Paul Doucette
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Paul John Doucette (born August 22, 1972) is the rhythm guitarist and former drummer for the band Matchbox Twenty.[1] 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.[2]
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[edit] Personal life
Doucette is married to Moon Unit Zappa. Their daughter Mathilda Plum was born December 21, 2004. It was announced in January 2012, that Doucette and Zappa will be divorcing.
[edit] Solo career
Doucette started composing music for film in 2004. He composed the score for the Nickelodeon film Shredderman Rules 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] References
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas "Matchbox Twenty Biography", Allmusic, retrieved 2011-07-07
- ^ Wiederhorn, Jon (2003) "Matchbox Twenty Drummer Picks Fight With Trash Can And Loses: Paul Doucette breaks hand but continues playing with band on tour.", MTV, May 9, 2003, retrieved 2011-07-07
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