With “Mr. Jones” propelling the band forward, and with positive reviews from Rolling Stone and other publications, it was decided that the band could use a second guitarist, and Dan Vickrey, another Bay Area musician, was offered the role as lead guitarist , singing backing vocals . The band toured extensively in 1993 and 1994, both as headliners and in supporting roles with other artists, including the Rolling Stones , Cracker , the Cranberries , Suede , Bob Dylan , Los Lobos , Jellyfish , and Midnight Oil . In 1994, the band appeared on the January 15 broadcast of Saturday Night Live an appearance that Duritz credited with opening the band from a mostly radio play audience to a broader audience and propelling record sales. The band also appeared on Late Show with David Letterman . The album sold seven million copies in the U.S. The band received two Grammy nominations in 1994; one for Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal (for “Round Here”) and one for Best New Artist.
With “Mr. Jones” propelling the band forward, and with positive
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