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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 also a member of the band Fever High. He also wrote songs for television and film, for which he won three Emmy Awards, a ...
- The song was partially inspired by Schlesinger’s grandmother. Following the release of “Stacy’s Mom” in 2003, Schlesinger said that its lyrics focused on “that period when you’re first hitting puberty and suddenly everybody of the opposite sex is strangely attractive,” in an interview with MTV.
- Fountains of Wayne had been around for years when “Stacy’s Mom” came out. A crossover hit did not come quickly for Schlesinger and his bandmates, Chris Collingwood, Jody Porter and Brian Young: The group formed in the North Jersey/ New York City area in 1995 and released its self-titled debut album in 1996.
- The sound of “Stacy’s Mom” was influenced by The Cars. Schlesinger often brought up Ric Ocasek’s band as a key inspiration for the new wave sound of “Stacy’s Mom,” which refracted Fountains of Wayne’s polished songwriting through a more radio-friendly prism straight from the early ‘80s.
- And Fountains of Wayne shouted out the band in the music video. At the 12-second mark in the “Stacy’s Mom” music video, one of the boys is clearly rocking the Ric Ocasek look with his clothing and haircut; a few seconds later, Stacy’s mom’s license plate reads “I <3 RIC.”
Apr 3, 2020 · Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. Picture: Theo Wargo/WireImage Speaking to MTV News back in 2003, he explained: "One of my best friends, when we were ...
Apr 7, 2021 · Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne had been taken to hospital with Covid-19 but was responding to treatment and, at 52 years of age, should be fine. A couple of days later, on April 1st, 2020 ...
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Apr 2, 2020 · To mourn Adam Schlesinger is to mourn for his family; for his girlfriend, his parents, his sister and his two children, all of whom are suffering losses that extend well beyond a creative legacy ...
Apr 2, 2020 · Adam Schlesinger (left), Rachel Bloom and Jack Dolgen with their 2019 Emmy Awards for Crazy Ex Girlfriend. Adam Schlesinger, from the US power pop band Fountains of Wayne, has died aged 52 in a ...
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Apr 5, 2020 · There was only one Adam Schlesinger. Which wasn't necessarily a bad thing. He was searingly politically incorrect, but adorably funny with it.
