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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When it comes to California rock, no one does it quite like Counting Crows.&nbsp;
They’ve sold more than 20 million albums, captivating listeners with their soulful sound and roof-raising live performances.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
Adam Duritz, founding member and frontman, told Andrew Dickens one of the things keeping them going after 30 years is “bloody-minded stubbornness”. &nbsp;
“I dreamed of doing this my entire life,” he said.&nbsp;
“I feel pretty lucky about the situation, and also pretty determined still.”&nbsp;
“I really love it – it's all I ever wanted to do.” &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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

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