Welcome the second installment of our Extreme Guitars' Ax Facts and Stats series with 3 Doors Down band members; This one featuring guitarist Matt Roberts. The band is currently touring heavily in support of their soon to be released self-titled album due for release May 2008 featuring “It’s Not My Time”.
3 Doors Down has been marked as one of the industry's popular and consistently successful rock bands in recent history. Billboard Magazine claimed 3 Doors Down was the first debut act to ever have had a #1 single at four different radio formats simultaneously with “Kryptonite”. The band even went on to win the 2003 Billboard Music Awards for “Best Pop/Rock Group” and “Best Hot 100 Single,” and additionally earned the distinction of seeing “When I'm Gone” become the most played song in 2003 according to the Nielson Vegas for Artist of the Year: Modern AC Radio.
Be sure to grab the album May 27th and catch these guys when they hit your city.
My name is:
Matt Roberts
Myself described in 5 words:
Outgoing, caring, giving, loyal, and spontaneous
My current job is:
Musician
My hometown:
Escatawpa, MS
My current album or project is:
3 Doors Down our 4th studio album
Former bands:
This has always been the band I have been in.
My guitar influences growing up were:
Jimmy Hendrix, Jimmy Page.
The guitars I use are:
Ibanez prestige
The strings and tunings I use are:
D' addario
My current rig setup consists of:
Genz Benz El Diablo amps, TC Electronics multiprocessor, Monster Clean Power, Ibanez guitars.
The greatest invention for guitars is:
The electronic pickup.
My normal songwriting process consists of:
A small amplifier and one of my Ibanez guitars.
Favorite all-time song (any artist) is:
”The Song Remains The Same” by Led Zepplin.
Favorite song by our band:
”Be Somebody”
Favorite song to perform in front of a live audience:
“Away From the Sun”.
My Career highlight thus far is:
I've had many highlights, the best part is being able to continue to make records and tour.
My most embarrassing moment on stage:
Watching my bass player fall of the back of the stage
Other than my guitar and amps, the one piece of my gear thatI cannot live without is:
My dunlop wah pedal.
The first song I ever mastered on guitar:
”Love Me Tender “
My first guitar was:
A Harmony electric
The exact moment I knew I would pursue a career in music was:
When the band formed in late 95.
My 3 all-time favorite albums:
– Ozzy, “No More Tears”
– Led Zepplin, “Houses of the Holy”
– ACDC, “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap”
Favorite junk food:
Frosted Cherry pop tarts.
Previous or first day job:
Working at an outboard motor repair shop.
Right after this interview I'm going to:
Go do a soundcheck.
Favorite movie:
Not a fair question i love movies and have way too many.
My mission in life:
To spread as much good will as I can and have a good time doing it!
My next goal is:
Finish our US tour in peace.
The greatest contribution guitars/music have brought into my life is:
It is my everything!
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If I could have three wishes, they would be:
– World peace
– Eternal youth
– Eternal health for my family
Copyright March 2008 Dave B. Roberts and www.extremeguitars.com is the web home of articles and interviews written by Dave Roberts. All Dave Roberts interviews and articles are available for use or FREE reprint ONLY by Permission and proper credits. Permission can be obtained by contacting [email protected]. All materials are Copyright 2004-08 Dave Roberts and OnTourOnline Ent., All Rights Reserved.
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u guys rox!!!!!!!!!!!!!