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There was a general consensus among fans at the time of the sisters' passing that things would never be the same again - and they were right. Their passing was a contributing factor in the band's nearly three-year-long [[Weezer#Hiatus|hiatus]] that ensued. Koch made a herculean effort to maintain the fan club, but it proved more than he had the time and resources for, and it eventually ceased to exist. The primary reason for this happening was due to the fact that around this time, the internet was exploding, and Koch's involvement with the band's official site more or less supplanted the full necessity of a fan club. | There was a general consensus among fans at the time of the sisters' passing that things would never be the same again - and they were right. Their passing was a contributing factor in the band's nearly three-year-long [[Weezer#Hiatus|hiatus]] that ensued. Koch made a herculean effort to maintain the fan club, but it proved more than he had the time and resources for, and it eventually ceased to exist. The primary reason for this happening was due to the fact that around this time, the internet was exploding, and Koch's involvement with the band's official site more or less supplanted the full necessity of a fan club. | ||
Upon the return of Weezer in 2000, many fans pondered the return of the fan club. Eventually, the fan club was relaunched by a well-meaning fan, in cooperation with Koch and the band. Though much effort was admirably put forth, the organization failed to gain traction. | Upon the return of Weezer in 2000, many fans pondered the return of the fan club. Eventually, the fan club was relaunched by a well-meaning fan, in cooperation with Koch and the band. Though much effort was admirably put forth, the organization failed to gain traction. However alongside the release of [[Everything Will Be Alright in the End]] in 2014, the fan club was revived once more. Now run by Karl and Lisa Eubank, the fan club became a primarily internet-based venture, being focused around a Facebook group and an app. This fan club is the current iteration and has since blossomed, with certain Weezer songs and merchandise only being available to members. These include the singles “[[The Last Days of Summer]]” and "[[It's Been So Long]]". This iteration also fully keeps the legacy of the original intact, with those who joined in the original era still being members. Through this the efforts of Mykel and Carli still resonate to this day. | ||
==Tributes== | ==Tributes== | ||
Several bands have written songs in honor of the sisters | Several bands have written songs in honor of the sisters. Most notably, of course, is Weezer's 1994 "[[Undone]]" [[Mykel and Carli (Weezer song)|B-side]], currently available on the deluxe edition of ''[[The Blue Album]]''. [[Black Market Flowers]] were the first to write a song called "[[Mykel and Carli]]", and in 2001 [[Jimmy Eat World]] would release the song "[[Hear You Me]]". The pair are also mentioned on the song “[[We Opened for Weezer]]”, released in 2016 by [[Nerf Herder]], a song that contains extensive references to the [[Pinkerton Tour]] where both bands shared a bill. | ||
On August 15th, 1997, little more than a month after the tragic passing, a [[Weezer concert: 08/15/1997 - Hollywood, CA|tribute concert was held at the Palace Theater]] in Hollywood, California. All profits from the show went to aid the Allan family in covering the large funeral costs. Weezer headlined the show, which included [[that dog.]] (in what would prove to be their final show before disbanding the following month), and Black Market Flowers as the opening act. A special solo performance of the song "[[Mykel and Carli (Weezer song)|Mykel & Carli]]" by Rivers, preceded by a special greeting to the crowd from the Allans' father Wayne, can be seen on the 2004 DVD ''[[Video Capture Device]]''. This show would also prove to be [[Matt Sharp]]'s final live performance with Weezer. | On August 15th, 1997, little more than a month after the tragic passing, a [[Weezer concert: 08/15/1997 - Hollywood, CA|tribute concert was held at the Palace Theater]] in Hollywood, California. All profits from the show went to aid the Allan family in covering the large funeral costs. Weezer headlined the show, which included [[that dog.]] (in what would prove to be their final show before disbanding the following month), and Black Market Flowers as the opening act. A special solo performance of the song "[[Mykel and Carli (Weezer song)|Mykel & Carli]]" by Rivers, preceded by a special greeting to the crowd from the Allans' father Wayne, can be seen on the 2004 DVD ''[[Video Capture Device]]''. This show would also prove to be [[Matt Sharp]]'s final live performance with Weezer. | ||
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In late 1997, a tribute album called ''[[Hear You Me! A Tribute To Mykel And Carli]]'' was released on Vast Records. Featuring songs by many of the sisters' friends and mutual admirers, including both Weezer's and Black Market Flowers' aforementioned tributes, plus rare or exclusive tracks by that dog., [[Ozma]], [[Kara's Flowers]] (a short-lived act that evolved into Maroon 5), [[Shufflepuck]], [[Supersport 2000]], and more. | In late 1997, a tribute album called ''[[Hear You Me! A Tribute To Mykel And Carli]]'' was released on Vast Records. Featuring songs by many of the sisters' friends and mutual admirers, including both Weezer's and Black Market Flowers' aforementioned tributes, plus rare or exclusive tracks by that dog., [[Ozma]], [[Kara's Flowers]] (a short-lived act that evolved into Maroon 5), [[Shufflepuck]], [[Supersport 2000]], and more. | ||
Weezer dedicated 2001's ''[[The Green Album]]'' to the Allans' memory. | Weezer dedicated 2001's ''[[The Green Album]]'' to the Allans' memory. The band has also since mentioned the sisters on numerous occasions, including during shows, in memorabilia, and on social media. | ||
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