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Mykel and Carli Allan were sisters that became scenesters (in the best possible connotation of the word) in the early-90s rock club scene. They were early friends and supporters of [[Weezer]] as well as several other, mostly Los Angeles-based, unknown or unsigned bands of the time. | Mykel and Carli Allan were sisters that became scenesters (in the best possible connotation of the word) in the early-90s rock club scene. They were early friends and supporters of [[Weezer]] as well as several other, mostly Los Angeles-based, unknown or unsigned bands of the time. | ||
After befriending Weezer, they were asked to help stuff envelopes full of lyrics and mailing list info for fans who'd written in to the address printed in | After befriending Weezer, they were asked to help stuff envelopes full of lyrics and mailing list info for fans who'd written in to the address printed in ''[[The Blue Album]]'' requesting such info. Their eager help along these lines led to them being the founding members of the [[Weezer Fan Club]]. They would henceforth be considered the band's biggest fans, evidenced by the assignment of membership card numbers 0001 and 0002 to them ad infiniti. | ||
Much like [[Karl Koch]], they were | Much like [[Karl Koch]], they were friends of the band who remained very grounded, and never forgot what it was like to be a fan, but who just happened to have a special relationship and duties with the band. As one of them said in an email to a fan club member, they regarded Weezer as "friends. They just happened to play music." | ||
==Tragedy== | ==Tragedy== | ||
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==Tributes== | ==Tributes== | ||
Several bands have written songs in honor of the sisters Allan. Most notably, of course, is Weezer's 1994 "[[Undone]]" 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]]". | Several bands have written songs in honor of the sisters Allan. Most notably, of course, is Weezer's 1994 "[[Undone]]" [[Mykel & Carli|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]]". | ||
On August 15th, 1997, little more than a month after the tragic passing, a 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 & 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 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 & 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 | Weezer dedicated 2001's ''[[The Green Album]]'' to the Allans' memory. | ||
==See also== | |||
*[[Weezer Fan club]] | |||
*[[Weezine]] | |||
*"[[Mykel & Carli]]" | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||