08.08.96 – Matchbox Twenty | Atlantic Records

WOW!ย  This was a fun day for sure.ย  This was my first shoot with Matchbox 20 and Rob Thomas for Atlantic Records.ย  It was a publicity and packaging shoot.ย  We shot at 5th & Sunset Studios in Hollywood.ย  Actually a few blocks from where I live.ย  My great friend Michael Lippman made this shoot happen since he managed the band.

These guys were fresh from Orlando, FL and just beginning their musical careers.ย  I remember them getting a complete make over.ย  New haircuts and new cloths.ย  A whole new look for each band member.ย  This is when I met Rob Thomas.ย  Iโ€™ve shot and known Rob since that day.ย  Heโ€™s one of the nicest musicians I have ever met and worked with.ย  I see him every tour he does cuz heโ€™s SO fucking good.

This shoot just worked and was super easy.ย  I remember thinking these guys are too nice and theyโ€™ll be lucky to sell a few albums.ย  WTF do I know they sold over 15 million!!!ย  They have been pushing out hits and tours since this shoot.ย  Iโ€™d like to think that my photos had something to do with it. ย 

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