"A lot of my songs start off as parodies and end up becoming something real in their own right."

Adam Schlesinger (1967 - 2020)
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About Adam Schlesinger

Adam Schlesinger was an American musician, songwriter, and composer, best known as the bassist for the band Fountains of Wayne. He also won three Emmy Awards for his work on the television show 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'. Schlesinger was widely acclaimed for his songwriting talent and was nominated for Academy Award, Tony Award, and Golden Globe Awards.

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