Counting Crows

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Formed 1991.

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Biography

Counting Crows is an American rock band from Berkeley, California, formed in 1991. The band consists of Adam Duritz (lead vocals, piano), David Bryson (guitar), Charlie Gillingham (accordion, keyboards), Dan Vickrey (lead guitar), David Immerglück (guitar, banjo, mandolin), Jim Bogios (drums) and Millard Powers (bass).

Counting Crows gained popularity following the release of its debut album, August and Everything After (1993), which featured the hit single "Mr. Jones". They have sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and received a 2004 Academy Award nomination for their song "Accidentally in Love", which was included in the film Shrek 2.

The band's influences include Van Morrison, R.E.M., Mike + The Mechanics, Nirvana, Bob Dylan, and The Band.

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  1. Life on the road

    Wed 6 May 2009 08:43

    Counting Crows' Adam Duritz reveals his tour secrets

BBC Reviews

  1. Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings 2008

    Review of Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    One listen to this album shows you, once again, how damned efficient they are at...

  2. August And Everything After 2008

    Review of August And Everything After

    Reviewed by Chris White

    Counting Crows were never remotely this good again.

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