Sign me up RIGHT NOW for that 2026 Pinkerton tour. I am alive because Rivers wrote that album. I will be a screaming and crying 50 year old man, but i WILL be there.
@@QLSProducerThere is no hyperbole or exaggeration. In 1997, I had a noose tied and I was ready to end my life. My love life was in shambles, I failed out of college, nobody loved me, and I was completely alone. But there was something about Pinkerton. I bought it the day it came out, because of my love for Blue Album, and there was something about it that I couldn’t shake. I had just gotten a guitar as well, and was trying to learn how to play it. But Pinkerton… man. Talk about emotions and heartbreak and frustration and aggravation and isolation. Then it clicked. THIS is how you deal with those feelings. You don’t hang yourself in your basement. You take those emotions, and you get them out. You learn some chords, you write some words, you scream and shout and exorcise those demons. In those 35 minutes, Rivers Cuomo saved my life. Period. End of statement. If Pinkerton had never been released, I would not be alive. My children would not exist, and the world would be a significantly darker place without them. The amount of gratitude I have for Weezer as a band, or Rivers as a songwriter, can not be fully stated. I’ll never be able to fully explain how much Pinkerton means. I’ve only seen 3 of its songs live in my 8 Weezer concerts, but there will be nobody else anticipating 2026 and a Pinkerton tour more than this 47 year old. Nobody.
Rivers' face when Questlove was talking about being 8-years old grabbing a soda in the hotel and KISS coming out of the elevator! Hahahah....dude was really shocked
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The reason we love Weezer is because they aren NOT like Green Day or the Foo Fighters. I understand they see the mass appeal of those bands and feel a bit jealous but the more artistic music gets the smaller the audience gets, that's life. We love Weezer and Radiohead just the way they are, anti hero rock stars.
Overall I think it was a pretty cool interview. The guys in Weezer seem to be pretty subdued and mellow. It’s interesting. I think of Weezer and their experience the same way I think of the band Living Colour. Both bands did not expect their first albums to yield a monster hit single and to really sell well And both bands had to deal with semi instant success. One band dealt with it well and well the other band did not. And both bands ended up losing their original bass players. overall I dug the interview. I’ve listened to a lot of your interviews. one thing I will suggest, try if possible to shorten your questions. I Know you know a lot about music and a lot about the bands you are interviewing, but I want to hear more from the artist and maybe a little less from the person asking the questions. That is not a knock, I appreciate your, love all different types of music and I’ve been a fan of the roots for years. Just a critical feedback.
Saw them in 94 in NYC. All I remember what CMJ said was that they were the 90s beach boys. I like the beach boys so I went to see them and was just blown away. Saw them again 7yrs later at UCSD in San Diego, and what difference in the attendance 7yrs later.
Those were great days, when a review/clip comparison could introduce music that way. How cool. Three decades later, do you agree on The Beach Boys nod?
As a drummer & music pundit I can beat describe ?love as a brilliant drummer & dude. Both Questlove & Weezer acknowledge that THE greatest music genius ever is Brian Wilson. Period. 🇺🇲🎼
It's so awesome to hear their reflections on Pinkerton and the 2000-2001 time period. My friends and I were all from that "second generation" and used to talk about Pinkerton vs. Blue. Saw them the first time during the Maladroit tour and all of us were hoping they'd play something from Pinkerton. Was a super fascinating time period as Rivers kept leaking demos for upcoming releases and Songs From The Black Hole was still a myth of sorts.
This is genuinely one of the most consistently interesting podcasts out there. I hope the crew / hosts / guests know how much these conversations are appreciated.
I still have my Weezer Blue album cd ❤ still love it all these years later… so good to see them still going strong and making good music for the new generation ❤
If this podcast was just Quest without these other guys as part of the podcast this would be a million times better. Drop them please. They provide zero to this. Honestly, they’re just there. Keep as just Quest and the guest honestly. Please. I doubt this will change this is just me saying what I think they should do. So I’m ready for many comments telling me no these other guys are great for the show! That’s fine. I stand by what I said, and I know Quest wont see this and change the format off my comment haha. But I just wanted to speak my feelings. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
It's stunning seeing how talkative Rivers can actually be when you ask the right questions or get him on about music theory
We really appreciated how open and generous he was.
Sign me up RIGHT NOW for that 2026 Pinkerton tour. I am alive because Rivers wrote that album. I will be a screaming and crying 50 year old man, but i WILL be there.
That's what we like to hear. cc @weezer
@@QLSProducerThere is no hyperbole or exaggeration. In 1997, I had a noose tied and I was ready to end my life. My love life was in shambles, I failed out of college, nobody loved me, and I was completely alone.
But there was something about Pinkerton. I bought it the day it came out, because of my love for Blue Album, and there was something about it that I couldn’t shake. I had just gotten a guitar as well, and was trying to learn how to play it.
But Pinkerton… man. Talk about emotions and heartbreak and frustration and aggravation and isolation.
Then it clicked. THIS is how you deal with those feelings. You don’t hang yourself in your basement. You take those emotions, and you get them out. You learn some chords, you write some words, you scream and shout and exorcise those demons.
In those 35 minutes, Rivers Cuomo saved my life. Period. End of statement. If Pinkerton had never been released, I would not be alive. My children would not exist, and the world would be a significantly darker place without them. The amount of gratitude I have for Weezer as a band, or Rivers as a songwriter, can not be fully stated.
I’ll never be able to fully explain how much Pinkerton means. I’ve only seen 3 of its songs live in my 8 Weezer concerts, but there will be nobody else anticipating 2026 and a Pinkerton tour more than this 47 year old. Nobody.
I regret that I missed the tour where they did the first two albums only.
You didn’t see it in 2011?
@@stanknugget They didn’t come close enough to me for my budget. I am better off now than 13 years ago, so I can go this time
I’m always drawing weezer’s logo in my notebook during high school =w=
Haha. "EPMD" over here...
who doesn't
Rivers' face when Questlove was talking about being 8-years old grabbing a soda in the hotel and KISS coming out of the elevator! Hahahah....dude was really shocked
Rivers is a great listener, and a great sharer
Best Rivers interview I've ever seen by far.
WOW. Sharing with the team...
Man that role call was so fun, never heard this podcast before and I love weezer and the roots. Awesome content
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The reason we love Weezer is because they aren NOT like Green Day or the Foo Fighters.
I understand they see the mass appeal of those bands and feel a bit jealous but the more artistic music gets the smaller the audience gets, that's life.
We love Weezer and Radiohead just the way they are, anti hero rock stars.
Totally agree ❤
"Before Weezer Pat and I started a grunge band and you know, we tried to sound like Nirvana."
"It was rad!"
"Yeah it wa- ...ish."
Hahahaha
Pretty cool. I know Quest is a fan of all types of music but its cool to see you interview the guys from Weezer. Can't wait to hear this.
What did you think?
Overall I think it was a pretty cool interview. The guys in Weezer seem to be pretty subdued and mellow. It’s interesting. I think of Weezer and their experience the same way I think of the band Living Colour. Both bands did not expect their first albums to yield a monster hit single and to really sell well And both bands had to deal with semi instant success. One band dealt with it well and well the other band did not. And both bands ended up losing their original bass players. overall I dug the interview. I’ve listened to a lot of your interviews. one thing I will suggest, try if possible to shorten your questions. I Know you know a lot about music and a lot about the bands you are interviewing, but I want to hear more from the artist and maybe a little less from the person asking the questions. That is not a knock, I appreciate your, love all different types of music and I’ve been a fan of the roots for years. Just a critical feedback.
@@dcarr70 Appreciate the candid (and kind) feedback.
Weezer on Questlove Supreme? I did not see that one coming. I am not mad at all, either.
Let us know what you think
@@QLSProducerlove it!!!!!! So incredible to be able to watch this great podcast!
@@QLSProducer Fantastic conversation
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Saw them in 94 in NYC. All I remember what CMJ said was that they were the 90s beach boys. I like the beach boys so I went to see them and was just blown away. Saw them again 7yrs later at UCSD in San Diego, and what difference in the attendance 7yrs later.
Those were great days, when a review/clip comparison could introduce music that way. How cool. Three decades later, do you agree on The Beach Boys nod?
The Beach Boys influence is what makes em great cuz NOTHING is better than the Beach Boys *but* THE Queers are the 90s Beach Boys. Period.
