Weezer
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Weezer is an alternative, geek rock band from Los Angeles, California formed in 1992. To date, the band has sold over 7.5 million records in the United States.
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About
The band was formed on February 14, 1992 in Los Angeles, California by Rivers Cuomo, Patrick Wilson, Matt Sharp, and Jason Cropper. Where five weeks after forming, they had their first gig in the opening for Dogstar with Keanu Reeves at Raji's Bar and Ribshack on Hollywood Boulevard.
After doing several gigs, soon the band started to receive attention from talent scouts and on 1993 signed a record deal with Geffen Records, under the DGC Label which released their self-titled debut album Weezer also known as the Blue Album on 1994. This album then brought them to fame.
Members
The band currently consist of the following members:
Brian Bell — guitar, backing vocals (1993-present)
Rivers Cuomo — vocals, guitar
Scott Shriner — bass, backing vocals (2001-present) (plays on Maladroit and Make Believe)
Patrick Wilson — drums
Former members:
Jason Cropper — guitar, backing vocals (1992-93)
Matt Sharp — bass, backing vocals (1992-97) (plays on The Blue Album and Pinkerton)
Mikey Welsh — bass, backing vocals (1998-2001) (plays on The Green Album)
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The International Golden Toque Award | Best International Album (2nd Place) for "Maladroit" |
| 1995 | MTV Video Music Award | Best Alternative Video for "Buddy Holly" |
| 1995 | MTV Video Music Award | Breakthrough Video for "Buddy Holly" |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Weezer (Blue Album) | 3x Platinum | United States - RIAA |
| 1996 | Pinkerton | Certified Gold | United States - RIAA |
| 2001 | Weezer (Green Album) | Platinum | United States - RIAA |
| 2002 | Maladroit | Gold | United States - RIAA |
| 2005 | Make Believe | Platinum | United States - RIAA |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Modern Rock | Mainstream Rock | Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Perfect Situation | 1 | - | 51 | Make Believe |
| 2006 | This Is Such A Pity | 31 | - | - | Make Believe |
| 2005 | Beverly Hills | 1 | 26 | 10 | Make Believe |
| 2005 | We Are All On Drugs | 10 | 35 | - | Make Believe |
| 2002 | Dope Nose | 8 | - | - | Maladroit |
| 2002 | Keep Fishin' | 15 | - | - | Maladroit |
| 2001 | Hash Pipe | 2 | 24 | - | Weezer (Green Album) |
| 2001 | Island In The Sun | 11 | - | - | Weezer (Green Album) |
| 2001 | Photograph | 17 | - | - | Weezer (Green Album) |
| 1997 | The Good Life | 32 | - | - | Pinkerton |
| 1996 | El Scorcho | 19 | - | - | Pinkerton |
| 1995 | Buddy Holly | - | 34 | - | Weezer (Blue Album) |
| 1995 | Say It Ain't So | 7 | - | - | Weezer (Blue Album) |
| 1994 | Buddy Holly | 2 | - | - | Weezer (Blue Album) |
| 1994 | Undone - The Sweater Song | 6 | 30 | 57 | Weezer (Blue Album) |
News
Tours & Concerts
There are no current tour and concert schedule for the band.
Announcements
- Weezer is set to release Live DVD Soon!
- Brian Bell has hand signed a limited number of guitars available only in the Target.
- The announcement of having a greatest hits collection for Weezer is premature, as plans for a greatest hits CD have not been finalized. A recent update was posted on the site stating "If it happens, it will definitely have some new tracks. No new studio work done at this time though."
Discography
Comprehensive list of the recordings made.
Albums
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Singles
| Date | Title | Label |
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| 1994 | Undone - The Sweater Song | DGC Records |
| 1994 | Buddy Holly | DGC Records |
| 1995 | Say It Ain't So | DGC Records |
| 1996 | El Scorcho | DGC Records |
| 1996 | The Good Life | DGC Records |
| 1997 | Pink Triangle | DGC Records |
| 2001 | Hash Pipe | DGC Records |
| 2001 | Island in the Sun | DGC Records |
| 2001 | Photograph | DGC Records |
| 2002 | Dope Nose | DGC Records |
| 2002 | Keep Fishin' | Geffen |
| 2005 | Beverly Hills | Geffen |
| 2005 | We Are All on Drugs | Geffen |
| 2005 | Perfect Situation | Geffen |
| 2006 | This Is Such a Pity | Geffen |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- Weezer had their first gig opening for Dogstar, featuring Keanu Reeves, at Raji's Bar and Ribshack on Hollywood Boulevard.
- Songs like "The Good Life" and "El Scorcho" were wriiten by Cuomo based on his personal reflections on the change from anonymous student to rock star, during his time at Harvard.
- In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine inducted Pinkerton into its Album Hall of Fame.
- One notable Weezer fan tradition is the "flying W" hand symbol, which is frequently seen at live shows. The hand symbol has been used for background decoration during live show, and the band now sells an official t-shirt with the symbol on it.
