Dave Matthews Band

Dave Matthews Band is an American rock band from Charlottesville, Virginia. The band's lineup consists of Dave Matthews, Stefan Lessard (bass), Carter Beauford (drums), Tim Reynolds, Rashawn Ross, Jeff Coffin (saxophones), and Buddy Strong (keyboards). Matthews, Lessard, and Beauford formed the band in 1991 with LeRoi Moore (saxophones), Peter Griesar (keyboards), and Boyd Tinsley. After one independent live album, the band was signed by RCA Records and Griesar left the band to pursue a solo career.