Counting Crows – Mr. Jones (1993) Counting Crows 1993 Mr. Jones Did you know that... “Mr. Jones” is a reference to Marty Jones, who was a friend of Counting Crows singer Adam Duritz. Before he joined Counting Crows, Duritz and Jones had a band named The Himalayans. How does this song make you feel? Report abuse SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS