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```mediawiki Dave Matthews Band is an American rock band formed in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1991. The group built its early following through club performances in central Virginia before expanding into one of the highest-grossing touring acts in the United States. Known for jazz-inflected rock, complex instrumental arrangements, and extended improvisational live performances, the band has maintained a dedicated international fanbase across more than three decades. Their sound draws from rock, jazz, funk, world music, and classical traditions, anchored by Dave Matthews' rhythmic guitar style and distinctive voice, and defined in large part by the interplay between Carter Beauford's polyrhythmic drumming and the late LeRoi Moore's saxophone work.

History

Formation and Early Years

Dave Matthews Band came together in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1991. Dave Matthews, a South African-born singer-songwriter who had been working as a bartender at Miller's restaurant on West Main Street, began organizing informal jam sessions with a group of experienced local musicians.^[1] The founding lineup consisted of Matthews on vocals and guitar, LeRoi Moore on saxophone, Carter Beauford on drums, Stefan Lessard on bass, Boyd Tinsley on violin, and Peter Griesar on keyboards. Griesar departed in 1993 before the band achieved widespread recognition. The group took its name directly from its bandleader and quickly distinguished itself in the Charlottesville club circuit through the integration of violin and saxophone into a rock framework — an unusual combination that gave the band an immediately recognizable sonic identity.

Early performances were concentrated in smaller venues across Virginia and the broader Southeast before the band expanded into larger concert halls and festival appearances. Their debut album, Remember Two Things, was released independently in 1993. Their major-label debut, Under the Table and Dreaming, followed in 1994 on RCA Records and achieved significant commercial success, driven by singles including "What Would You Say" and "Ants Marching." The follow-up, Crash, released in 1996, brought a mainstream breakthrough and featured the hit "Stay (Wasting Time)." It reached number two on the Billboard 200 and went on to sell more than seven million copies in the United States.^[2]

Rise to Prominence

Before These Crowded Streets (1998) debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and marked a darker, more experimental turn in the band's sound. The albums Everyday (2001) and Stand Up (2005) continued to chart strongly, though critics received them with more mixed responses than the band's earlier work. Throughout this period, Dave Matthews Band built a parallel reputation as a live act that was difficult to categorize alongside its studio output. Shows regularly ran three hours or more, featuring extended improvisations, reworked arrangements of existing songs, and material rarely or never recorded in the studio. That live identity attracted a core audience willing to follow the band across multiple nights and cities — a touring model that predated, and in some respects shaped, what later became more broadly associated with the jam band scene.

LeRoi Moore, the saxophonist and one of the band's founding members, suffered serious injuries in an ATV accident in June 2008. He died on August 19, 2008, from complications related to those injuries.^[3] Moore's death was a profound loss for the band. His jazz sensibility had been central to the group's sound from its first performances in Charlottesville, and his absence reshaped the band's harmonic and tonal identity. Jeff Coffin, who had been touring with the band as Moore's substitute during his recovery, officially joined the lineup following Moore's death and has remained a member since. Boyd Tinsley, the original violinist, departed in 2018.

Later Albums and Continued Touring

Big Whiskey and the GroGrux King (2009), released as a tribute partly dedicated to Moore, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Away from the World (2012) also reached number one, making it the band's fourth chart-topping studio album. Come Tomorrow (2018) became the band's first album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 on release week with all songs previously unreleased, extending a record for consecutive number-one debuts on that chart.^[4] Walk Around the Moon followed in 2023, the band's ninth studio album, released on May 19 of that year.

Across all of this, the band's touring operation has remained among the most consistent in the American music industry. Pollstar has ranked Dave Matthews Band among the top-grossing touring acts in the country in multiple years, with gross revenues from individual tours reaching into the tens of millions of dollars.^[5] That consistency — a band reliably selling out amphitheaters after more than thirty years — is genuinely uncommon in rock music.

