Weezer is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California formed in 1992. Initially, the band consisted of Rivers Cuomo (lead vocals, guitar), Patrick Wilson (drums, backing vocals), Matt Sharp (bass, backing vocals), and Jason Cropper (guitar, backing vocals). Cropper was later replaced by Brian Bell. Matt Sharp was subsequently replaced by Mikey Welsh who was later replaced with Scott Shriner.weezer - history They have released six full-length albums, three EPs, and a DVD. Weezer has sold more than six million records in the US to date.

The band is most known for singles such as "Buddy Holly", "Island in the Sun", "Beverly Hills" and "Pork and Beans".

History

Formation and debut album (1992–1995)

Weezer's first gig was opening for Keanu Reeves' band Dogstar. Weezer recorded its debut album with producer Ric Ocasek at Electric Lady Studios in New York City. During the recording, Jason Cropper left the band and was replaced by Brian Bell, then bassist for the band Carnival Art. The band released Weezer in May 1994. The record label originally did not wish to release a single, to see how much sales could be created by word-of-mouth alone. Soon after the release of Weezer a DJ, Marco Collins, on the Seattle radio station, The End, started playing "Undone—The Sweater Song" after hearing of their semi-success in California, which led their record label to release "Undone—The Sweater Song" as the first official single. The music video was directed by Spike Jonze."movies.yahoo.com Spike Jonze Biography", Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved on September 5, 2006 Filmed in an unbroken take, it featured Weezer performing on a sound stage with various amusing studio antics, including a pack of dogs swarming the set. Luerssen D., John, 2004 p. 120 The video became an instant hit on MTV. Luerssen D., John, 2004 p. 121