Hollywood was devastated Wednesday when information got here that prolific singer-songwriter Adam Schlesinger handed away on account of coronavirus problems. The artist, who was 52, was a songwriter on The CW’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and co-founder of rock group Fountains of Wayne, identified for its hit, “Stacy’s Mother.” Schlessinger was additionally the songwriter behind lots of your favourite films. He penned the eponymous music from That Thing You Do, contributed to the Josie and the Pussycats soundtrack, in addition to wrote the opening pop quantity for Music & Lyrics.
Messages of affection and reward poured out over social media, celebrating the artist beloved by so many. Tom Hanks, who wrote and directed That Factor You Do and simply overcame his own encounter with the novel coronavirus tweeted out his condolences about Schlesinger’s passing. “There can be no Playtone with out Adam Schlesinger, with out his ‘That Factor You Do!’ He was a One-der. Misplaced him to Covid-19. Terribly unhappy in the present day.”
There can be no Playtone with out Adam Schlesinger, with out his That Factor You Do! He was a One-der. Misplaced him to Covid-19. Terribly unhappy in the present day. Hanx
— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) April 2, 2020
That Factor You Do star Ethan Embry additionally tweeted about Schlesinger’s game-changing contribution to the movie. “I bear in mind the day all of the Oneders, @LivTyler and @tomhanks sat in a room and performed about 6 submitted tracks from completely different bands for That Factor You Do. Once we heard Adam Schlesinger’s cassette it was immediately clear which monitor we would wish to be taught,” he wrote.
I bear in mind the day all of the Oneders, @LivTyler and @tomhanks sat in a room and performed about 6 submitted tracks from completely different bands for That Factor You Do. Once we heard Adam Schlesinger’s cassette it was immediately clear which monitor we would wish to be taught.
— Ethan Embry (@EmbryEthan) April 2, 2020
Rachel Bloom has been tweeting messages of heartbreak over the lack of her Loopy Ex-Girlfriend collaborator, calling him “irreplaceable” earlier than sharing a video of him engaged on the lyrics for the Season three music “I Go to the Zoo (Explicit).”
I’ve a lot to say about Adam Schlesinger that I’m at an entire loss for phrases. He’s irreplaceable.
— Rachel Bloom (@Racheldoesstuff) April 2, 2020
Engaged on “I Go to the Zoo.” pic.twitter.com/b8CDQ1yciQ
— Rachel Bloom (@Racheldoesstuff) April 2, 2020
Loopy Ex-Girlfriend co-creator Aline Brosh-McKenna wrote a touching tribute to Schlesinger, saying, “Adam was so humorous, so variety, so opinionated, so intelligent, so passionate. We labored collectively and agreed and disagreed and rejoiced and bemoaned and celebrated and it felt further candy for me as a result of l’d identified him so lengthy. I like that man. I like all of the recollections.” She additionally shared audio of one of many demos he wrote for the present, and adopted it with a candy video, posted to her Instagram, of Schlesinger and Bloom rehearsing a efficiency of the Fountains of Wayne traditional “Stacy’s Mother.”
half about Adam pic.twitter.com/x2LMIvZ9qf
— Aline Brosh McKenna (@alinebmckenna) April 1, 2020
2/2 pic.twitter.com/SlmWL8RJl2
— Aline Brosh McKenna (@alinebmckenna) April 1, 2020
Jimmy Kimmel, who labored with Schlesinger on Crank Yankers, wrote, “I’m very sorry to listen to the horrible information about Adam Schlesinger. I had the pleasure of working with Adam when he wrote the theme to Crank Yankers. He was a form and super-talented man who can be missed. Sending like to his household, buddies and followers.”
I’m very sorry to listen to the horrible information about Adam Schlesinger. I had the pleasure of working with Adam when he wrote the theme to Crank Yankers. He was a form and super-talented man who can be missed. Sending like to his household, buddies and followers.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) April 1, 2020
Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote, “That is so heartbreaking. What a expertise, what a loss. Sending all of the like to his household, family members, Bloom and the whole Loopy Ex-Girlfriend prolonged household.”