What a trip back down the lane . . . CMJ, with the booklet and CD was my lifeline to everything new in music back in the day.
@@QLSProducer
I didn't think you guys and Weezer would be such a good match lol
This was very entertaining. I’ll definitely listen to this again sometime
That's so cool. The highest compliment to a "podcast"
This was so pleasant to listen to, a gentle vibe I know I’ll listen to it again. 😊
WOW. Well-said. Thank you much.
As a drummer & music pundit I can beat describe ?love as a brilliant drummer & dude. Both Questlove & Weezer acknowledge that THE greatest music genius ever is Brian Wilson. Period. 🇺🇲🎼
It's so awesome to hear their reflections on Pinkerton and the 2000-2001 time period. My friends and I were all from that "second generation" and used to talk about Pinkerton vs. Blue. Saw them the first time during the Maladroit tour and all of us were hoping they'd play something from Pinkerton. Was a super fascinating time period as Rivers kept leaking demos for upcoming releases and Songs From The Black Hole was still a myth of sorts.
Thank you for that
After Paul McCartney
This is genuinely one of the most consistently interesting podcasts out there. I hope the crew / hosts / guests know how much these conversations are appreciated.
THAT. COMMENT. IS. EVERYTHING.
Thank you. Truly.
That intro was actually cool af
Not Rivers being surprised that Pat knew his dad's real first name. They've only known each other three decades!
Rivers wearing the exact same outfit they recorded the Spotify 30th Anniversary video in is peak Rivers
Man Phonte is so knowledgeable on music like this, too, what a legend.
RIGHT!? He astounds us all the time, especially with his memory for lyrics and melodies as well as the facts...
So DOPE!
SOLI DEO GLORIA
(To The Glory Of God Alone)
Father, Son & Holy Spirit
-Ronnie
@12:28, wow totally GenX here - I spent time in study hall drawing the Smashing Pumpkins heart logo in my notebooks.
Yo, I had no idea QLS is filmed!
The ultimate power pop band isn’t Weezer. It’s actually Sloan lol 😆
0:54 this was so good! hahah Rivers laugh after just makes me go :D
It would be super cool if you could get the strokes on here
Incredible interview!
THANK YOU.
Weezer should cover "The Seed"!
Rick Moranis and Black Francis make one hell of a duo.
The Blue album is great. Pinkerton is amazing.
Helluva catalog... and it's still growing...
Worst intro song...best interview. ..idk wtf is up w the space suits...nobody's going to the moon or have they 😂😂
That third album Rivers was trying to write between 97-99 would’ve been killer based on the demos and outtakes we’ve got.
I still have my Weezer Blue album cd ❤ still love it all these years later… so good to see them still going strong and making good music for the new generation ❤
WEEN
Rare Ranch Bowl (Omaha, NE) shoutout! Shit is a Walmart now lol
Thank you for having this on video!!!
Our pleasure!
By listening to his pre weezer music I could tell that he was very heavily into the band fates warning. Which by the way , is a very underrated band.
This started off on a bang!
lol yep sure did banb,bang and a knock on the door
That intro had me laughing so I’m in! This is gonna be a treat. Thank you! 🫀
Sears!
They had it all...
@@QLSProducer *have
14:50 knights in Satan's service
Best Weezer interview ever ❤❤❤
wow!
I have a BIG Weezer logo in my guitar. It looks so f*cking badass lol.
Dope.
hey its weezer from weezer
1:44
If this podcast was just Quest without these other guys as part of the podcast this would be a million times better. Drop them please. They provide zero to this. Honestly, they’re just there. Keep as just Quest and the guest honestly. Please. I doubt this will change this is just me saying what I think they should do. So I’m ready for many comments telling me no these other guys are great for the show! That’s fine. I stand by what I said, and I know Quest wont see this and change the format off my comment haha. But I just wanted to speak my feelings. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Weezer is like the Rocky movie franchise only the first one is good
What up with the roll call . Wow just to long
ouch... we thought it was fun.
@@QLSProducer It WAS fun to watch in my opinion 😅
@@marcelbmusik THANK YOU.
@@QLSProducer “just to long” for the younger generation, apparently.
Don't change it! That was perfection and I played it back 3-4 times. Not too long.
Worst intro song I've ever heard