The Himalayans
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The Himalayans were a rock
band formed in San Francisco in 1990 by Dan Jewett
and Chris Roldan. They prided themselves on the quality of their live performances, putting considerable effort into audio engineering to get a "studio" sound in live venues.
The Himalayans disbanded amicably in 1991 when Adam Duritz
left the band to form Counting Crows
with guitarist David Bryson (who also produced The Himalayans' demo recording). The Himalayans song "Round Here
" was recorded on Counting Crows' first album (being the opening track), and remains popular at their live performances.
The Counting Crows hit "Mr. Jones" was titled after Marty Jones, Himalayans bass player and childhood friend of Adam Duritz.
The band's only album, She Likes the Weather
, was put together by Dan Jewett from a December 1991 studio recording of the band's set and their original demo tape, adding a few clips from radio interviews with the band. Tyrannosaurus Records released a digitally remastered version of "She Likes the Weather" on Thursday, April 12, 2007.
Rock and roll
Rock and roll is a genre of popular music that originated and evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s, primarily from a combination of African American blues, country, jazz, and gospel music...
band formed in San Francisco in 1990 by Dan Jewett
Dan Jewett
Daniel Ryan Jewett is a musician and journalist.He was born in Orange, California, USA and has lived in New Mexico, Colorado, San Francisco, and, most recently, Oakland...
and Chris Roldan. They prided themselves on the quality of their live performances, putting considerable effort into audio engineering to get a "studio" sound in live venues.
The Himalayans disbanded amicably in 1991 when Adam Duritz
Adam Duritz
Adam Fredric Duritz is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and film producer. He is best known for his role as frontman and vocalist for the rock band Counting Crows, in which he is a founding member and principal composer of their catalogue of songs.Duritz has recorded solo...
left the band to form Counting Crows
Counting Crows
Counting Crows is an American rock band originating from Berkeley, California. Formed in 1991, the group gained popularity following the release of its debut album in 1993, August and Everything After, which featured the hit single "Mr. Jones"...
with guitarist David Bryson (who also produced The Himalayans' demo recording). The Himalayans song "Round Here
Round Here
"Round Here" was released in 1994 from Geffen Records as the second single from the Counting Crows' debut album, August and Everything After ....
" was recorded on Counting Crows' first album (being the opening track), and remains popular at their live performances.
The Counting Crows hit "Mr. Jones" was titled after Marty Jones, Himalayans bass player and childhood friend of Adam Duritz.
The band's only album, She Likes the Weather
She Likes the Weather
She Likes the Weather is a 17 song album by the San Francisco band The Himalayans produced by Dan Jewett from a December 1991 studio recording and their original demo tape, re-released on compact disc in 2002 ....
, was put together by Dan Jewett from a December 1991 studio recording of the band's set and their original demo tape, adding a few clips from radio interviews with the band. Tyrannosaurus Records released a digitally remastered version of "She Likes the Weather" on Thursday, April 12, 2007.
Band members
- Dan JewettDan JewettDaniel Ryan Jewett is a musician and journalist.He was born in Orange, California, USA and has lived in New Mexico, Colorado, San Francisco, and, most recently, Oakland...
(guitar) - Chris Roldan (drums)
- Dave JanuskoDave JanuskoDave Janusko is a BMI Award-winning songwriter, musician, producer, DJ, and remixer. He lives in San Francisco.-Career:Janusko studied graphic design at Kent State University, then moved to New York City in 1988...
(bass, later guitar) - Adam DuritzAdam DuritzAdam Fredric Duritz is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and film producer. He is best known for his role as frontman and vocalist for the rock band Counting Crows, in which he is a founding member and principal composer of their catalogue of songs.Duritz has recorded solo...
(vocals) - Marty Jones (bass)
Discography
- 1991 Demo tape ("Round HereRound Here"Round Here" was released in 1994 from Geffen Records as the second single from the Counting Crows' debut album, August and Everything After ....
", "Diamonds and Babies and Cars", "She Likes the Weather") - 2002 She Likes the WeatherShe Likes the WeatherShe Likes the Weather is a 17 song album by the San Francisco band The Himalayans produced by Dan Jewett from a December 1991 studio recording and their original demo tape, re-released on compact disc in 2002 ....