That is so heartbreaking. What a expertise, what a loss. Sending all of the like to his household, family members, Bloom and the whole Loopy Ex-Girlfriend prolonged household. https://t.co/XPkYGu6HzD
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) April 1, 2020
Darren Criss additionally shared a mournful message in regards to the information, tweeting, “For these of you who know my life as a songwriter- Adam Schlesinger’s profession was all the time a giant supply of inspiration for me. He had a lyrical cheekiness that was solely matched by his skilled understanding of type, and was all the time capable of fuse the 2 in a extremely enjoyable, accessible means…”
For these of you who know my life as a songwriter- Adam Schlesinger’s profession was all the time a giant supply of inspiration for me. He had a lyrical cheekiness that was solely matched by his skilled understanding of type, and was all the time capable of fuse the 2 in a extremely enjoyable, accessible means..
— Darren Criss (@DarrenCriss) April 1, 2020
Jack Antonoff wrote a lovely message on Twitter, saying, “Adam Schlesinger took pop music writing to its classiest and most untouchable place. an honor to stay on the identical time he made his work.”
adam schlesinger took pop music writing to its classiest and most untouchable place. an honor to stay on the identical time he made his work.
— jackantonoff (@jackantonoff) April 1, 2020
Elijah Wood tweeted, “Ugh. Heartbreaking to listen to about Adam Schlesinger having handed. Such an excellent songwriter.”
Ugh. Heartbreaking to listen to about Adam Schlesinger having handed. Such an excellent songwriter.
— Elijah Wooden (@elijahwood) April 1, 2020
Chris Carrabba tweeted from the Dashboard Confessional account, “I’m greedy for the appropriate phrases. My expensive good friend Adam Schlesinger has handed away from COVID-19. You understand him finest by means of his music. From his band @fountainsofwayn to the numerous films and television reveals he scored, most lately My Loopy Ex Girlfriend (cont’d). and most famously That Factor You Do. I knew him finest as a mentor, and a good friend. We should take this significantly. Persons are sick and dying. It’s onerous to remain locked indoors however lives can be saved. Deal with one another. Relaxation In Peace, my expensive good friend. -Chris.”
I’m greedy for the appropriate phrases. My expensive good friend Adam Schlesinger has handed away from COVID-19. You understand him finest by means of his music. From his band @fountainsofwayn to the numerous films and television reveals he scored, most lately My Loopy Ex Girlfriend (cont’d) pic.twitter.com/to8H4IoLtj
— Dashboard Confessional (@dashboardmusic) April 1, 2020
Learn on extra celebs reactions to the unhappy information of Schlesinger’s passing.
I used to be an enormous Fountains of Wayne fan, and I simply discovered in regards to the passing of Adam Schlesinger. Heartbreaking.
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) April 1, 2020
Adam was so very important to “Loopy Ex-Girlfriend” serving to create so many fantastic songs, and outdoors of that he created such nice music for the world. The few instances I briefly met him he was so variety. What a very gifted man. That is devastating. https://t.co/0Hr7ijf18D
— Benjamin Siemon (@BenjaminJS) April 1, 2020
Adam Schlesinger’s “That Factor You Do” is an incredible music, however do not sleep on the faux Wham! quantity he wrote for the opening of Music and Lyrics.
— Ken Jennings (@KenJennings) April 1, 2020
My coronary heart is damaged. Adam Schlesinger is my favourite modern songwriter and he was so good to me the instances I’ve met him. My coronary heart goes out to all of his family and friends. Simply crushing. He was a legend. https://t.co/TKnjpYFUHn
— Allie Goertz (@AllieGoertz) April 1, 2020
We’ll miss you… Adam Schlesinger died of Covid 19 at age 52 in the present day. He was writing the Music for The Nanny Musical. Devasted:disappointed_relieved::sob::weary: My prayers are for you. Could peace be with you… https://t.co/bQ4aMznKk4
— Fran Drescher (@frandrescher) April 1, 2020
Oh god. Adam Schlesinger was wildly gifted. He graciously wrote the theme music to my “KATHY” discuss present referred to as “I am going to say it” He was so affected person with me as I used to be recording it within the sales space, guiding me at each step. He did the gig as a favor, in somewhat house studio on a Saturday💔 https://t.co/SpTdcoBIco
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) April 1, 2020
Bleak, bleak information. Adam Schlesinger. Bona fide genius and beautiful particular person. Gold and silver.
— Hugh Grant (@HackedOffHugh) April 2, 2020
R.I.P. Adam Schlesinger. No one wrote faux songs higher than him, and he was fairly fucking nice at writing actual songs too. https://t.co/LOSF4zi6F5
— Griffin Newman (@GriffLightning) April 2, 2020