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Weezer’s Ups and Downs Through the Years

Weezer has faced dramatic lineup shifts, controversial lyrics from Rivers Cuomo on 'Pinkerton' and the viral buzz of their 'Africa' cover

While singer Rivers Cuomo and various incarnations of the Los Angeles–based group have unquestionably been successful (with 35 million records sold worldwide), the quality of their music and their public image have been intensely debated throughout their 30-year career. Weezer band members have faced their fair share of drama away from the stage too, including bassist Scott Shriner ’s wife, Jillian Lauren, being arrested in April 2025 following a shootout with Los Angeles police. The musicians were set to headline a week-long SZNZ: In Residence on Broadway event at New York City’s Main Stem in September 2022, but the entire concert series was canceled due to low ticket sales one month before opening night.

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