2026 Summer Tour and Recent Activity

In January 2026, Dave Matthews Band announced a 35-date Summer 2026 tour across the United States, running from May through September.^[6] The tour opens in Texas and includes a stop at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York, a historic outdoor venue that has hosted a range of major acts. The band also announced Take Me Back Live From The Gorge, a live album recorded at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington, where Dave Matthews Band has performed annual multi-night stands that have become a signature event in the band's touring calendar.^[7] The Gorge shows, set against the Columbia River canyon, have drawn tens of thousands of fans each year and are widely regarded among the band's most anticipated recurring performances.

The band has also been announced as a headliner for the Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City, Maryland.^[8]

Musical Style and Influence

Dave Matthews Band occupies an unusual position in American rock. The band achieved mainstream commercial success while building its identity around live improvisation and musical complexity that didn't fit neatly into radio formats of the 1990s or 2000s. Carter Beauford's drumming — technically demanding, polyrhythmic, and harmonically aware — became one of the most studied approaches in contemporary rock percussion. Moore's saxophone work gave the band a jazz credibility that most rock ensembles don't attempt. Tinsley's violin added melodic lines that could function simultaneously as lead instrument and textural color.

Matthews' songwriting frequently addressed social and political themes, environmental concerns, and personal reflection. Songs such as "Ants Marching," "The Dreaming Tree," and "Gravedigger" — the latter earning the band a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in 2004 — demonstrated the band's range from anthemic rock to quiet acoustic work. The band's willingness to extend songs well beyond their studio arrangements in live settings, sometimes doubling or tripling a track's recorded length, attracted audiences who treated concert attendance as an active rather than passive experience. That approach helped define what critics and fans came to call the jam band movement, though the band itself never fit exclusively within that genre.

Members

The core lineup of Dave Matthews Band has evolved across the band's history. Dave Matthews (vocals, guitar), Carter Beauford (drums), and Stefan Lessard (bass) have been members since the band's formation in 1991. LeRoi Moore (saxophone) was a founding member until his death in August 2008. Boyd Tinsley (violin) was a founding member who departed in 2018. Peter Griesar (keyboards) was part of the original lineup and left in 1993.

Jeff Coffin joined on saxophone and other woodwinds in 2008 following Moore's death, having initially filled in during Moore's recovery. Tim Reynolds, a guitarist who had collaborated with Matthews and the band in various configurations since the early 1990s, became an official touring and studio member in 2008. Rashawn Ross has performed with the band on trumpet since 2005.

Economy and Tourism

Dave Matthews Band's touring activity has generated substantial economic impact in the regions where they perform. When the band plays multi-night runs at major venues — a format they've used repeatedly at locations including the Gorge Amphitheatre, Fenway Park, and Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach — fans typically travel from outside the immediate area and spend on accommodations, dining, and retail over multiple days. The predictability of the band's annual touring schedule has made them valuable to venue operators and regional tourism boards seeking to drive visitor spending during specific periods.

Ticket sales reflect a strong secondary market as well as primary demand, with prices on resale platforms often significantly above face value. Merchandise sales at shows — including tour-specific clothing, physical media, and memorabilia — contribute additional revenue that circulates through host cities. The band's history of performances at Hampton Roads venues, including the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, has made them a recurring contributor to the region's entertainment economy, with concert weekends drawing visitors from across the mid-Atlantic and Southeast.^[9] ```

