Adam Duritz: Counting Crows Frontman on the band's 30 year run, 2026 tour

Adam Duritz: Counting Crows Frontman on the band's 30 year run, 2026 tour

Author: Newstalk ZB January 9, 2026 Duration: 9:02

When it comes to California rock, no one does it quite like Counting Crows. 

They’ve sold more than 20 million albums, captivating listeners with their soulful sound and roof-raising live performances. 

They’ve returned to tour the world 30 years after their global explosion, and they’re kicking it off in 2026 with a March show in Auckland. 

Adam Duritz, founding member and frontman, told Andrew Dickens one of the things keeping them going after 30 years is “bloody-minded stubbornness”.  

“I dreamed of doing this my entire life,” he said. 

“I feel pretty lucky about the situation, and also pretty determined still.” 

“I really love it – it's all I ever wanted to do.”  

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