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"Let’s not be grunge. Let’s be more like the Beach Boys. But loud." How Weezer's Rivers Cuomo wrote the perfect power-pop song but almost shelved it28/06/2026, 05:00
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2026-06-28
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Ric Ocasek encouraged the inclusion of "Buddy Holly" on Weezer's first record. The song highlights the group's pop-leaning musical direction.
LouderSound
"Let’s not be grunge. Let’s be more like the Beach Boys. But loud." How Weezer's Rivers Cuomo wrote the perfect power-pop song but almost shelved it28/06/2026, 05:00
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Ric Ocasek's role in Weezer's "Buddy Holly"
Ric Ocasek encouraged the inclusion of "Buddy Holly" on Weezer's first record. The song highlights the group's pop-leaning musical direction.
Ric Ocasek'in Weezer'ın "Buddy Holly" şarkısına etkisi
Ric Ocasek, "Buddy Holly" parçasının Weezer'ın ilk albümünde yer almasını sağladı. Şarkı, grubun pop odaklı tarzını yansıtıyor.