Adam Schlesinger
American musician (1967–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Adam Lyons Schlesinger (October 31, 1967 – April 1, 2020) 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 a key songwriting contributor and producer for Brooklyn-based synth-pop duo 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 Awards.[2] He died unexpectedly due to complications of COVID-19 at the age of 52.
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Born | Adam Lyons Schlesinger (1967-10-31)October 31, 1967 New York City, U.S. |
Died | April 1, 2020(2020-04-01) (aged 52) Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S. |
Cause of death | Complications from COVID-19 |
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Years active | 1989–2020 |
Relatives | Jon Bernthal (cousin) Tom Bernthal (cousin) Murray Bernthal (grandfather) |
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