#97: Weezer

Weezer broke into the mainstream with 1994’s “Sweater Song.” They followed that up with the iconic video “Buddy Holly.” Buddy Holly is an interesting song. It ties Weezer to Buddy Holly who was the original geek rocker. Weezer has since taken the mantle with a series of successful albums and videos. Despite being the kings of nerd rock, they also tread on areas even metal and rap bands fear to tread. No, not the Muppet Show, but their songs “Hashpipe” and “Dopenose” have a harder darker edge than most acts in the darker genres. That gives them credibility. They do music for art's sake as opposed to doing it for shock value.

Rock Star Moment: The video for “Beverly Hills” was filmed at the Playboy Mansion.

Essential Weezer: The Blue Album (1994), Pinkerton (1996), The Green Album (2001)

Weezer’s Top 10:
Undone- The Sweater Song
Buddy Holly
Hash Pipe
Island in the Sun
Pork and Beans
Beverly Hills
Say It Ain’t So
El Scorcho
We Are All On Drugs
Perfect Situation