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Weezer’s ‘Blue Album’ Getting Reissued Again
Weezer‘s all about nostalgia lately. So it’s no surprise that their notorious first release, ‘The Blue Album,’ is getting reissued for the second time. The debut – responsible for the band’s success, and originally released in May 1994 – will hit the shelves once again on Aug. 13. This re-re-release is part of Universal’s Back to Black push, a stream of classic launches to celebrate the 60th anniversary of vinyl.
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Former Weezer Bassist Mikey Welsh Dies at 40
Mikey Welsh, who played bass with the band Weezer from 1998 to 2001 before going on to a career as an artist, was found dead in the Chicago Raffaello Hotel on Saturday.
Hotel staff discovered the 40-year-old’s body in his room at 2:50 p.m. when he failed to complete check-out procedures. An autopsy is being performed, but police say no foul play is suspected.
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Weezer Sets Up Its Own Rock Cruise, Setting Sail in January 2012 [VIDEO]
Rock cruises have gotten pretty popular over the last decade or so, offering an interesting (albeit expensive) twist on the concert experience for fans of bands like Guster, Barenaked Ladies, John Mayer, and Rick Springfield.