Matt Scannell
Encyclopedia
Matthew "Matt" Scannell is an American
singer, guitarist
, songwriter
and musician
. Scannell is the lead vocalist, lead guitarist, primary songwriter, and founding member of the alternative rock band, Vertical Horizon
.
Scannell is a native of Worcester, Massachusetts
He was given his first guitar
when he was seven years old. Scannell attended high school at Deerfield Academy
in Deerfield, Massachusetts
. He enrolled at Georgetown University
in Washington D.C. after graduation from high school.
In 1991, Scannell and another Georgetown student, Keith Kane
, formed Vertical Horizon. The two began performing in Washington clubs in October 1991. Scannell received a bachelor's degree
in psychology
from Georgetown University in 1992.
The duo released their first album, There and Back Again, in 1992 after graduation from Georgetown. Scannell has since appeared as the lead vocalist of all of Vertical Horizon's albums.
Singer Richard Marx
and Scannell collaborated to released the album
, Duo
, in 2008 and Duo Live
in 2010.. On June 8, 2011, Scannell appeared at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois
, with actor Hugh Jackman
. Scannell and Jackman were invited to perform as guests of Marx.
United States
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singer, guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
, songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
and musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
. Scannell is the lead vocalist, lead guitarist, primary songwriter, and founding member of the alternative rock band, Vertical Horizon
Vertical Horizon
Vertical Horizon is an American alternative rock band formed at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. in 1991. The band is best known for a string of hits in 1999 and early 2000s, including "You're a God", "Everything You Want", and "Best I Ever Had ". Their most recent album, Burning the...
.
Scannell is a native of Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester is a city and the county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Named after Worcester, England, as of the 2010 Census the city's population is 181,045, making it the second largest city in New England after Boston....
He was given his first guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
when he was seven years old. Scannell attended high school at Deerfield Academy
Deerfield Academy
Deerfield Academy is an independent, coeducational boarding school in Deerfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is a four-year college-preparatory school with approximately 600 students and about 100 faculty, all of whom live on or near campus....
in Deerfield, Massachusetts
Deerfield, Massachusetts
Deerfield is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 4,750 as of the 2000 census. Deerfield is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area in Western Massachusetts, lying only north of the city of Springfield.Deerfield includes the...
. He enrolled at Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private, Jesuit, research university whose main campus is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic university in the United States...
in Washington D.C. after graduation from high school.
In 1991, Scannell and another Georgetown student, Keith Kane
Keith Kane
Keith Kane is an American guitarist and musician. Kane is a founding member of the band, Vertical Horizon, which he formed with Matt Scannell at Georgetown University in 1991....
, formed Vertical Horizon. The two began performing in Washington clubs in October 1991. Scannell received a bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
in psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
from Georgetown University in 1992.
The duo released their first album, There and Back Again, in 1992 after graduation from Georgetown. Scannell has since appeared as the lead vocalist of all of Vertical Horizon's albums.
Singer Richard Marx
Richard Marx
Richard Noel Marx is an American adult contemporary and pop/rock singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He had a string of hit singles in the late 1980s and 1990s, including "Endless Summer Nights", "Right Here Waiting", "Now and Forever", and "Hazard"...
and Scannell collaborated to released the album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
, Duo
Duo (Richard Marx and Matt Scannell album)
Duo is a compilation album by Richard Marx and, Vertical Horizon vocalist, Matt Scannell. The disc debuted on May 12, 2008, exclusively through RichardMarx.com and is now available for sale at their concerts together as well. Marx and Scannell exhibit both of their acclaimed works. Marx remade...
, in 2008 and Duo Live
Duo Live
Duo Live is a live album by Richard Marx and, Vertical Horizon band member, Matt Scannell . Marx and Scannell exhibit both of their acclaimed works and share lead vocals on three songs, including a never before released song...
in 2010.. On June 8, 2011, Scannell appeared at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois
St. Charles, Illinois
St. Charles is a Chicago suburb in Kane and DuPage counties of Illinois, United States, and is roughly west of Chicago on Illinois Route 64. According to a 2004 census estimate, the city has a total population of 32,134. The official city slogan is Pride of the Fox, after the Fox River that runs...
, with actor Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman
Hugh Michael Jackman is an Australian actor and producer who is involved in film, musical theatre, and television.Jackman has won international recognition for his roles in major films, notably as action/superhero, period and romance characters...
. Scannell and Jackman were invited to perform as guests of Marx.