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Matthew Ray Shultz (born October 23, 1983) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead singer and occasional guitarist for the American rock band Cage the Elephant.[1]

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Matt Shultz
Shultz performing in 2017
Background information
Birth name	Matthew Ray Shultz
Born	(1983-10-23) October 23, 1983 (age 38)
Origin	Bowling Green, Kentucky, U.S.
Genres	Alternative rock garage rock punk blues blues rock indie rock
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter musician
Instruments	Vocals guitar keyboards synthesizer percussion

Early life

Matthew Ray Shultz was born on 23 October 1983 and raised in Bowling Green, Kentucky, alongside high school friends and future bandmates including his older brother Brad Shultz (guitar), Daniel Tichenor (bass, backing vocals), Lincoln Parish (lead guitar), and Jared Champion (drums). Shultz and his brother came from a poor background and were sometimes teased for this, with his brother being called "Poor Boy" by children at their school. Their father is also a musician and also named Brad. Their parents separated when the brothers were young. After the divorce, their mother dated Shultz's football coach, prompting him to quit the team and play music as an act of rebellion.

Before starting Cage the Elephant, Shultz worked in construction as a plumber. He said in an interview that he felt if he didn't quit that job, he would be stuck there for the rest of his life.[2] He therefore quit and worked at a sandwich bar with Brad, who had previously worked in telemarketing.

Personal life

Matt Shultz married Eva Ross in early February 2020.[3] Eva Ross is an actress, dancer and musician.[4] They met in Kentucky where they are both from. "Love's The Only Way" was a song written by Matt for Eva while they were dating. Eva announced on December 1, 2021 that the couple had separated and were filing for divorce.[5] Previously, Shultz was married to Juliette Buchs from 2014-2018.

Musical influences

Shultz cites bands such as the Pixies as influential on his vocal style, explaining that he discovered them alongside other punk bands while living in England during the recording of Thank You, Happy Birthday. His stage persona is inspired by punk pioneers such as Iggy Pop.[6]

Art

Matt Shultz began his art career as the lead singer and a founding member of Cage The Elephant.[7] While continuing his musical career, Shultz has gone on to explore a vast array of artistic mediums, including dance, fashion design, visual art, and performance art.[8][9][10]

In March 2019, Shultz released a Boot Collection with The Frye Company.[11]

In August 2019, Shultz threw his debut art show in Greenpoint, Brooklyn with New York artist Danny Cole, Beck, and other friends. The event was captured by Rolling Stone in a photo journal.[12]

Accomplishments

Cage the Elephant's first nomination came in 2011, when the music video for "Shake Me Down" was nominated for the Best Rock Video at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. In 2014, Cage the Elephant was nominated for the Best Alternative Music Album for Melophobia, at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. In 2016, Cage the Elephant won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album for Tell Me I'm Pretty, winning again in 2019 for Social Cues.[13][14]

References

External links

• http://www.cagetheelephant.com/biox/?pagename=Bio%5B%5D

На других языках

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- [en] Matt Shultz

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[es] Matt Shultz

Matthew Ray Shultz, mejor conocido como Matt Shultz (nacido el 23 de octubre de 1983) es el cantante de la banda de rock alternativo, Cage the Elephant. [4] Matt también toca la guitarra en la canción extra "Cover Me Again" de su primer álbum.

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[ru] Шульц, Мэттью

Мэтью Шульц (англ. Matthew Shultz, 23 октября 1983, Боулинг Грин, штат Кентукки) — американский рок-музыкант. Вокалист рок-группы Cage the Elephant c 2006 года по настоящее время. Мэтт известен своим непредсказуемым сценическим образом, его можно увидеть в женской одежде, прыгающим в толпу и плавающим на ней.

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