Weezer

Weezer is an American alternative rock band. Formed on February 14, 1992, they have released five full length albums, two EPs, a DVD, and a two-disc set, deluxe remastered edition of their debut album with the addition of b-sides and imports. more...

Their latest album, entitled Make Believe, was released on May 10, 2005. They have sold over 7 million records to date.

History

Early days (1992-1993)

Weezer formed on February 14, 1992, in Los Angeles, California by Rivers Cuomo, Patrick Wilson, Matt Sharp, and Jason Cropper.

Five weeks after forming, they had their first gig, opening for Dogstar (featuring Keanu Reeves) at Raji's Bar and Ribshack on Hollywood Boulevard. Weezer began playing clubs to small audiences around L.A. and recording home-demos. Soon the band began to receive attention from various A&R reps, and were signed on June 26, 1993 by Todd Sullivan, an A&R rep from Geffen Records. The band was signed onto the DGC label (which later became Interscope).

The Blue Album (1993-1994)

The self-titled debut, Weezer, commonly referred to as The Blue Album, was released May 10, 1994 (not to be confused with their 2001 "comeback" album, which was also eponymously titled). "Undone - The Sweater Song", "Buddy Holly" and "Say It Ain't So” were released as singles. The album was produced by former Cars frontman Ric Ocasek.

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