You'll likely know the name – and you'll definitely know the voice and the iconic songs.

The Grammy and Oscar-nominated rock band Counting Crows are back in New Zealand for the first time since 2015 as part of their Butter Miracle Tour - named after their latest album.

It all started in 1991 and has turned into seven studio albums, 20 million in record sales and being named one of the world's most pre-eminent live touring rock bands.

Their frontman is Adam Duritz who joined Mike Hosking.

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