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New HBO Doc Explores Counting Crows' Rise and Struggles

12/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The documentary Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? premieres on HBO on December 18.
Directed by Amy Scott, the film traces the band's rise in the 1990s and features interviews and rare footage.
It focuses on Adam Duritz, the band's lead singer, and his mental health struggles after their debut album August and Everything After.
Duritz reflects on a year bartending at the Viper Room, inspiring the follow-up album.

History

Historical Context

Counting Crows released their debut album, *August and Everything After*, on September 14, 1993, selling over 7 million copies in the U.S. The lead singer, Adam Duritz, faced mental health challenges during this period, reflecting growing societal awareness of mental health issues. The band's rise to fame, propelled by the hit "Mr. Jones," continues to spark discussions about artist well-being in the music industry today.

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Story summary

The documentary Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? premieres on HBO on December 18.
Directed by Amy Scott, the film traces the band's rise in the 1990s and features interviews and rare footage.
It focuses on Adam Duritz, the band's lead singer, and his mental health struggles after their debut album August and Everything After.
Duritz reflects on a year bartending at the Viper Room, inspiring the follow-up album.

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