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-Dave Matthews Band is an American rock band that has maintained significant cultural and economic connections to the Hampton Roads region, though the band itself originated in Westchester County, New York. The group, founded in 1991, has performed numerous times at Virginia Beach venues and has contributed to the region's music tourism industry. While not based in Virginia Beach, the band's touring history and regional presence have made it a notable part of the area's contemporary music landscape. The ensemble is known for its jazz-influenced rock sound, complex instrumental arrangements, and extensive improvisational live performances that have garnered a dedicated international fanbase.
+```mediawiki
+Dave Matthews Band is an American rock band formed in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1991. The group built its early following through club performances in central Virginia before expanding into one of the highest-grossing touring acts in the United States. Known for jazz-inflected rock, complex instrumental arrangements, and extended improvisational live performances, the band has maintained a dedicated international fanbase across more than three decades. Their sound draws from rock, jazz, funk, world music, and classical traditions, anchored by Dave Matthews' rhythmic guitar style and distinctive voice, and defined in large part by the interplay between Carter Beauford's polyrhythmic drumming and the late LeRoi Moore's saxophone work.
 == History ==
-Dave Matthews Band was officially formed in 1991 when Dave Matthews, a singer-songwriter who had recently relocated to Westchester County, began collaborating with experienced jazz and rock musicians.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dave Matthews Band Formation and Early Years |url=https://www.vbgov.com/music-history |work=Virginia Beach Government |access-date=2026-02-26}}</ref> The original lineup featured Dave Matthews on vocals and guitar, Boyd Tinsley on violin, Stefan Lessard on bass, and Carter Beauford on drums. Tinsley was replaced by Jeff Coffin in 2008 after departing the band. The group's name simply reflected the bandleader's identity, and the ensemble quickly distinguished itself through Matthews' distinctive vocal style and the integration of violin and jazz elements into a rock framework.
+=== Formation and Early Years ===
-The band's early performances were conducted primarily in smaller venues across the Northeast before expanding to larger concert halls and festival appearances throughout the 1990s. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1994 under independent record label RCA, achieved moderate success before their second album, "Crash," released in 1998, brought mainstream commercial breakthrough. This album featured the hit single "Stay (Wasting Time)" and established the band as a major force in contemporary rock music. The band's subsequent albums, including "Before These Crowded Streets" (1998), "Everyday" (2001), and "Stand Up" (2005), continued to demonstrate artistic evolution and experimental approaches to songwriting and arrangement. The band's discography reflects a commitment to musical innovation while maintaining the core elements that defined their signature sound.
+Dave Matthews Band came together in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1991. Dave Matthews, a South African-born singer-songwriter who had been working as a bartender at Miller's restaurant on West Main Street, began organizing informal jam sessions with a group of experienced local musicians.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dave Matthews Band |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/dave-matthews-band |work=AllMusic |access-date=2026-05-01}}</ref> The founding lineup consisted of Matthews on vocals and guitar, LeRoi Moore on saxophone, Carter Beauford on drums, Stefan Lessard on bass, Boyd Tinsley on violin, and Peter Griesar on keyboards. Griesar departed in 1993 before the band achieved widespread recognition. The group took its name directly from its bandleader and quickly distinguished itself in the Charlottesville club circuit through the integration of violin and saxophone into a rock framework — an unusual combination that gave the band an immediately recognizable sonic identity.
-Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, Dave Matthews Band continued to release studio albums while building a reputation for extraordinarily lengthy and musically complex live performances. Albums such as "Big Whiskey and the GroGrux King" (2009) and "Away from the World" (2012) demonstrated the band's ability to maintain creative relevance across multiple decades. The band's touring schedule became legendary within the music industry, with Matthews and his collaborators frequently performing multi-hour shows featuring extensive musical improvisations, jam sessions, and reworkings of previous compositions. This live performance philosophy attracted a core audience of dedicated fans who attended multiple shows and traveled considerable distances to experience the band's concerts, creating a touring economy that benefited numerous regional venues.
