Since Regis Philbin left the building, Kelly Ripa has welcomed many different co-hosts to Live with Kelly, including a few musicians.  Making his Live with Kelly debut next month will be Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas .   He and the band are stepping back into the spotlight as they prepare to release North, their first full album of all-new material in 10 years.

Rob will sit next to Kelly on the July 20 installment of the show, as they welcome actors John Stamos and Carla Gugino . Unfortunately, he won't be singing.  But you'll be able to see him -- and the band -- perform on TV come September 3, when they play their new single "She's So Mean" on NBC's Today show.

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