News Rob Thomas Details How Clive Davis Passed on George Michael and Bon Jovi for “Smooth” Vocal A new essay from the Matchbox Twenty frontman reveals the moment Carlos Santana and Clive Davis chose his demo voice over bigger names, and what that says about the late executive’s instinct-driven A&R. By ROMBO Editorial Staff0 Comment
Rob Thomas Details How Clive Davis Passed on George Michael and Bon Jovi for “Smooth” Vocal June 24, 2026