Weezer is one of the most iconic alternative rock bands of all time, but there are still some lesser-known facts about the band that even hardcore fans might not be aware of.

1. The band formed in 1992, and their debut album was released in 1994. Weezer’s first album, “The Blue Album,” was a massive success, and it included some of the band’s most popular tracks, such as “Buddy Holly,” “Say It Ain’t So,” and “Undone – The Sweater Song.”

2. The band’s original name was “Fuzz,” but they changed it to Weezer before releasing their debut album.

3. The band’s lead singer, Rivers Cuomo, attended Harvard University in the mid-’90s and lived in a dorm room that was decorated with Weezer posters and memorabilia.

4. Weezer is known for its quirky music videos, and the band’s video for “Buddy Holly” was directed by Spike Jonze, who went on to direct films like “Being John Malkovich” and “Her.”

5. In 2010, Weezer collaborated with clothing brand Hurley to release a limited edition album, “Hurley,” which was named after the character from the TV show “Lost.”

6. Weezer has had several lineup changes over the years, but Rivers Cuomo has remained the band’s frontman and primary songwriter throughout their entire career.

7. Weezer has been nominated for four Grammy Awards, but they have yet to win one.

8. The band’s sixth album, “Pinkerton,” was initially a commercial failure when it was released in 1996, but it has since become a cult classic and is often regarded as one of the band’s best albums.

9. Weezer has covered several songs over the years, including Toto’s “Africa” and Nirvana’s “Lithium.”

10. In 2018, Weezer released their eleventh studio album, “The Black Album,” which features the hit single “Can’t Knock the Hustle.”

Overall, Weezer has had a long and successful career, and they continue to be one of the most beloved alternative rock bands of all time.