Weezer is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1992.
The line-up has changed three times since its formation.
Weezer has sold 9,200,000 albums in the US and 17,525,000 worldwide.
-Wikipedia
From:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres:
Alternative rock, power pop, pop punk, emo, indie rock
Years active:
1992-present
Associated acts:
The Relationship, The Rentals, Scott & Rivers, Shriners, Space Twins, The Special Goodness
Name Origin:
Weezer is a nickname Cuomo was given when he was a kid by other children who were teasing him about his asthma.
Members:
Rivers Cuomo -
lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, harmonica
(1992-present)
Patrick Wilson -
drums, percussion, guitar, vocals, keyboards
(1992-present)
Brian Bell -
guitar, vocals, keyboards, harmonica
(1993-present)
Scott Shriner -
bass guitar, vocals, keyboards
(2001-present)
Past members:
Matt Sharp -
bass guitar, backing vocals
(1992-1998)
Jason Cropper -
guitar, backing vocals
(1992-1993)
Mikey Welsh -
bass guitar, backing vocals
(1998-2001; died 2011)
Did you know:
• their first gig was opening for Keanu Reeves' band
Dogstar
at Raji's Bar and Ribshack on Hollywood Boulevard
Weezer Awards:
1995
4 MTV Video Music Awards including Best Alternative Video, Breakthrough Video, Best Direction (Spike Jonze), and Best Editing (Eric Zumbrunnen)
Tour Dates: