Weezer: Difference between revisions

With Undone still receiving frequent radio play, the band decided it was time to release a new single.  "[[Buddy Holly]]" was chosen as the next single and Spike Jones was asked to direct another video for the band.  The Buddy Holly music video featured the band dressed up in '50s attire playing at a recreation of Arnold's Drive In from the 1970s sitcom, ''Happy Days''.  The songs hooks, brilliant chorus, and pop culture references were heavily emphasized by the nostalgic value the video retained.  Buddy Holly took off and so did Weezer.  The Buddy Holly video went on to win an MTV Video Music award, a ceremony for which Rivers was not present.  At a time when the band was blowing up, Rivers was drawing in.  Devastated by the success of the Buddy Holly video, Rivers grew uncertain as to whether it was his songwriting that made the band famous or if it was Spike Jonze's video.  Rivers quickly began to shun anything that could be perceived as a gimmick or as ironic.  He removed his glasses, declined an interview with ''Rolling Stone Magazine'' and cut his hair.  The band took notice of Rivers reclusive persona and began to slowly exhibit distaste for him both in private and in public interviews.