Adam Duritz

Adam Duritz
Duritz in 2010
Background information
Born
Adam Fredric Duritz

(1964-08-01) August 1, 1964
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, for which he serves as a founding member and main composer. Since its founding in 1991, Counting Crows has sold over 20 million records, released seven studio albums that have been certified gold or platinum, and been nominated for two Grammy Awards and an Academy Award.

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.

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