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According to [[Rivers Cuomo]] in a [[Riverpedia]] entry from [[2020]], "[[Mikey Welsh|Mikey [Welsh]]] came up with the name when a cab driver asked him what the name of his band was." According to Welsh's friend [[Todd Philips]] (formerly of Bullet LaVolta and [[Juliana Hatfield]]'s band), the name "Goat Punishment" was made up by Jon Williams of the band Volcano Suns, and that the name was then suggested to Welsh by Philips . Weezer first used the name at two club shows in 1998, which consisted solely of [[Nirvana]] and [[Oasis]] covers, respectively. Pat was either taking a break from the band or out of town at the time, so Philips sat in on drums. | |||
The name was revived in late 2000, and again in late 2001, for a series of shows at small venues. The pupose of these shows were usually to practice a setlist for an upcoming opening slot, or work on new material in front of a live audience. | The name was revived in late 2000, and again in late 2001, for a series of shows at small venues. The pupose of these shows were usually to practice a setlist for an upcoming opening slot, or work on new material in front of a live audience. | ||