About Matt Scannell
Born 1970. Matt Scannell is an American singer-songwriter, composer and guitarist.
Matthew Bennett Scannell (born February 10, 1970) is an American musician. Scannell is the lead vocalist, lead guitarist, primary songwriter, and founding member of the alternative rock band Vertical Horizon.
Early life and education Scannell is a native of Worcester, Massachusetts. Scannell attended high school at Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Massachusetts.
Career In 1990, Scannell and another Georgetown student, Keith Kane, formed the band Vertical Horizon.
The duo released their first album, There and Back Again, in 1992 after graduation from Georgetown. Scannell and Jackman were invited to perform as guests of Marx.
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American musician
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Matt Scannell was born on 10 February 1970 in Worcester.
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Matt Scannell is a singer-songwriter, composer and guitarist.
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Matt Scannell is American.
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