Paul Doucette
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Paul John Doucette is the rhythm guitarist and former drummer
for the band Matchbox Twenty
. A native of North Huntington
, Pennsylvania
– a suburb located roughly 15 miles SE of Pittsburgh
in Westmoreland County
– Doucette graduated from Norwin High School
in June 1990. He now lives in California.
After moving to Orlando, Doucette met Rob Thomas
and Brian Yale
. The trio formed the core of what would become Matchbox Twenty. He is credited with naming the band. His biggest musical influences are R.E.M.
and Kenny Aronoff
. With Matchbox 20 on hiatus Doucette is working with his new band, The Break and Repair Method
with Matt Nathanson
.
Doucette also co-designed Matchbox Twenty's light shows.
. Their daughter Mathilda Plum was born December 21, 2004.
and wrote the song "Better Days" for the film. He also won the 2005 Rhode Island Film Festival award for Best Score for the film Just Pray.
Doucette is currently working on his solo project The Break and Repair Method and released the debut album Milk the Bee.
In 2009 Doucette was awarded BMI's songwriter of the year.
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
for the band Matchbox Twenty
Matchbox Twenty
Matchbox Twenty is an American rock band, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1995...
. A native of North Huntington
North Huntingdon Township, Pennsylvania
North Huntingdon Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA. The population was 30,609 at the 2010 census.-History:Named after England’s Earl of Huntingdon, Huntingdon Township was founded on April 6, 1772 in Pennsylvania....
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
– a suburb located roughly 15 miles SE of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
in Westmoreland County
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 369,993 people, 149,813 households, and 104,569 families residing in the county. The population density was 361 people per square mile . There were 161,058 housing units at an average density of 157 per square mile...
– Doucette graduated from Norwin High School
Norwin High School
Norwin High School is located in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, with a current enrollment of 1690 students in grades 9-12. It enrolls students from North Huntingdon Township, Irwin, and North Irwin. It is part of the Norwin School District. In 1914, the Township of North Huntingdon, and the...
in June 1990. He now lives in California.
After moving to Orlando, Doucette met Rob Thomas
Rob Thomas (musician)
Robert Kelly "Rob" Thomas is an American rock recording artist and songwriter. He is the primary songwriter and lead singer of the band Matchbox Twenty. Thomas also records and performs as a solo artist...
and Brian Yale
Brian Yale
Brian Joseph Yale is the bass guitarist for the band Matchbox Twenty. He likes to quote Austin Powers, "Do I Make you horny, baby?"...
. The trio formed the core of what would become Matchbox Twenty. He is credited with naming the band. His biggest musical influences are R.E.M.
R.E.M.
R.E.M. was an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills and drummer Bill Berry. One of the first popular alternative rock bands, R.E.M. gained early attention due to Buck's ringing, arpeggiated guitar style and Stipe's...
and Kenny Aronoff
Kenny Aronoff
Kenny Aronoff is an American drummer. He has played drums for many musicians, including John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, Belinda Carlisle, Elton John, John Fogerty, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meat Loaf, The BoDeans, Gregg Alexander, The Smashing Pumpkins, Tony Iommi, Jon Bon Jovi, Vasco Rossi, Cinderella and...
. With Matchbox 20 on hiatus Doucette is working with his new band, The Break and Repair Method
The Break and Repair Method
The Break and Repair Method is the side project of Matchbox Twenty rhythm guitarist Paul Doucette. Their debut album Milk the Bee was released on September 16, 2008. The group is touring with Matt Nathanson in support of the album.- External links :*...
with Matt Nathanson
Matt Nathanson
Matt Nathanson is an American singer-songwriter whose work is a blend of folk and rock music. In addition to singing, he plays acoustic and electric guitar, and has played both solo and with a full band. His work includes the platinum-selling song "Come On Get Higher".-Early life and college...
.
Doucette also co-designed Matchbox Twenty's light shows.
Personal life
Doucette is married to Moon Unit ZappaMoon Unit Zappa
Moon Unit Zappa is an American actress, musician and author. She goes by the name Moon Zappa; "Unit" is her middle name.-Personal life:...
. Their daughter Mathilda Plum was born December 21, 2004.
Solo career
Doucette started composing music for film in 2004. He composed the score for the Nickelodeon film Shredderman RulesShredderman Rules
Shredderman Rules is a 2007 television movie based on Wendelin Van Draanen's Shredderman book series. It originally aired on Nickelodeon along with the series finale episode of Ned's Declassified on June 9, 2007, and had 3.9 million viewers...
and wrote the song "Better Days" for the film. He also won the 2005 Rhode Island Film Festival award for Best Score for the film Just Pray.
Doucette is currently working on his solo project The Break and Repair Method and released the debut album Milk the Bee.
Milk the Bee track listing
- "This City (Is Bound to Do Us In)"
- "You Won't Be Able to Be Sad"
- "Forget About the Brightside"
- "Now We Become Part of It"
- "Calling All Electrical Prints"
- "Life Gets Beautiful"
- "I'm At a Low"
- "Your Numbered Days"
- "Won't Get Worse"
- "The Most Somebody Can Know"
In 2009 Doucette was awarded BMI's songwriter of the year.