Adam Duritz

Adam Duritz
Duritz in 2010
Duritz in 2010
Background information
Birth nameAdam Fredric Duritz
Born (1964-08-01) August 1, 1964 (age 60)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
GenresFolk rock, alternative rock, pop rock
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active1990–present
Member of
Formerly of
Websitecountingcrows.com

Adam Fredric Duritz (born August 1, 1964) is an American singer, best known as the frontman for the rock band Counting Crows,[1] for which he serves as a founding member and principal composer.[2] Since its founding in 1991, Counting Crows has sold over 20 million records,[3] released seven studio albums that have been certified gold or platinum, and been nominated for two Grammy Awards and an Academy Award.[4][5]

Duritz has recorded solo material of his own and has collaborated with other musical acts. He has also founded two record labels, E Pluribus Unum and Tyrannosaurus Records. His work scoring music for film earned an award from BMI for co-writing the song "Accidentally in Love" for the movie Shrek 2.

  1. ^ Greene, Andy (January 25, 2019). "Counting Crows Finally Record Title Track to 'August and Everything After'". Rolling Stone.
  2. ^ "Adam Duritz of Counting Crows readies for band's 25th anniversary tour". Las Vegas Review Journal. July 7, 2018.
  3. ^ "Counting Crows Sign With Capitol Records for New Studio Album". The Hollywood Reporter. May 19, 2014.
  4. ^ "Counting Crows following a logical path in recordings". Canada.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  5. ^ "Bio". Official Counting Crows website. Live Grey Bird Foundation. 2008. Retrieved January 14, 2009.

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