| Matt Shultz Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 66 kg |
| Date of Birth | October 23, 1983 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Spouse | Eva Ross |
Matt Shultz is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who is known for being the lead vocalist of the rock band named Cage the Elephant which has won the Grammy Award for “Best Rock Album” in 2017 for Tell Me I’m Pretty as well as in 2020 for Social Cues.
Born Name
Matthew Ray Shultz
Nick Name
Matt
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Family
- Father – Brad (Musician)
- Siblings – Brad Shultz (Older Brother) (Guitarist, Songwriter, Producer)
Manager
Being a member of Cage the Elephant, Matt Shultz is represented by –
- Big Mouth Publicity, Public Relations Agency, London, England, United Kingdom
- Paradigm Talent Agency
Genre
Alternative Rock, Garage Rock, Punk Blues, Blues Rock, Indie Rock
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Percussion
Labels
As a member of Cage the Elephant, he has been signed with Relentless Records, RED Ink Records, Jive Records, and RCA Records.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
66 kg or 145.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Matt Shultz has dated –
- Juliette Buchs (2014-2018) – In 2014, Matt Shultz and actress Juliette Buchs got married in a civil ceremony in Bowling Green, Kentucky. However, they grew apart with time and separated around the year 2018.
- Eva Ross (2020-Present) – In February 2020, he tied the knot for the 2nd time with fellow singer Eva Ross.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Lean body
- Deep-set eyes
Matt Shultz Favorite Things
- One Of His Favorite Pastimes – Playing chess
- Animal – Mongoose
Source – RollingStone
Matt Shultz Facts
- He grew up in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
- His parents divorced when he was young. After the divorce, his mother started going out with his football coach and this made Matt Shultz leave the football team and start trying his hand at music.
- His family was poor, a fact that other kids used to bully Matt and his older brother.
- Prior to the formation of Cage the Elephant, he worked as a plumber and also at a sandwich bar.
- Matt Shultz’s fellow Cage the Elephant members include rhythm guitarist Brad Shultz, lead guitarist Nick Bockrath, guitarist and keyboardist Matthan Minster, bassist Daniel Tichenor, and drummer Jared Champion.
- In January 2023, Matt was arrested in New York City for felony criminal possession of a firearm after police reportedly found 2 loaded guns in his hotel room.
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