Where did the name “Counting Crows” come from?
The name Counting Crows came from “an old English divination rhyme that suggests life is as pointless as counting crows”. (“Crows Fly High” from Washington Post, May 14, 1994.) • How did the band form and what did they do? Adam Duritz and guitarist David Bryson are introduced by San Francisco Bay Area musician David Immergluck and subsequently begin writing songs together. Contrary to popular belief however, they never really played Coffee Houses. Amongst the bars they played in were The Paradise Lounge and The Tap Room and other small clubs. In August 1991, Duritz and Bryson recruit Bay Area music scene friends Matt Malley (bass), Charles Gillingham (keyboards), and Steve Bowman (drums) to record a demo. The session was successful and that was the beginning of the version of the band that recorded the debut album. Audiences in the area always liked them and many labels were interested, but they chose Geffen. Adam became good friends with A&R person Gary Gersh. He wanted the band to ta
The name Counting Crows came from “an old English divination rhyme that suggests life is as pointless as counting crows”. (“Crows Fly High” from Washington Post, May 14, 1994.) • How did the band form and what did they do? Adam Duritz and guitarist David Bryson are introduced by San Francisco Bay Area musician David Immergluck and subsequently begin writing songs together. Contrary to popular belief however, they never really played Coffee Houses. Amongst the bars they played in were The Paradise Lounge and The Tap Room and other small clubs. In August 1991, Duritz and Bryson recruit Bay Area music scene friends Matt Malley (bass), Charles Gillingham (keyboards), and Steve Bowman (drums) to record a demo. The session was successful and that was the beginning of the version of the band that recorded the debut album. Audiences in the area always liked them and many labels were interested, but they chose Geffen. Adam became good friends with A&R person Gary Gersh. He wanted the band to ta
