Adam Duritz on learning to cope with fame, the Viper Room days, the latest Counting Crows record!
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- Опубликовано: 28 мар 2024
- On today’s episode, Scott is joined by Adam Duritz, the frontman and lead songwriter of famed rock band Counting Crows. Together, the pair delve into Adam’s childhood and early days as a musician, exploring his earliest musical influences and some of the first songs he wrote during his college years. He also offers a candid glimpse into his mental health struggles, and how he adjusted to fame early in his carer. Throughout the episode, Scott inquires about Counting Crows’ journey towards getting a record deal in the ‘90s, and the success of singles like “Mr. Jones” and “A Long December.” Adam also gives some insight into the band’s latest record, Butter Miracle, Suite One, and the upcoming follow-up. Finally, the episode closes with some of Adam’s Top 5’s, including his top5 underrated rock bands, and top 5 favorite albums of all time.
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Host @ScottLipps
Edited by @toastycakes
Music by @Robby_hoff
Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY
1:20 - Growing up
2:33 - Early music memories
4:27 - Moving around as a kid
6:38 - Berkeley music scene
9:50 - How Adam started writing music
10:44 - Adam’s early mental health struggles
11:34 - The first song Adam wrote
15:15 - Early songwriting
16:05 - Adam writing every day
17:34 - Big Star’s influence/other early influences
21:18 - Adam’s first bands
26:00 - The challenge of playing music with others
27:00 - Playing an early gig in Amsterdam
29:00 - Continuing to pursue music/forming the Himalayans
34:50 - Balancing The Himalayans with other projects
36:59 - Being approached by EMI Records to shoot a video
41:00 - Forming Counting Crows
43:30 - Early success with Counting Crows/sending out a demo tape
48:50 - Bidding war for Counting Crows
50:10 - Signing to Geffen
51:52 - August and Everything After singles and touring
53:30 - MTV contacting Geffen for “Mr. Jones” video
55:00 - Getting on SNL
56:20 - Relationship with other Geffen bands
59:30 - The success of “Mr. Jones”
1:00:45 - Writing “Mr. Jones”
1:03:14 - Adjusting to fame/learning about Kurt Cobain’s death
1:07:05 - Playing to larger crowds
1:09:07 - Working at the Viper Room
1:13:40 - Meeting people at the Viper Room/Robert Downey Jr. story
1:17:25 - Counting Crows’ second album
1:18:55 - Backlash
1:21:53 - “A Long December”
1:28:18 - Latest record
1:31:58 - Upcoming record
1:32:52 - Shrek/writing songs for movies
1:38:00 - Awards shows
1:38:45 - Touring
1:40:52 - Top 5 NYC restaurants
1:44:20 - Top 5 underrated rock bands
1:47:57 - Top 5 albums of all time 
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Beautiful ep. You're one of the guys who asks the right Q's and gives space for the A's
I wish Adam would write a book. He is never dull and I always learn something fascinating when listening to him. This is another stellar interview.
Incredible. I miss the counting crows and I’m going back into catalogue as a result of this interview. Sweet, authentic down to earth human and Lipps and he had amazing chemistry. He just let him go. Loved it !
This is the best interview from Adam I've ever heard. Can't wait for the new record!
I agree! I’ve been following him since 1996!
one of my favorites (Adam of CC) wearing one of my favorites (the 1975). Great interview--thanks!
My sister introduced me to Counting Crows when I was in middle school and I’ve been a huge fan ever since. We go to their concert every time they come through Nashville. I truly believe Adam is a lyrical genius. He creates lyrical masterpieces! By far my favorite band and has been for years and years! Fantastic interview!
Adam needs his own podcast!
That part❤
I love counting crows
Amazing interview!! ❤
Awesome interview. I never knew Adam went to UC Davis (I live in Davis!)
the reverend from avenged sevenfold?
adam has always been a hero of mine. round here is an amazing song.
I was born 1983 my birthday is August 13 your friend Ricky hernandez from Northridge california
30:11
Scott, you said you never watched Shrek “growing up”….the first movie came out in ‘01 😂
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