Adam Fredric Duritz was born on August 1,1964 and is an American singer, best known as the frontman for the rock band Counting Crows, of which he is a founding member and principal composer.
13 Facts About Adam Duritz
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Adam Duritz has founded two record labels, E Pluribus Unum and Tyrannosaurus Records.
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Adam Duritz's work scoring music for film has been recognized by the music industry, notably with an award from BMI for co-writing the song "Accidentally in Love" for the movie Shrek 2.
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In October 2018, Adam Duritz co-founded the Underwater Sunshine Music Festival.
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Adam Duritz co-founded the record label E Pluribus Unum in 1997.
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In 2007, Adam Duritz launched a record label called Tyrannosaurus Records.
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Adam Duritz was executive producer for the film The Locusts and produced the ensemble comedy film Freeloaders.
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Adam Duritz appeared in the 2007 mockumentary film Farce of the Penguins.
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Adam Duritz grew up in Baltimore, Maryland; Watertown, Massachusetts; El Paso, Texas; and Berkeley, California.
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Adam Duritz is the son of Gilbert and Linda Duritz, both physicians.
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Adam Duritz attended the prestigious Taft School, and graduated from the Head-Royce School in Oakland, California.
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Adam Duritz attended University of California, Berkeley, but left college two credits short of a degree.
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Adam Duritz disclosed this mental health issue publicly in 2008.