Fans of Rivers Cuomo and his band Weezer have probably read that the lead singer/guitarist cites Brian Wilson as an influence but few may know he gives comic books props for helping him with his lyrics as well.
This interview excerpt with Cuomo via Matt Brundage.
"Lyrically I think I'm influenced by very few other musicians. Maybe Lou Barlow and Brian Wilson and some of his later songs. They just seem very direct and honest and unpretentious. Other than that, I think I'm hugely influenced by comic books..."Cuomo visited Fingerprints record store in Long Beach to promote his new solo CD "Alone II: the Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo," and jam with some members of the audeince. Check out the video and a certain sound guy in Batman attire.
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