Weezer concert: 08/15/1997: Difference between revisions

'''[[Weezer]] performed at the Palace in Los Angeles, California on [[August 15]], [[1997]]''' as part of concert to benefit the family of [[Mykel and Carli Allan]], the founders of the [[Weezer Fan Club]] who, along with their younger sister Trysta, passed away in a car accident in July of that year. The supporting acts were [[Black Market Flowers]] (who reformed just for this event, having previously split up<ref>[https://www.mtv.com/news/0kvql3/hundreds-join-weezer-in-tribute-to-fanclub-leaders MTV.com] article "Hundreds Join Weezer In Tribute To Fanclub Leaders". By Clare Kleinedler. Published on August 20, 1997</ref>) and [[That Dog]] (who disbanded thereafter). This concert was Weezer's final performance for three years, and the last to feature bassist [[Matt Sharp]] before his departure from the band. Among those known to be in attendance were Claire Danes, Jared Leto, Billie Joe Armstrong (of [[Green Day]]), Ben Lee, [[Spike Jonze]], Sophia Coppola, and members of [[No Doubt]]."<ref>Bendersky, Ari. "Weezer, That Dog Pay Tribute To Fans" ''Rolling Stone''. 23 August 1997. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/weezer-that-dog-pay-tribute-to-fans-181596/ [[Rolling Stone article: 08/23/1997|Weezerpedia mirror]]</ref> Before the encore, the Mykel and Carli's father, Wayne Allan, delivered a speech.