Counting Crows is an American
rock band originating from Berkeley, California. Formed in 1991, the group gained fame in 1993 following the release of their debut album, titled '
August and Everything After', when track "
Mr. Jones" became a big hit. Known for their melancholic yet melodic songwriting, the band started when singer Adam Duritz (previously of
The Himalayans and
Sordid Humor) teamed up with guitarist David Bryson (local producer and former member of the band
Mr. Dog) in San Francisco, California in 1990. Counting Crows originally performed as an acoust…
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