Happy birthday! Adam Duritz turns 61 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 61 on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025.

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Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Adam Duritz has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Duritz, a cultural icon

Born Adam Fredric Duritz in Baltimore on August 1, 1964, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Duritz's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Adam hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Adam Duritz as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Adam, you're the best!

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