+Early performances were concentrated in smaller venues across Virginia and the broader Southeast before the band expanded into larger concert halls and festival appearances. Their debut album, ''Remember Two Things'', was released independently in 1993. Their major-label debut, ''Under the Table and Dreaming'', followed in 1994 on RCA Records and achieved significant commercial success, driven by singles including "What Would You Say" and "Ants Marching." The follow-up, ''Crash'', released in 1996, brought a mainstream breakthrough and featured the hit "Stay (Wasting Time)." It reached number two on the Billboard 200 and went on to sell more than seven million copies in the United States.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dave Matthews Band – Crash |url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/ |work=Recording Industry Association of America |access-date=2026-05-01}}</ref>
-== Culture ==
+=== Rise to Prominence ===
-Dave Matthews Band has exerted considerable influence on American rock music culture since the 1990s, particularly in establishing a model for jam-oriented rock performance that emphasized musicianship and audience engagement over commercial radio-friendly formatting.<ref>{{cite web |title=Impact of Jam Bands on Contemporary Music Culture |url=https://www.pilotonline.com/entertainment/article-jam-band-culture |work=The Virginian-Pilot |access-date=2026-02-26}}</ref> The band's approach to live performance inspired numerous other ensembles and contributed to the development of what became known as the "jam band" movement, a broader cultural phenomenon encompassing groups that prioritized extended improvisational passages and diverse musical influences. This approach attracted audiences who valued musical expertise and creative spontaneity over predictability, creating a distinctive subculture within contemporary music fandom.
+''Before These Crowded Streets'' (1998) debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and marked a darker, more experimental turn in the band's sound. The albums ''Everyday'' (2001) and ''Stand Up'' (2005) continued to chart strongly, though critics received them with more mixed responses than the band's earlier work. Throughout this period, Dave Matthews Band built a parallel reputation as a live act that was difficult to categorize alongside its studio output. Shows regularly ran three hours or more, featuring extended improvisations, reworked arrangements of existing songs, and material rarely or never recorded in the studio. That live identity attracted a core audience willing to follow the band across multiple nights and cities — a touring model that predated, and in some respects shaped, what later became more broadly associated with the jam band scene.
-The band's diverse musical influences—drawing from rock, jazz, funk, world music, and classical traditions—reflected the multicultural composition of the ensemble and contributed to their broad appeal across demographic boundaries. Dave Matthews' songwriting frequently addressed social and political themes, environmental concerns, and personal introspection, establishing the band as one capable of addressing substantive lyrical content within accessible melodic frameworks. Songs such as "Ants Marching," "The Dreaming Tree," and "All These Lives" demonstrated the band's capacity for crafting memorable compositions that combined musical sophistication with relatable thematic material. The band's cultural significance extended beyond music into broader conversations about artistic integrity, the relationship between commercial success and creative control, and the role of live performance in an increasingly digitized entertainment landscape.
+LeRoi Moore, the saxophonist and one of the band's founding members, suffered serious injuries in an ATV accident in June 2008. He died on August 19, 2008, from complications related to those injuries.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dave Matthews Band Saxophonist LeRoi Moore Dies at 46 |url=https://variety.com/2008/music/news/dave-matthews-band-saxophonist-leroi-moore-dies-at-46-1117990083/ |work=Variety |date=2008-08-19 |access-date=2026-05-01}}</ref> Moore's death was a profound loss for the band. His jazz sensibility had been central to the group's sound from its first performances in Charlottesville, and his absence reshaped the band's harmonic and tonal identity. Jeff Coffin, who had been touring with the band as Moore's substitute during his recovery, officially joined the lineup following Moore's death and has remained a member since. Boyd Tinsley, the original violinist, departed in 2018.
-The band's influence on Virginia Beach's cultural identity, while indirect, manifests through their periodic performances at regional venues and festivals, which have contributed to the area's reputation as a destination for serious music enthusiasts. Multiple generations of Hampton Roads residents have attended Dave Matthews Band concerts at venues including the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater and various indoor facilities, creating shared cultural experiences that have become embedded in local collective memory. The band's touring pattern and the loyalty of their fanbase have made them reliable contributors to the region's event tourism economy, with concert attendance generating accommodation, dining, and retail spending throughout Virginia Beach and surrounding areas.
+=== Later Albums and Continued Touring ===
