Kyle Cook
Singer-songwriter and guitarist

Born
August 29th, 1975
49 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A guitarist and singer-songwriter, contributed significantly to the musical group Matchbox Twenty. The group achieved commercial success with multiple hit albums in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including the double-platinum album "Yourself or Someone Like You." In addition to work with the band, pursued a solo career, releasing albums and tracks that showcased personal songwriting styles and guitar skills. His contributions to pop-rock music have been recognized through numerous awards and nominations.
Contributed to Matchbox Twenty's success
Released solo albums showcasing personal style
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