Before they were seen partying with the Jackass crew in their video for their newest single “Memories” and before they gained access to the Playboy Mansion to film scenes for their popular hit “Beverly Hills,” Weezer was a 1990’s rock band comprised of four awkward guys in their 20s who were quietly making a name for themselves among the hustle and bustle of Hollywood.
Although their 2006 album Make Believe is what really threw them to the forefront of MTV’s definition of “alternative rock,” hits like “Buddy Holly” and “Undone – The Sweater Song” that were released on 1994 debut album Weezer have and always will personify the talent and unique brilliance that is Weezer.
In the early 1990s Weezer gained most recognition for their awesome music videos that accompanied “Undone” and “Buddy Holly.” For their first single “Undone,” Weezer, headed by vocalist and guitarist Rivers Cuomo, combined a number of amusing scenarios while performing on a simple sound stage, the most popular scene having a pack of dogs bombard the set while the band continues playing. The “Buddy Holly” video features the band imbued in footage of Arnold’s Drive-In Diner, a popular setting from the 1970’s sitcom Happy Days. Rivers Cuomo and crew are seen playing onstage in 50s attire, while girls in poodle skirts prance around. The video ends with a stunt double meant to represent the popular character Fonzie to dance to the closing lines. The video was voted Breakthrough Video and Best Alternative Music Video at the MTV Video Music Awards that year.
Follow-up albums including Pinkerton and The Green Album went on to release other hit singles, among them being one of Weezer’s greatest successes “Island in the Sun.” Cuomo’s vocals on this single provides such a laid-back, feel-good vibe, many people still throw it on the stereo when they need a moment to relax and unwind.
Although their 2006 album Make Believe is what really threw them to the forefront of MTV’s definition of “alternative rock,” hits like “Buddy Holly” and “Undone – The Sweater Song” that were released on 1994 debut album Weezer have and always will personify the talent and unique brilliance that is Weezer.
In the early 1990s Weezer gained most recognition for their awesome music videos that accompanied “Undone” and “Buddy Holly.” For their first single “Undone,” Weezer, headed by vocalist and guitarist Rivers Cuomo, combined a number of amusing scenarios while performing on a simple sound stage, the most popular scene having a pack of dogs bombard the set while the band continues playing. The “Buddy Holly” video features the band imbued in footage of Arnold’s Drive-In Diner, a popular setting from the 1970’s sitcom Happy Days. Rivers Cuomo and crew are seen playing onstage in 50s attire, while girls in poodle skirts prance around. The video ends with a stunt double meant to represent the popular character Fonzie to dance to the closing lines. The video was voted Breakthrough Video and Best Alternative Music Video at the MTV Video Music Awards that year.
Follow-up albums including Pinkerton and The Green Album went on to release other hit singles, among them being one of Weezer’s greatest successes “Island in the Sun.” Cuomo’s vocals on this single provides such a laid-back, feel-good vibe, many people still throw it on the stereo when they need a moment to relax and unwind.
What makes Weezer such a great band is their dedication to the music and staying true to who they are not only as musicians, but as individuals. Even with growing renown and fame, Cuomo sticks to his quirky behaviors and odd fashion sense, making the thick-glasses look popular among the alternative rock scene.
Weezer hit it big on MTV with hits from their self-debut album Weezer, and are still as strong a rock band as ever with releasing two albums in 2010 alone, Raditude and Hurley and Death to False Metal.
Weezer hit it big on MTV with hits from their self-debut album Weezer, and are still as strong a rock band as ever with releasing two albums in 2010 alone, Raditude and Hurley and Death to False Metal.
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