Matt Slocum

Guitarist and songwriter for Sixpence None the Richer

Matt Slocum - Guitarist and songwriter for Sixpence None the Richer
Born

December 27th, 1972
52 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American guitarist and songwriter, contributed as a founding member of the band Sixpence None the Richer. The band gained significant popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s, particularly with the hit song 'Kiss Me,' which topped charts and was featured in various films and television shows. The band's sound blended pop and alternative rock, appealing to a wide audience. The successful 1997 album 'Sixpence None the Richer' included other well-received tracks and established the band's presence in the music industry. Following the band's rise to fame, continued to write and perform music, emphasizing a style rooted in melodic songwriting.

Played guitar for Sixpence None the Richer

Co-wrote hit song 'Kiss Me'

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