Brian Yale
American musician (born 1968)
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Brian Joseph Yale (born November 14, 1968) is an American musician who is the bass guitarist for the band Matchbox Twenty. He has been nominated for four Grammy Awards.[1][2]
November 14, 1968
Brian Yale | |
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| Born | Brian Joseph Yale November 14, 1968 |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Bass guitar |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Member of | Matchbox Twenty |
| Formerly of | Tabitha's Secret |
Early life and education
Yale grew up in Orange, Connecticut. He graduated from Amity Regional High School (in Woodbridge, CT) in 1987, where he participated in a school band. After high school, he attended Berklee School of Music for one year. He then transferred to University of Miami, graduating a Bachelor of Music in 1993. After college he attended and graduated from the audio engineering program at Full Sail University.[3]
Career
Before joining Matchbox Twenty, he was a member of the band Tabitha's Secret with Rob Thomas and Paul Doucette.[4]