-== Notable People and Collaborations ==
+''Big Whiskey and the GroGrux King'' (2009), released as a tribute partly dedicated to Moore, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. ''Away from the World'' (2012) also reached number one, making it the band's fourth chart-topping studio album. ''Come Tomorrow'' (2018) became the band's first album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 on release week with all songs previously unreleased, extending a record for consecutive number-one debuts on that chart.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Dave Matthews Band's 'Come Tomorrow' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/dave-matthews-band-come-tomorrow-number-one-billboard-200-8460837/ |work=Billboard |date=2018-06-18 |access-date=2026-05-01}}</ref> ''Walk Around the Moon'' followed in 2023, the band's ninth studio album, released on May 19 of that year.
-The Dave Matthews Band collective has included numerous accomplished musicians beyond the core ensemble, with various members having gained individual recognition for their talents and contributions to contemporary music.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dave Matthews Band Member Biographies |url=https://www.vbgov.com/cultural-resources |work=Virginia Beach Government |access-date=2026-02-26}}</ref> Dave Matthews himself has become one of the most recognizable figures in contemporary rock music, known for his distinctive vocal approach, rhythmic guitar playing, and thoughtful songwriting. Boyd Tinsley, the original violinist, was recognized as an innovator in integrating string instruments into rock contexts, earning critical acclaim for his ability to execute complex melodic lines while contributing to the band's overall sonic texture. Carter Beauford, the drummer, is widely regarded as one of the most technically proficient and musically sensitive drummers in contemporary rock, with his polyrhythmic approach and dynamic range becoming defining characteristics of the band's sound.
+Across all of this, the band's touring operation has remained among the most consistent in the American music industry. Pollstar has ranked Dave Matthews Band among the top-grossing touring acts in the country in multiple years, with gross revenues from individual tours reaching into the tens of millions of dollars.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dave Matthews Band Announces Summer 2026 Run |url=https://news.pollstar.com/2026/01/27/dave-matthews-band-announces-summer-2026-run/ |work=Pollstar |date=2026-01-27 |access-date=2026-05-01}}</ref> That consistency — a band reliably selling out amphitheaters after more than thirty years — is genuinely uncommon in rock music.
-Stefan Lessard, the bass guitarist, has been noted for his sophisticated harmonic awareness and ability to drive the band's rhythm section with both precision and flexibility, demonstrating the influence of jazz and funk traditions on his musical approach. Jeff Coffin, who replaced Tinsley on saxophone and violin beginning in 2008, brought additional musical expertise and expanded the band's harmonic and melodic possibilities. Beyond the core ensemble, the band has collaborated with numerous guest musicians, producers, and arrangers, including Rashawn Ross on trumpet, LeRoi Moore on saxophone (until his death in 2002), and various orchestral musicians who have participated in special performances and studio recordings. These collaborations have expanded the band's musical reach and demonstrated their openness to working with musicians across different genres and traditions.
+=== 2026 Summer Tour and Recent Activity ===
+In January 2026, Dave Matthews Band announced a 35-date Summer 2026 tour across the United States, running from May through September.<ref>{{cite web |title=Announcing 2026 Summer Tour |url=https://davematthewsband.com/news/articles/announcing-2026-summer-tour/ |work=Dave Matthews Band Official Site |date=2026-01-27 |access-date=2026-05-01}}</ref> The tour opens in Texas and includes a stop at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York, a historic outdoor venue that has hosted a range of major acts. The band also announced ''Take Me Back Live From The Gorge'', a live album recorded at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington, where Dave Matthews Band has performed annual multi-night stands that have become a signature event in the band's touring calendar.<ref>{{cite web |title=Announcing Take Me Back Live From The Gorge |url=https://davematthewsband.com/news/articles/announcing-take-me-back-live-from-the-gorge/ |work=Dave Matthews Band Official Site |access-date=2026-05-01}}</ref> The Gorge shows, set against the Columbia River canyon, have drawn tens of thousands of fans each year and are widely regarded among the band's most anticipated recurring performances.
+The band has also been announced as a headliner for the Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City, Maryland.<ref>{{cite web |title=Announcing Oceans Calling Festival |url=https://davematthewsband.com/news/articles/announcing-oceans-calling-festival/ |work=Dave Matthews Band Official Site |access-date=2026-05-01}}</ref>
+== Musical Style and Influence ==
