Matt Sharp

This article is about the musician. For Sharp's self-titled album, see Matt Sharp (album). For the television producer, see Matt Sharp (producer).

Matt Sharp
Matt Sharp after a solo tour show at the W.O.W. Hall in Eugene, Oregon, in 2004
Matt Sharp after a solo tour show at the W.O.W. Hall in Eugene, Oregon, in 2004
Background information
Birth nameMatthew Kelly Sharp
Born (1969-09-22) September 22, 1969 (age 55)
Bangkok, Thailand
OriginArlington County, Virginia, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Bass guitar
  • vocals
  • guitar
  • synthesizer
  • drums
  • Rubab
Years active1985–present
Labels
Member ofThe Rentals
Formerly ofWeezer

Matthew Kelly Sharp (born September 22, 1969) is an American songwriter and musician. Until 1998, he was the bassist for the rock band Weezer, which he co-founded in 1992. He appears on their first two albums, the Blue Album (1994) and Pinkerton (1996). In 1994, Sharp founded Rentals, who have released five albums. Sharp has also released an EP and an album as a solo artist.