Weezer is a Grammy-winning American rock band from Los Angeles, California formed in 1992. Initially, the band consisted of Rivers Cuomo (lead vocals, guitar), Patrick Wilson (drums, backing vocals), Matt Sharp (bass, backing vocals), and Jason Cropper (guitar, backing vocals). Cropper was later replaced by Brian Bell. Matt Sharp was subsequently replaced by Mikey Welsh who was later replaced with Scott Shriner.[13] They have released six full-length albums, five EPs, and a DVD. Weezer has sold more than six million records in the US to date.[14]
The band is best known for their successful singles "Buddy Holly", "Undone (The Sweater Song)", "Say It Ain't So", "Hash Pipe", "Crab", "Island in the Sun", and "Perfect Situation". Their first two records ( Pinkerton and The Blue Album) are generally regarded as their best work.