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Singer of rock band Fountains of Wayne, Adam Schlesinger dies from Covid-19

His death was confirmed to NPR by his lawyer, Josh Grier

Newsroom April 2 12:56

Adam Schlesinger, one of the most prolific and decorated songwriters of his generation, died Wednesday from complications caused by COVID-19. He was 52.

With former songwriting partner Chris Collingwood, Schlesinger enjoyed his greatest commercial success as a musician with Fountains of Wayne, which released five studio albums between 1996 and 2011.

His death was confirmed to NPR by his lawyer, Josh Grier.

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