- The Himalayans
Infobox musical artist
Name = The Himalayans
Background = group_or_band
Origin =San Francisco ,California ,United States
Genre = Rock
Years_active = 1990 - 1991
Associated_acts =Counting Crows
URL = http://www.thehimalayans.com/
Past_members = Dan Jewett, Chris Roldan, Dave Janusko, Adam Duritz, Marty JonesThe Himalayans were a rock band formed in
San Francisco in 1990 byDan Jewett andChris 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 formCounting Crows with guitaristDavid 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.Band members
* Dan Jewett (guitar)
* Chris Roldan (drums)
* Dave Janusko (bass, later guitar)
* Adam Duritz (vocals)
* Marty Jones (bass)Discography
* 1991 Demo tape ("Round Here", "Diamonds and Babies and Cars", "She Likes the Weather")
* 2002 "She Likes the Weather "External links
* [http://www.thehimalayans.com/ Official Himalayans Website]
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