Paul Doucette

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Paul John Doucette (born August 22, 1972) is the drummer for the band matchbox twenty. Previously he was in the band "Tabitha's Secret" with Rob Thomas and Brian Yale. It has been said that Paul came up with the name matchbox twenty.

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[edit] Trivia

He now lives in Atlanta, Georgia. He likes to play drums barefoot. He prefers to play in corner pubs and crowded bars. His heroes are drummers Charlie Watts and Jim Keltner. He used to be a waiter. He moved to Florida a month before his 21st birthday.

[edit] Solo career

Paul is currently working on his solo project, The Break and Repair Method. Matchbox Twenty hopes to be back in the studio to make their 4th album in late 2006.

[edit] Rumours

It has been rumored that Paul may play the guitar in matchbox twenty's new line up to replace former rhythm guitarist Adam Gaynor.

Paul is married to writer/actress/singer Moon Unit Zappa and they had a child, Mathilda Plum Doucette on December 21st 2004, the same date Frank Zappa was born on in 1940.

[edit] Equipment

Paul uses Premier drums and Zildjian K cymbals.