Adam Schlesinger

Adam Schlesinger
Schlesinger performing in 2009
Born
Adam Lyons Schlesinger

(1967-10-31)October 31, 1967
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 1, 2020(2020-04-01) (aged 52)[a]
Cause of deathComplications from COVID-19
EducationWilliams College
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • composer
  • record producer
Years active1989–2020
Spouse
Katherine Michel
(m. 1999; div. 2013)
Children2
RelativesJon Bernthal (cousin)
Tom Bernthal (cousin)
Murray Bernthal (grandfather)
AwardsPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics (2012, 2013, 2019)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Bass guitar
  • keyboards
  • guitar
  • drums
  • vocals
Formerly of

Adam Lyons Schlesinger (October 31, 1967 – April 1, 2020)[a] was an American musician, songwriter, composer, and record producer. He was a founding member of the bands Fountains of Wayne, Ivy, and Tinted Windows, and was also a member of the band Fever High. He also wrote songs for television and film, for which he won three Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and the ASCAP Pop Music Award, and was nominated for Academy, Tony, and Golden Globe Award.[3] He died of complications from COVID-19 at age 52.


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  1. ^ a b Leahey, Andrew. "Fountains of Wayne – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved December 26, 2009.
  2. ^ "Adam Schlesinger, Fountains of Wayne and 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' songwriter, dies from coronavirus at 52". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Sisario, Ben (April 1, 2020). "Adam Schlesinger, Songwriter for Rock, Film and the Stage, Dies at 52". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  4. ^ Willman, Chris (April 1, 2020). "Adam Schlesinger Dies of Coronavirus Complications at 52". Variety. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  5. ^ "Adam Schlesinger, Fountains of Wayne and 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' musician, dies of coronavirus at 52". NBC News. April 2020.
  6. ^ "Fourth COVID-19 Related Death Confirmed in Dutchess". Dutchess County bulletin. Retrieved March 31, 2020.

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