Weezer

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Weezer is an American rock band. Formed in 1992, they have released eight full length albums, six EPs, and a DVD. Their latest album, titled 'Weezer (White Album)', came out on April 1st, 2016. They've sold over nine million records in the United States to date. Playing music influenced by alternative bands and power pop artists among others, they're sometimes viewed as a part of the 90s indie movement.

Weezer started in Los Angeles, California when Rivers Cuomo joined with Patrick Wilson, Matt Sharp, and Jason Cropper, who was later replaced by Brian Bell. Five weeks after forming, they had their first gig, opening for Dogstar at Raji's Bar and Ribshack on Hollywood Boulevard. Weezer began playing clubs to small audiences around L.A. and recording homemade demos. The group soon received attention from various A&R reps, and the guys were signed on June 26, 1993 by Todd Sullivan, an A&R rep from Geffen Records. The band became a part of the DGC label (which later turned into Interscope).

Genres

Alternative Rock Power Pop Rock Geek Rock Pop Rock

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Weezer members

Current members: Patrick Wilson (original, percussion, drums (drum set), guitar, keyboard, background vocals), Rivers Cuomo (guitar, original, keyboard, lead vocals), Brian Bell (keyboard, background vocals, guitar), Scott Shriner (bass, keyboard, background vocals), Josh Freese (additional, percussion, drums (drum set))

Former members: Matt Sharp (bass, original, background vocals), Bobby Schneck (additional, guitar, keyboard), Mikey Welsh (background vocals, bass), Daniel Brummel (additional, guitar, drums (drum set), keyboard), Jason Cropper (background vocals, original, guitar), David Elitch (additional, drums (drum set))