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American power pop band known for witty lyrics, catchy melodies, and the hit single "Stacy's Mom".Formed in New York City in 1996 by songwriters Chris Collingwood (vocals) and Adam Schlesinger (bass). Released five studio albums between 1996 and 2011, achieving mainstream success with "Stacy's Mom" (2003). Won a Grammy nomination. Disbanded following Schlesinger's death in 2020.

• Co-founder Adam Schlesinger was a highly successful songwriter and composer outside the band, winning Emmy Awards for his work on "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and an Oscar nomination for the title song of the film "That Thing You Do!".
• Despite the massive success of "Stacy's Mom", the band never quite replicated that level of mainstream chart success, though they maintained a dedicated cult following.
• Adam Schlesinger tragically died on April 1, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19 while hospitalized for the virus. This led to the effective end of the band.
• Lead singer Chris Collingwood has pursued a solo career since the band's dissolution.
• The band's name comes from a store in Wayne, New Jersey, called "Fountain's of Wayne", specializing in garden statuary and fountains.