"There would be no Playtone without Adam Schlesinger," wrote Hanks. People are sick and dying. It was one of his three Emmy wins. His Oscar nomination came in 1997 for writing the title track on That Thing You Do!, a musical-comedy film directed by Tom Hanks. The band was named after a lawn ornament store in Wayne, New Jersey, near Schlesinger’s Montclair hometown. A post shared by Rachel Bloom (@racheldoesstuff), Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Hanks is another high-profile star to test positive for coronavirus. Emmy and Grammy winning musician and Fountains of Wayne bassist Adam Schlesinger has died of coronavirus complications at 52. He was 52. He won the 2009 Grammy for best comedy album for writing the songs on “A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!” a companion to a TV Christmas special with songs performed by Stephen Colbert and Elvis Costello. "Crazy Ex Girlfriend" star Rachel Bloom, who collaborated with executive music producer Schlesinger on the CW show to Emmy success, paid tribute on Instagram, calling him "irreplaceable.". Chris Carrabba, from the band Dashboard Confessional, confirmed Schlesinger’s death. How terrible to lose him at 52 to this virus." Things Fall Apart singer Cristina reportedly dies from coronavirus. Adam Schlesinger, 'Fountains of Wayne' co-founder, dies at 52 Terribly sad today. "He was a One-der. Adam Schlesinger, co-founder of the New Jersey power-pop group Fountains of Wayne and Emmy- and Grammy-winning songwriter for film, television, and … It is hard to stay locked indoors but lives will be saved. Lost him to Covid-19. Fountains of Wayne's most recent album, "Sky Full of Holes," was released in 2011. Fountains of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger: a bona fide pop genius, Idris Elba was also diagnosed with the virus. Rest In Peace, my dear friend.”, The singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins also paid tribute and said: “I’m heartbroken to hear about Adam Schlesinger’s passing. He was best known as the bass player and co-songwriter of Fountains of Wayne, the power-pop band whose hits included Stacy’s Mom and Hey Julie. Terribly sad today. "I think part of the reason we still exist is because we're so slow between records. Adam Schlesinger, the co-founder of pop-rock band Fountains of Wayne and an Oscar-nominated songwriter, has died from complications related to coronavirus. He is best known as the former lead vocalist and founding member of the power pop band Fountains of Wayne Early life. They formed in New Jersey in 1995 and were named after a lawn ornament store in the state. Fountains of Wayne was an American rock band that formed in New York City in 1995. Hanks referenced the movie's fictional Playtone Record Label paying tribute on Twitter. Schlesinger earned nominations for an Oscar, a Golden Globe, Tonys, Grammys and Emmys, winning the latter two. Fountains of Wayne Ben Lee Look Park: Chris Collingwood (born October 3, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, and artist. We must take this seriously. He and his wife, Rita Wilson, have recovered. The band consisted of Chris Collingwood, Adam Schlesinger, Jody Porter, and Brian Young. He was 52. His other television and film credits include “Sesame Street,” “Music and Lyrics” and “Shallow Hal.”. Take care of each other. He was a One-der. ", Coronavirus: Fountains of Wayne bassist Adam Schlesinger dead at 52. Schlesinger, the cousin of “The Walking Dead” actor Jon Bernthal, leaves two daughters. I feel pretty much like the same guy. ", There would be no Playtone without Adam Schlesinger, without his That Thing You Do! A statement from his family on Tuesday said he was in hospital in New York fighting Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. The band consisted of Chris Collingwood, Adam Schlesinger, Jody Porter, and Brian Young.The band is best known for its 2003 Grammy-nominated single "Stacy's Mom". Lost him to Covid-19. He was 52. He was really sweet and beyond talented. My heart goes out to his family and band mates.”, Acclaimed songwriter Diane Warren said: “RIP Adam Schlesinger. Fellow songwriters pay tribute to award-winning musician behind Stacy’s Mom and songs for film and TV, • Fountains of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger: a bona fide pop genius, First published on Thu 2 Apr 2020 01.00 BST. (CNN)Adam Schlesinger, the co-founder of pop-rock band Fountains of Wayne and an Oscar-nominated songwriter, has died from complications related to coronavirus. He tweeted: “I knew him best as a mentor, and a friend. He was 52. Jason Merritt/TERM/FilmMagic for Superfly Presents Adam Schlesinger, one of … Schlesinger was divorced and is survived by his two daughters. Love and prayers to his family. "I have so much to say about Adam Schlesinger that I am at a loss for word," Bloom wrote. Adam Schlesinger, lead singer of Fountains of Wayne, has passed away from COVID-19. He had been in a New York hospital, sedated and on a ventilator for several days, Grier told the AP. A post shared by Rachel Bloom (@racheldoesstuff) on Apr 1, 2020 at 7:42pm PDT. Fountains of Wayne was an American rock band that formed in New York City in 1995. The award-winning singer-songwriter Adam Schlesinger, best known for his work with US rock band Fountains of Wayne, has reportedly died at the age of 52 after being diagnosed with coronavirus. He was one of the first people I co-wrote a song with and we went on the road with Fountains of Wayne back in the day. Adam Lyons Schlesinger (October 31, 1967 – April 1, 2020) was an American singer-songwriter, record producer, bassist, guitarist, keyboardist, and drummer. Thank U for the songs.”. He was nominated for five Emmys for his work on the series. Adam Schlesinger won three Emmy awards, including for a song for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Horror writer Stephen King said: "RIP Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne), fine singer, witty and satiric songwriter. In 2019, he won the Emmy for outstanding original music and lyrics for Antidepressants Are So Not a Big Deal from the TV musical drama Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.