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. 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.
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[edit] Personal life
Doucette is married to Moon Unit Zappa. Their daughter Mathilda Plum was born December 21, 2004.
[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
01. This City (Is Bound To Do Us In)
02. You Won't Be Able To Be Sad
03. Forget About The Brightside
04. Now We Become Part Of It
05. Calling All Electrical Prints
06. Life Gets Beautiful
07. I'm At A Low
08. Your Numbered Days
09. Won't Get Worse
10. The Most Somebody Can Know
In 2009 Doucette was awarded BMI's songwriter of the year.
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