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Weezer recorded their debut album with producer Ric Ocasek at Electric Lady Studios in New York City. [8] Cropper was fired during recording, as Cuomo and Sharp felt he was threatening the band chemistry. He was replaced by Brian Bell. [5] Weezer's self-titled debut album, also known as the "Blue Album", was released in May 1994. [9]
Weezer's breakout came with the release of the music video for "Buddy Holly," directed by Spike Jonze and set in the world of the TV show "Happy Days." The video, along with others from the debut ...
Self-consciously nerdy in an era of scuzzy post-grunge bluster, 1994's crisp and witty "Weezer" — soon to be known as the Blue Album because of its cover (and the fact that the band kept naming ...
Weezer (commonly known as the Blue Album) is the debut studio album by the American rock band Weezer, released on May 10, 1994, by DGC Records. It was produced by Ric Ocasek of the Cars . Weezer formed in Los Angeles in 1992, and initially struggled to engage audiences, who were more interested in grunge .
Stipe, however, says that is not the reason why the band is named R.E.M. [279] Reel Big Fish – The band chose this name in favor of "The Fisher King", a reference to the film of the same name, as well as "Dull Boy Jack", a reference to The Shining. The final name was chosen almost arbitrarily, under the notion that it could be changed later.
Beyond catchy tunes, Weezer has garnered a reputation for their online presence, where they've become the subject of memes like the "Get Weezered" trend, a Rickroll-like "gotcha" meme where users ...
Pinkerton is the second studio album by the American rock band Weezer, released on September 24, 1996, by DGC Records.The guitarist and vocalist Rivers Cuomo wrote most of Pinkerton while studying at Harvard University, after abandoning plans for a rock opera, Songs from the Black Hole.
Weezer's 'Blue Album' is turning 30, and Rivers Cuomo's songs of heartbreak, fun, and ripping guitar are still classics in almost everyone's books. Here's why.