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Matthew Arnold Thiessen (born on August 12, 1980 in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada) most notably is the lead singer, guitarist, pianist, and primary songwriter for the Christian rock band Relient K. He founded the band with fellow guitarist Matt Hoopes and bassist Brian Pittman in 1997. His songs generally draw influence from both his Christian faith and adolescent past. August 12 is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Motto: Template:Unhide = Industry and Liberality Location City Information Established: Settled in 1797 Incorporated in 1845 Area: 97. ... Ercole de Roberti: Concert, c. ... A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. ... Pianist Glenn Gould, Toronto, 1974 A pianist is a person who plays the piano. ... Relient K is a Christian rock band formed in 1997 in Canton, Ohio, named after guitarist Matt Hoopess Plymouth Reliant K car. ... August 12 is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Motto: Template:Unhide = Industry and Liberality Location City Information Established: Settled in 1797 Incorporated in 1845 Area: 97. ... Ercole de Roberti: Concert, c. ... A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. ... Pianist Glenn Gould, Toronto, 1974 A pianist is a person who plays the piano. ... Christian rock is a form of rock music played by bands where the musicians are openly Christian. ... Relient K is a Christian rock band formed in 1997 in Canton, Ohio, named after guitarist Matt Hoopess Plymouth Reliant K car. ... A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. ... Matthew Hoopes is a member of Relient K, a Christian rock band that was formed in 1997, but did not release their debut demo album until 1998. ... A bassist is a musician who plays a double bass or electric bass (also referred to as bass guitar). ... Born on October 21 in 1980 in Canton, Ohio, Brian Pittman played bass in the band Relient K, from the bands beginning in 1997 until the Bleachs farewell show on August 29, 2004, when he left the band to pursue a career in landscaping. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A Christian is a follower of Jesus, whom they regard as a/the Christ. ...

His parents were divorced when he was only 6. Later, his mother remarried and he moved to Canton, Ohio. Shortly after this, he met two of his best friends and future bandmates, Matt Hoopes and Brian Pittman. As a teenager Matt was well known for his very authentic goat impressions. The Beach Boys and The Beatles are two of his biggest musical influences. He likes wearing plaid, but doesn't like high-tops. He is loveable toward all animals (except penguins). Matthew is also known for being a prankster. Some of his favorite memories include getting massive sunburns and riding a yacht in Jacksonville, Florida. He now resides in Bolivar, Ohio. Some of his hardcore fans call him "Matty T" or "T-Sun." Canton is a city located in Stark County, Ohio. ... Matthew Hoopes is a member of Relient K, a Christian rock band that was formed in 1997, but did not release their debut demo album until 1998. ... Born on October 21 in 1980 in Canton, Ohio, Brian Pittman played bass in the band Relient K, from the bands beginning in 1997 until the Bleachs farewell show on August 29, 2004, when he left the band to pursue a career in landscaping. ... The Beach Boys are a pop music group formed in Hawthorne, California in 1961 who are widely considered one of the most influential bands in rock and pop music history. ... The Beatles were an English Rock n Roll group from Liverpool, who continue to be held in the very highest regard for their artistic achievements, their huge commercial success, and their ground-breaking role in the history of popular music. ... Plaid may refer to more than one thing: Plaid as patterned cloth: Man in plaid shirt Plaid is a Scots language word meaning blanket, usually referring to patterned woollen cloth; it is unclear if the Gaelic word Plaide came first. ... Flag Seal Motto: Where Florida Begins Location Location in the state of Florida Coordinates , Government Country State County United States Florida Duval Mayor John Peyton (R) Geographical characteristics Area City 2,264. ... Bolivar is a village located in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. ...

In addition to being in Relient K, Matt plays in his own solo piano project called Matthew Thiessen and the Earthquakes. The songs are typically emotional and very personal. He currently has 6 songs produced for many different CDs, including various compilation albums albums. Relient K is a Christian rock band formed in 1997 in Canton, Ohio, named after guitarist Matt Hoopess Plymouth Reliant K car. ... Matthew Thiessen is the lead singer of Relient K. The songs performed by The Earthquakes and Matt are usally on Relient K CDs. ...

While primarily seen playing the guitar and the piano, it is said that Thiessen can play 10 instruments. Other known instruments that he can play include bass, drums, bells, organ and trumpet. Martin EB18 Bass Guitar in flight case The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass or simply bass) is an electrically amplified plucked string instrument. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... Bell has a range of meanings: A bell is a simple sound_making device, including Tubular bells and cowbells. ... An organ is the following: In anatomy, an organ is a group of tissues which perform some function. ... Trumpeter redirects to here. ...

