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
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)
Name Origin:
Weezer is a nickname Cuomo was given when he was a kid by other children who were teasing him about his asthma.
From: Los Angeles, California, United States
Genre(s):
Alternative rock,
power pop,
pop punk,
emo,
indie rock
Active From: 1992-present
Associated Acts:
The Relationship,
The Rentals,
Scott & Rivers,
Shriners,
Space Twins,
The Special Goodness
Did You Know:
• their first gig was opening for Keanu Reeves' band
Dogstar
at Raji's Bar and Ribshack on Hollywood Boulevard
Awards:
1995
4 MTV Video Music Awards including Best Alternative Video, Breakthrough Video, Best Direction (Spike Jonze), and Best Editing (Eric Zumbrunnen)
Quotes: