Weezer
Weezer are a Los Angeles rock band whose guitar hooks and personal songs connect the Blue Album and Pinkerton to new releases and generations of fans.
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Weezer’s happenings, collected from public sources, plus their backstory and Starbook, where fans write.
Known for
Overview
- Formed
- 1992 · Los Angeles, California
- Members
- Rivers Cuomo, Patrick Wilson, Brian Bell and Scott Shriner
- Breakout
- 1994 · Weezer, known as the Blue Album
- Known for
- Alternative rock, power pop and guitar-driven songs
Mini bio
How it started.
Weezer formed in Los Angeles in 1992 with Rivers Cuomo, Patrick Wilson, Matt Sharp and Jason Cropper. Early studio recordings helped them secure a Geffen deal in 1993. Brian Bell joined during the making of their debut; Scott Shriner became their bassist in 2001.
The songs fans found.
Their 1994 debut, the Blue Album, broke through with “Undone – The Sweater Song,” “Buddy Holly” and “Say It Ain’t So.” Ric Ocasek produced the album, and Spike Jonze’s “Buddy Holly” video placed the band inside Happy Days. Pinkerton followed in 1996; its initially difficult reception gave way to a devoted following.
Room to experiment.
The Green Album brought “Hash Pipe” and “Island in the Sun” in 2001. Later, a fan campaign helped prompt their 2018 cover of Toto’s “Africa.” They followed it with the Teal Album’s collection of covers, recorded OK Human with a 38-piece orchestra, and explored the seasons through SZNZ.
Still making things together.
The 2026 Gold Album brought the band together with producers Kenneth Blume and Klas Åhlund. In an interview, Cuomo described a more collaborative approach to lyrics and arrangements, with his bandmates helping decide what belonged on the record.
Creditschronological, newest first
Albums and EPs
- 2026Weezer (Gold Album)Recording artist
- 2022SZNZ: WinterRecording artist
- 2021Van WeezerRecording artist
- 2021OK HumanRecording artist
- 2019Weezer (Teal Album)Recording artist
- 2016Weezer (White Album)Recording artist
- 2001Weezer (Green Album)Recording artist
- 1996PinkertonRecording artist
- 1994Weezer (Blue Album)Recording artist
Music videos
- 2008Pork and BeansPerformers
Awards
Quotes
I really trust our band to make these decisions together.Rivers Cuomo, The New Yorker
On collaborating with his bandmates while making the Gold Album. Source: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/rivers-cuomo-is-piecing-it-all-together
Trivia
- The band’s name came from a childhood nickname given to Rivers Cuomo by his father.
- Weezer played Oasis and Nirvana covers under the name Goat Punishment.
- 1192 takes its name from November 1992, when its early studio sessions were recorded.
- The “Keep Fishin’” video features the Muppets, with Patrick Wilson held captive by Miss Piggy.
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