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“I think there is a very subtle shift from the metal I grew up on to Weezer. I think the big shift was from a minor key to a major key. That made a huge difference in how it was perceived.”

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Rivers Cuomo
Rivers Cuomo

Rivers Cuomo is a talented musician best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Weezer. Since the mid-1990s, Cuomo and his band have gained global popularity for their unique musical style and profound lyrics. more

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