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Relient K is a Christian rock band formed in 1997 in Canton, Ohio, named after guitarist Matt Hoopess Plymouth Reliant K car. ... Matthew Thiessen is the lead singer of Relient K. The songs performed by The Earthquakes and Matt are usally on Relient K CDs. ... Matthew Hoopes is a member of Relient K, a Christian rock band that was formed in 1997, but did not release their debut demo album until 1998. ... For other people named David Douglas, see David Douglas (disambiguation). ... John Warne is the bassist for Christian rock band Relient K. He joined in February 2005 after his departure from indie band Ace Troubleshooter. ... Jonathan Schneck is the newest member of the Christian rock band Relient K. He joined the band shortly after the release of their fourth full-length album Mmhmm. ... Born on October 21 in 1980 in Canton, Ohio, Brian Pittman played bass in the band Relient K, from the bands beginning in 1997 until the Bleachs farewell show on August 29, 2004, when he left the band to pursue a career in landscaping. ... Gotee Records (established 1994) is a record company founded by dc Talk member Toby McKeehan (professionally known as tobyMac), Todd Collins, and Joey Elwood. ... Capitol Records is a major United States-based record label, owned by EMI. // History The Capitol Records company was founded by the songwriter Johnny Mercer in 1942, with the financial help of movie producer Buddy DeSylva and the business acumen of Glenn Wallichs, (1910-1971) (owner of Music City, at... Mono Vs Stereo logo Mono Vs Stereo is an independent Christian record label based in Franklin, Tennessee. ...

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Categories: 1980 births | American male singers | Canadian Americans | Canadian guitarists | Canadian male singers | Canadian pianists | Christian rock | Living people | Ontario musicians | People from Ohio | St. Cathariners | German Canadians | Norwegian Canadians Relient K is a Christian rock band formed in 1997 in Canton, Ohio, named after guitarist Matt Hoopess Plymouth Reliant K car. ... Matthew Hoopes is a member of Relient K, a Christian rock band that was formed in 1997, but did not release their debut demo album until 1998. ... David Douglas (aka Dave) is the drummer for pop-punk band Relient K, a band based in Canton, OH. He has been with Relient K since their second release The Anatomy of Tongue in Cheek. David was born August 19, 1979 and started to play drums when he was two... John Warne is the bassist for Christian rock band Relient K. He joined in February 2005 after his departure from indie band Ace Troubleshooter. ... Jonathan Schneck is the newest member of the Christian rock band Relient K. He joined the band shortly after the release of their fourth full-length album Mmhmm. ... Relient K is the second album released by Relient K. Track listing Hello McFly My Girlfriend Wake up Call Benediction When Youre Around Softer to Me Charles in Charge Staples Anchorage 17 Magazine Balloon Ride Everything Will Be Nancy Drew K Car Categories: Relient K albums | Eponymous albums | 2000... The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek is the third album released by Relient K. Perhaps the most popular song on the album is Sadie Hawkins Dance. ... Two Lefts Dont Make a Right. ... Mmhmm (also MMHMM, MmHmm, and mmhmm) is the fourth full-length album by Relient K, released in November 2004. ... 2000 A.D.D. is the first EP released by Relient K. Track listing Hello McFly My Girlfriend Softer to Me Breakdown (Live) Categories: Album stubs ... The Creepy EP is the second EP released by Relient K. Track listing Pressing On Those Words Are Not Enough Operation Softer to Me (Acoustic) Jefferson Airplane (Demo) Pressing On (Back Porch Acoustic) ... Employee of the Month EP is the third EP released by Relient K. Track listing Trademark In Love with the 80s (Pink Tux to the Prom) Wits All Been Done Before A Penny Loafer Saved, a Penny Loafer Earned For the Band Failure to Excommunicate Categories: | | ... The Vinyl Countdown is an EP by Relient K released exclusively on 7 vinyl record on Mono vs Stereo Records. ... Apathetic EP is the fifth EP released by Relient K. It was released on November 8, 2005, and was initially packaged with copies of Mmhmm, although is available separately. ... All Work and No Play is the first album released by Relient K. Track listing K Car Im Lion-O Staples Marilyn Manson Ate My Girlfriend Cojack My Good Friend Charles Register Be Rad C.U.R.B. William Softer to Me Categories: Relient K albums | 1998 albums ... Deck the Halls, Bruise Your Hand is the fifth album released by Relient K. It is a Christmas album, and was released in many stores as a combo pack with later copies of their previous album, Two Lefts Dont Make a Right. ... The Pirates Who Dont Do Anything is the first single released by Relient K. Track listing The Pirates Who Dont Do Anything Breakdown (Performed by Larry the Cucumber) ... Be My Escape is Relient Ks first single from their album Mmhmm. ... Who I Am Hates Who Ive Been is the Second Single by the Christian rock/pop punk band Relient K off their album Mmhmm. ...

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