+Dave Matthews Band occupies an unusual position in American rock. The band achieved mainstream commercial success while building its identity around live improvisation and musical complexity that didn't fit neatly into radio formats of the 1990s or 2000s. Carter Beauford's drumming — technically demanding, polyrhythmic, and harmonically aware — became one of the most studied approaches in contemporary rock percussion. Moore's saxophone work gave the band a jazz credibility that most rock ensembles don't attempt. Tinsley's violin added melodic lines that could function simultaneously as lead instrument and textural color.
+Matthews' songwriting frequently addressed social and political themes, environmental concerns, and personal reflection. Songs such as "Ants Marching," "The Dreaming Tree," and "Gravedigger" — the latter earning the band a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in 2004 — demonstrated the band's range from anthemic rock to quiet acoustic work. The band's willingness to extend songs well beyond their studio arrangements in live settings, sometimes doubling or tripling a track's recorded length, attracted audiences who treated concert attendance as an active rather than passive experience. That approach helped define what critics and fans came to call the jam band movement, though the band itself never fit exclusively within that genre.
+== Members ==
+The core lineup of Dave Matthews Band has evolved across the band's history. Dave Matthews (vocals, guitar), Carter Beauford (drums), and Stefan Lessard (bass) have been members since the band's formation in 1991. LeRoi Moore (saxophone) was a founding member until his death in August 2008. Boyd Tinsley (violin) was a founding member who departed in 2018. Peter Griesar (keyboards) was part of the original lineup and left in 1993.
+Jeff Coffin joined on saxophone and other woodwinds in 2008 following Moore's death, having initially filled in during Moore's recovery. Tim Reynolds, a guitarist who had collaborated with Matthews and the band in various configurations since the early 1990s, became an official touring and studio member in 2008. Rashawn Ross has performed with the band on trumpet since 2005.
 == Economy and Tourism ==
-Dave Matthews Band's touring activity has generated substantial economic activity throughout the Hampton Roads region, with concert events serving as catalysts for spending across multiple economic sectors including hospitality, food service, retail, and entertainment.<ref>{{cite web |title=Music Tourism Economic Impact Study |url=https://www.wtkr.com/business/entertainment-economy |work=WTKR News 3 |access-date=2026-02-26}}</ref> When the band performs at Virginia Beach venues, fans frequently travel from surrounding regions, often spending multiple nights in local accommodations, dining at restaurants, and shopping at retail establishments. The predictability of Dave Matthews Band touring patterns—with the band consistently adding dates to their annual schedule—has made them valuable to venue operators and regional tourism boards seeking to attract visitors during specific periods.
+Dave Matthews Band's touring activity has generated substantial economic impact in the regions where they perform. When the band plays multi-night runs at major venues — a format they've used repeatedly at locations including the Gorge Amphitheatre, Fenway Park, and Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach — fans typically travel from outside the immediate area and spend on accommodations, dining, and retail over multiple days. The predictability of the band's annual touring schedule has made them valuable to venue operators and regional tourism boards seeking to drive visitor spending during specific periods.
-Ticket sales for Dave Matthews Band concerts represent significant revenue for venues and ticketing services, with prices reflecting the band's established market position and loyal fanbase. Secondary market ticket sales often command premium prices, indicating strong demand for performances and generating economic activity beyond the primary ticket transaction. Additionally, merchandise sales associated with concert performances, including band-specific clothing, albums, and memorabilia, contribute to overall economic activity associated with the band's presence in the region. The band's influence on regional event planning, marketing strategies, and venue development reflects the broader importance of established music acts in shaping local entertainment infrastructure and economic priorities.
+Ticket sales reflect a strong secondary market as well as primary demand, with prices on resale platforms often significantly above face value. Merchandise sales at shows — including tour-specific clothing, physical media, and memorabilia — contribute additional revenue that circulates through host cities. The band's history of performances at Hampton Roads venues, including the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, has made them a recurring contributor to the region's entertainment economy, with concert weekends drawing visitors from across the mid-Atlantic and Southeast.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dave Matthews Band Announces Summer 2026 Run |url=https://news.pollstar.com/2026/01/27/dave-matthews-band-announces-summer-2026-run/ |work=Pollstar |date=2026-01-27 |access-date=2026-05-01}}</ref>
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