Weezer

Fact Sheet

Musical genre:	Alternative, Rock
Country	USA
Years active	1992-

Weezer is an American rock and roll band. The specific genre of their music is debated, although it can be said that their style is related to Alternative rock and/or Emo. They formed on February 14, 1992. They have released four full length albums, an EP, a DVD, and their debut album was recently rereleased as a deluxe edition. An as-of-yet untitled fifth album is expected to be released in late 2004 or early 2005.

Weezer (AKA "The Blue Album") released: May 10, 1994. Includes "Buddy Holly" and "Undone (The Sweater Song)".
Pinkerton released: September 24, 1996.
Weezer (AKA "The Green Album") released: May 15, 2001.
Maladroit released: May 14, 2002.
The Lion and the Witch released: September 24, 2002. A live EP, recorded during the Maladroit tour.

The band currently consists of the following four members:

Rivers Cuomo, vocals, guitar
Brian Bell, backing vocals, guitar
Scott Shriner, backing vocals, bass (on Maladroit-present)
Patrick Wilson, drums

Former members:

Jason Cropper, guitar (Feb. 1992 - Sept. 1993)
Matt Sharp, bass (on Weezer (1994) and Pinkerton)
Mikey Welsh, bass (on Weezer (2001))

Former member Matt Sharp played bass and sang backing vocals on Weezer/The Blue Album and Pinkerton. He has released two albums with his own band, The Rentals, a current solo EP, Puckett's versus The Country Boy, and a self-titled full-length album.

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