Tom Hanks, Bon Jovi and More Remember Fountains of Wayne Singer Adam Schlesinger

Fountains of Wayne co-founder Adam Schlesinger has passed away from complications due to COVID-19.

Adam Schlesinger, co-founder of Fountains of Wayne and Emmy-winning composer for 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,' has died at 52 from complications related to the coronavirus https://t.co/acTqEhmUqV pic.twitter.com/OULDOX3cod

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) April 1, 2020

Schlesinger had one of the most unique and busy careers in the industry. As a member of power-pop outfit Fountains of Wayne he released five albums between 1996 and 2011. During that time he released six additional albums with his side project Ivy.

The singer-songwriters talents ran much deeper than that of Grammy nominated teen pop anthem Stacey’s Mom. Schlesinger worked on numerous films and television programs throughout the course of his career. His work on the Tom Hanks film That Thing You Do! lead to an Oscar nomination in 1996.

There would be no Playtone without Adam Schlesinger, without his That Thing You Do! He was a One-der. Lost him to Covid-19. Terribly sad today. Hanx

— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) April 2, 2020

The outpouring of love continues to roll in for Schlesinger. Here’s how others across the entertainment industry are remembering Adam:

You’re never just a kid from somewhere when you’re a kid from Jersey. The music world lost a good one.

Sending our love to Adam’s family. https://t.co/ViGdEQgxic

— Jon Bon Jovi (@jonbonjovi) April 2, 2020

Fuck. The world is suddenly a much shittier place without Adam Schlesinger in it. RIP pal. October 31, 1967-April 1, 2020

“What else is new?
What can I do?
But sing this valley winter song
I wrote for you” – Fountains of Wayne 2003

— Counting Crows (@CountingCrows) April 2, 2020

Oh my god. Just reading that Adam Schlesinger passed away from Coronavirus complications. A brilliant musician and writer, we shared many award show moments together. He was so kind. Gone too soon. I’m reeling. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. https://t.co/zvGgzSjiJ9

— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) April 2, 2020

I’m so saddened to hear of the death of Adam Schlesinger due to Covid19. From the Dana Carvey show to A Colbert Christmas Special, he was a great (and patient) and talented artist with whom it was my good luck to work. Peace.

— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) April 2, 2020

I can't think of a better song for these times than "Better Things" as performed by the late Adam Schlesinger and his beloved band Fountains of Wayne. https://t.co/rhhflTMoCZ

— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) April 2, 2020

https://twitter.com/benleemusic/status/1245546196438896640

This one hurts. Our friend and producer of Even If It Kills Me, the tremendously talented Adam Schlesinger, passed away today due to complications from Coronavirus. Our hearts go out to his family and friends.

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— Motion City Soundtrack (@MotionCityMusic) April 2, 2020

I remember the day all the Oneders, @LivTyler and @tomhanks sat in a room and played about 6 submitted tracks from different bands for That Thing You Do. When we heard Adam Schlesinger’s cassette it was instantly clear which track we would need to learn.

— Ethan Embry (@EmbryEthan) April 2, 2020

RIP Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne), fine singer, witty and satiric songwriter. How terrible to lose him at 52 to this virus.

— Stephen King (@StephenKing) April 2, 2020

I am very sorry to hear the terrible news about Adam Schlesinger. I had the pleasure of working with Adam when he wrote the theme to Crank Yankers. He was a kind and super-talented man who will be missed. Sending love to his family, friends and fans.

— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) April 1, 2020

adam schlesinger took pop music writing to its classiest and most untouchable place. an honor to live at the same time he made his work.

— jackantonoff (@jackantonoff) April 1, 2020

Bleak, bleak news. Adam Schlesinger. Bona fide genius and lovely person. Gold and silver.

— Hugh Grant (@HackedOffHugh) April 2, 2020

also so sad to hear about Adam Schlesinger passing (from CV). i never met him but was such a fan of all his brilliant music in "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend". man…

— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) April 2, 2020

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