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===Other projects=== | ===Other projects=== | ||
In 1994, Wilson made several recordings under the name [[Suburban Advantage]], essentially an embryonic version of The Special Goodness. | In 1994, Wilson made several recordings under the name [[Suburban Advantage]]. A five-song demo tape, called ''The Suburban Advantage EP'', was the result. | ||
In between various 1995 Weezer sessions for ''Pinkerton'', Wilson made a series of recordings under the guise of [[Huge Guy]]. These recordings were essentially an embryonic version of The Special Goodness, and featured early versions of many songs from that project's first album. | |||
Almost immediately after Weezer's initial success, Wilson played drums on [[The Rentals]]' first record ''[[Return of the Rentals]]'' but did not tour with the band, and has had no further involvement. | Almost immediately after Weezer's initial success, Wilson played drums on [[The Rentals]]' first record ''[[Return of the Rentals]]'' but did not tour with the band, and has had no further involvement. | ||
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In the early 2000s, Wilson tinkered with electronic recordings under the moniker [[Franklin Mint]]. Several of these recordings were released on the web, and a Franklin Mint version of the Weezer song "[[Keep Fishin']]" was released as a B-side to the US CD single for that song in 2002. | In the early 2000s, Wilson tinkered with electronic recordings under the moniker [[Franklin Mint]]. Several of these recordings were released on the web, and a Franklin Mint version of the Weezer song "[[Keep Fishin']]" was released as a B-side to the US CD single for that song in 2002. | ||
Around 2003, Wilson became involved in a project with [[Karl Koch]] called [[Southern Fried Swing]], releasing one album, ''[[Free Flight Thru the Universe of Sound]]''. | Around 2003, Wilson became re-involved in a long-forgotten project with [[Karl Koch]] called [[Southern Fried Swing]], releasing one album, ''[[Free Flight Thru the Universe of Sound]]''. | ||
Wilson and Weezer guitarist [[Brian Bell]] collaborated on a cover of the Velvet Underground song "[[Heroin]]" for the 2006 film ''Factory Girl''. Additionally, Wilson and Bell were given small roles in the film as Velvet Underground members John Cale and Lou Reed, respectively. | Wilson and Weezer guitarist [[Brian Bell]] collaborated on a cover of the Velvet Underground song "[[Heroin]]" for the 2006 film ''Factory Girl''. Additionally, Wilson and Bell were given small roles in the film as Velvet Underground members John Cale and Lou Reed, respectively. | ||