Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne Passes

[pukematrix]

Adam Schlesinger, Fountains of Wayne co-founder, singer of "Stacy's Mom," and co-writer of "That Thing You Do" from the movie of the same name has passed from COVID-19 complications. Only 52 years young.

[valleyguy]

Amazing, great talent, will be missed.

I did not hear if he had some pre-existing condition, seems so young to succumb.

[pukematrix]

Originally Posted by valleyguy

Amazing, great talent, will be missed.



I did not hear if he had some pre-existing condition, seems so young to succumb.

Agreed - super talented guy and gone way to young. I also had not heard of any pre-existing condition.

[J.R. Rogers]

Originally Posted by pukematrix

Adam Schlesinger, Fountains of Wayne co-founder, singer of "Stacy's Mom," and co-writer of "That Thing You Do" from the movie of the same name has passed from COVID-19 complications. Only 52 years young.

That guy had some kind of voodoo and if he had a nickel for every time those songs played in people's minds he would win. I sang them both the other night as a tribute and they are still playing in my head! Rest In Peace, Adam!

JR

[noledog]

...I recently did the song Hackensack he wrote (that Katy Perry covered), on one of FB live shows. Sad news of a gifted writer... may he be at peace.

[srick]

For me, “That Thing You Do,” is one heck of an ear worm. I’ve always thought of it as an early Beatles song taken to even a higher level (heresy, I know, but it’s an incredible song).

[pukematrix]

Originally Posted by J.R. Rogers

That guy had some kind of voodoo and if he had a nickel for every time those songs played in people's minds he would win. I sang them both the other night as a tribute and they are still playing in my head! Rest In Peace, Adam!

JR

I'd owe him a stack of nickels for sure.

Originally Posted by noledog

...I recently did the song Hackensack he wrote (that Katy Perry covered), on one of FB live shows. Sad news of a gifted writer... may he be at peace.

"I saw you talkin' to Christopher Walken..."

Originally Posted by srick

For me, “That Thing You Do,” is one heck of an ear worm. I’ve always thought of it as an early Beatles song taken to even a higher level (heresy, I know, but it’s an incredible song).

Definitely an ear worm - it's been in constant rotation in my noggin for the last couple of days. Loved the movie, as well. Tom Hanks' tribute was sweet - "There would be no Playtone without Adam Schlesinger..." Very true.

[srick]

The four band members from The Wonders will reunite for a livestream to raise money for the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund.

Calling all Oneders fans!! Join the band and special guests for a LIVE #ThatThingYouDo watch party in support of MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund this Friday, April 17 at 7pmEsT/4pmPST

https://www.americanbluesscene.com/t...vid-19-relief/

[Glennwillow]

I think I have all the Fountains of Wayne albums as well as the soundtrack CD from "That Thing You Do." I have enjoyed his music a great deal; I was saddened to find out about his death from Covid-19.

What a shame at such a relatively young age.

- Glenn