I realized that in the first Dave Matthews Band post I didn't offer much in the way of musical information. So....
1. Dave Matthews is originally from South Africa, he met the rest of the guys while bartending at a bar called Millers in Charlottesville, VA.
2. The original members are: Boyd Tinsley (violin), Stefan Lessard (bass), Carter Beauford (drums), LeRoi Moore (saxophone/flute), Dave Matthews (guitar and vocals).
3. Their success is unique because they gained most of their audience by touring and word of mouth before being signed on by a major label. By the time they did sign on with RCA, they already had a huge fan base.
4. When Moore was injured in the summer of 2008, Jeff Coffin of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones filled in while Moore recovered. Sadly, Moore died as a result of his injuries and Coffin has become a permanent member of the band.
5. The band tours tirelessly, only just this year taking a year off. It has become one of the top earning touring groups of the past decade, but still donates a large portion of its earnings to worthy causes and charities.
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