# Kyle Cook > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Kyle_Cook > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Kyle_Cook.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Cook > Source revision: 1331096570 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) American musician (born 1975) This article is about the musical performer. For the football player, see [Kyle Cook (American football)](/source/Kyle_Cook_(American_football)). This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately from the article and its talk page, especially if potentially libelous. Find sources: "Kyle Cook" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (March 2021) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Kyle Cook Cook performing with Matchbox Twenty in 2013 Background information Born David Kyle Cook (1975-08-29) August 29, 1975 (age 50) Frankfort, Indiana, U.S. Genres Pop rock alternative rock post-grunge acoustic rock Occupation Musician Instruments Guitar vocals Years active 1992–present Label Atlantic Member of Matchbox Twenty Formerly of The New Left Website kylecookmusic.com Musical artist **David Kyle Cook** (born August 29, 1975) is an American musician best known as a member of the band [Matchbox Twenty](/source/Matchbox_Twenty), serving as the lead guitarist, [banjo](/source/Banjo) player, backing and occasional lead vocalist. ## Career ### Matchbox Twenty Kyle Cook joined Matchbox Twenty on lead guitar right as the band's other members transitioned from their previous work as Tabitha's Secret, in 1995. He has remained a stable member of the band to this day. Apart from playing guitar, he also sings backing vocals. He plays piano on the song "Hand Me Down" from the album *[More Than You Think You Are](/source/More_Than_You_Think_You_Are)* and sings lead vocals on the track "The Way" from *[North](/source/North_(Matchbox_Twenty_album))*.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] In an Instagram post from April 9, 2016, Cook announced his departure from Matchbox Twenty, citing "deterioration of communication, disagreements on when, where and how we tour and a general breakdown of democracy within the group."[1] However, less than a year later on March 27, 2017, Cook announced Matchbox Twenty's North American co-headlining summer tour with [Counting Crows](/source/Counting_Crows), and that his side project Rivers and Rust would be the opening act.[2] Regarding Cook's status in the band, Matchbox Twenty member [Paul Doucette](/source/Paul_Doucette) replied, "Kyle is back!" in response to a fan's question on Twitter.[3] ### The New Left This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (March 2021) (Learn how and when to remove this message) After releasing their third album, *[More Than You Think You Are](/source/More_Than_You_Think_You_Are)*, in 2002, and spending the next year touring the globe, the members of [Matchbox Twenty](/source/Matchbox_Twenty) began to work on separate musical projects. Guitarist Cook reconnected with his former bandmates—drummer [Brett Borges](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brett_Borges&action=edit&redlink=1) and bassist [John Kibler](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=John_Kibler_(musician)&action=edit&redlink=1). The three had met during high school in rural Indiana. Under the name Downpour, the group had played proms and parties, but had parted ways once graduation came around. After Cook became part of Matchbox Twenty, the trio had kept in touch and recorded demos during Cook's time off from touring. Adopting the name the New Left, they added guitarist and singer-songwriter Eamon Ryland. The group's only release was the EP *Let Go*, released in 2004 during Cook's hiatus from Matchbox Twenty. It was recorded at Cook's studio in [Orlando, Florida](/source/Orlando%2C_Florida), and it includes six original blues-tinged rock tracks. ### Solo work and other projects Cook contributed to [Mick Jagger](/source/Mick_Jagger)'s song "Visions of Paradise" on the English rocker's 2001 record *[Goddess in the Doorway](/source/Goddess_in_the_Doorway)*, and he played guitar on [Rob Thomas'](/source/Rob_Thomas_(musician)) 2006 single "[...Something to Be](/source/...Something_to_Be_(song))". He co-wrote, performed, and produced several songs on [John Waite](/source/John_Waite)'s 2011 album *Rough & Tumble*, and he co-wrote [Love and Theft](/source/Love_and_Theft_(duo))'s 2013 single "[If You Ever Get Lonely](/source/If_You_Ever_Get_Lonely)". Cook released his debut solo album, *Wolves*, on October 12, 2018.[4] ## Personal life Cook and his ex-wife, Sabrina, have two daughters, Makenzie (February 23, 1999) and Ava (March 28, 2002).[5] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Rob Thomas: 'The Specific Future of Matchbox Twenty is on Hold' | iHeartRadio"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170328195216/https://www.iheart.com/news/rob-thomas-the-specific-future-of-14591529/). Archived from [the original](https://www.iheart.com/news/rob-thomas-the-specific-future-of-14591529/) on March 28, 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Kyle Cook [@StalkingKyle] (March 27, 2017). ["You heard it right. We. Are. Back!!#ABriefHistoryTour @MatchboxTwenty @CountingCrows and @RiversRust…"](https://twitter.com/StalkingKyle/status/846317771042553856) ([Tweet](/source/Tweet_(social_media))) – via [Twitter](/source/Twitter). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Paul Doucette [@RepairMethod] (March 27, 2017). ["@o_rolf Kyle is back!"](https://twitter.com/RepairMethod/status/846359362222239746) ([Tweet](/source/Tweet_(social_media))) – via [Twitter](/source/Twitter). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Kyle Cook - Wolves"](https://genius.com/albums/Kyle-cook/Wolves). *genius.com*. Retrieved March 20, 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Matchbox Twenty guitarist Kyle Cook is coming home to Indiana for solo show at the Vogue"](https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/music/concerts/2019/08/14/matchbox-twenty-guitarist-kyle-cook-returns-indiana-vogue-show/1981021001/). *indystar.com*. Retrieved April 22, 2023. ## External links - [Official website](http://kylecookmusic.com) v t e Matchbox Twenty Rob Thomas Brian Yale Paul Doucette Kyle Cook Adam Gaynor Joey Huffman Matt Beck Ryan MacMillan Stacy Jones Studio albums Yourself or Someone Like You Mad Season More Than You Think You Are North Where the Light Goes Compilation albums Exile on Mainstream EPs EP Singles "Long Day" "Push" "3AM" "Real World" "Back 2 Good" "Bent" "If You're Gone" "Mad Season" "Last Beautiful Girl" "Disease" "Unwell" "Bright Lights" "Downfall" "All I Need" "How Far We've Come" "All Your Reasons" "These Hard Times" "She's So Mean" "Overjoyed" "Wild Dogs (Running in a Slow Dream)" "Don't Get Me Wrong" Concert tours North Tour 2013 Summer Tour Related articles Discography The Break and Repair Method Tabitha's Secret Authority control databases International VIAF National Czech Republic Artists MusicBrainz --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Kyle Cook](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Cook) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Cook?action=history)). 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