The untold truth of Weezer

When you think of a rock band from Los Angeles, Weezer is pretty much the last thing that fits the image. Yet the years have proven the group to be one of the more enduring bands to emerge from the city's ever-boiling rock 'n' roll scene. Their combination of great songs, self-consciously nerdy image, and kooky, self-deprecating brand of humor has helped the band stay relevant (or at least visible) since its conception in 1992, save for a small hiatus at the turn of the millennium. It's also enabled them to do pretty much what they want musically. After all, what other rock group can believably flirt with heavy metal riffs, chirpy pop, abrasive alt-rock sound, and even Toto's Africa while remaining completely on brand?

As befits a band of their tenure and stature, Weezer has gone through a lot of ups and downs over the years, and there are probably a few twists and turns in their history that you've never heard of. Let's fix that and take a look at the untold truth of Weezer.