Dave Matthews

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Dave Matthews became a naturalized American citizen in 1980. His family moved frequently during his childhood, spending time in the U.S. and England, in addition to South Africa. Dave and his family moved to Charlottesville, Virginia in 1986 where he formed Dave Matthews Band in 1991. Dave Matthews Band’s infectious and distinctive sound garnered lots of early attention and a die-hard loyal fan base, catapulting the band into one of the most successful touring acts of the past two decades. Named as a UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador in 2019, Dave Matthews Band has a long history of reducing their environmental footprint, going back to their first shows in 1991. The band’s Bama Works Fund, along with Matthews’ Horton Foundation, have raised more than $65 million dollars for a wide variety of humanitarian and environmental initiatives. Dave Matthews Band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in October 2024.