Fountains of Wayne : iSOUND.COM™

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Members:
Adam Schlesinger

Formed: 1996

iSound Site: www.isound.com/fountains_of_wayne

Biography

Sounds Like

Artists:
James Iha
Gigolo Aunts
The Lemonheads
They Might Be Giants
Carpe Wade
Jason Falkner
The Figgs
Matthew Sweet
Talking Heads
Soul Asylum
The Flaming Lips
Herman's Hermits
Robyn Hitchcock
Meat Puppets
Melvins
Pavement
Ween
Urge Overkill
Bastards of Melody
Getaway Car
Spymob
The Blondes
The Other Half
American Boyfriends
The Wombats
The Cells
Eclipso
Delaney
Genres:
Alt. Pop-Rock

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Featured Album

	Survival Car Released: 2007

Biography

Fountains of Wayne was created by singer/songwriter duo Adam Schlesinger and Chris Collingwood in 1986 when the two were attending the prestigious Williams College in Massachusetts. The duo teamed up after the realization that they both shared a common love fore British Melodic Pop/Rock. Soon after getting together, the two created their debut LP under the group name, Pinnwheel. Unfortunately, the album was never released due to legal troubles. The duo soon split up and began working independently. Schlesinger moved to New York City and joined the band, Ivy. Meanwhile, Collingwood remained in Boston and joined the group, Mercy Buckets. In 1996, however, the duo reunited. They decided to name themselves Fountains of Wayne after a New Jersey gift shop. In 1996, FOW released their self-titled debut LP on Atlantic Records. In 1997, Schlesinger received acclaim for his penning the song “That Thing You Do,” for the Tom Hank’s film with the same title. The song received a 1997 Oscar nomination for Best Song. He also created Scratchie Records with Smashing Pumpkins members D’Arcy and James Iha. In 1999, FOW released Utopia Parkway. The single, “Denise,” became a hit on college radio stations. The single, “Radiation Vibe,” was also critically acclaimed. In 2003, FOW released Welcome Interstate Managers. This album contained their most successful single to date. The hit, “Stacy’s Mom,” has become a regular on MTV’s TRL and on high rotation on music stations such as VH1 and MuchMusic.

Bio written by: bandhunt

Artist Forum


Discussion Topic	Creator
Man is Bam Margera hot or WHAT? I'm telling everyone Bam Margera is hot. These messages will follow you EVERYWHERE! They're on almost ALL of the boards! And I made them ALL! laughshysterically	losersalwayswin

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YES HE IS SOOOOOOOO HOTT	PUNK3DAYSGRACE
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okkkkeeee...I hate when you fucking do this!! it gets me so pissed!!! why must you bring all this stupid bullshit about how hot you think these guys are! spiced hammer!!!	Nimrod_Walking_1039
I DON'T CARE WHO THINKS WHO EVER IS HOT. ALL I KNOW IS THAT THEY ARE COOL. I LOVE THAT SONG STACY'S MOM GOTS IT GOING ON.	roonrockz
:)	roonrockz
bam margera: hot! stacy's mom: sux! fountains of wayne: shoot them, stuff them, put them in the museum of unnatural freaks spiced hammers: huh?	diana62122
At least diana knows what she's talking about...	losersalwayswin
not really. just voicing a very strong opinion.	diana62122
Ahh... yes, a very right opinion.	losersalwayswin
bam is ugly.	rach_luvs_simpleplan
again, an opinion. i don't agree..........	diana62122
and i dont really care...	rach_luvs_simpleplan
okay	diana62122
I HEART BAM WITH ALL MY HEART	krunk_iz_me
Now, that's the spirit!	losersalwayswin
bam margera is kool i like his stunts and respect him but i prefere johnny knoxville betta but to top dat DIRTY SANCHEZ RULZ i think dainton, pritchard, panch, and joyce r the rulers they so betta things and alot dumber PEACE OUT PPL	kid_rock3841100
Bam Margera is the best. Don't fuck with me.	losersalwayswin