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Rivers Cuomo (/ ˈ k w oʊ m oʊ / KWOH-moh; born June 13, 1970) is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter of the rock band Weezer.Cuomo was born in New York City and raised in several Buddhist communities in the northeastern U.S. until the age of 10, when his family settled in Connecticut.
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Weezer recorded their debut album with producer Ric Ocasek at Electric Lady Studios in New York City. [8] Cropper was fired during recording, as Cuomo and Sharp felt he was threatening the band chemistry. He was replaced by Brian Bell. [5] Weezer's self-titled debut album, also known as the "Blue Album", was released in May 1994. [9]
Weezer in 1994: Patrick Wilson, left, Matt Sharp, Brian Bell and Rivers Cuomo. (Jim Steinfeldt / Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images)
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Scott Gardner Shriner [1] (born July 11, 1965) is an American musician best known as a member of the rock band Weezer, with whom he has recorded twelve studio albums.Joining the band in 2001, Shriner is the band's longest serving bass guitarist.
After Cropper left Weezer, he and his then wife, Amy Wellner Cropper, formed the band Chopper One. [5] The pair (along with drummer Tyrone Rio) released the single "Free Lunch" in 1995, followed by the album Now Playing in 1997. In January 1994, their first child daughter Kiefer Rain Cropper, was born.
Shortly before Weezer's first album came out 25 years ago, Jason Cropper learned his girlfriend was pregnant – and that led to his dismissal from the band. But today, he has no regrets.