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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
[[Image:Frank Army photo.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Frank Cuomo]]Prior to the birth of Rivers, Frank Cuomo had at least two children previously, [[Brian Cuomo|Brian]] and [[Lisa Cuomo|Lisa]]. | [[Image:Frank Army photo.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Frank Cuomo]]He is the son of Denisse Ann (née Tomasso) and Anthony Ralph Cuomo, both immigrants from Italy. Prior to the birth of Rivers, Frank Cuomo had at least two children previously, [[Brian Cuomo|Brian]] and [[Lisa Cuomo|Lisa]]. | ||
Cuomo was a soccer fan, missing the birth of his son Rivers because he was at home watching the World Cup on television. According to Frank, Rivers was named after the three stars of the 1970 World Cup: Rivelino (Brazil), Riva (Italy) and Rivera (Italy). Frank Cuomo was a drummer in New York during the '60s. He played in the band the Weather Report prior to the release of the band's debut album. He also was the percussionist for ''Odyssey of Iska'', a 1970 Blue Note Record released by saxophonist Wayne Shorter.<ref>Renshaw, David. "Weezer joined on stage for first time ever by Rivers Cuomo’s dad – watch" ''NME''. 30 March 2015. https://www.nme.com/news/music/weezer-22-1208003</ref> The album was recorded on [[August 26]], just over two months after Rivers' birth. | Cuomo was a soccer fan, missing the birth of his son Rivers because he was at home watching the World Cup on television. According to Frank, Rivers was named after the three stars of the 1970 World Cup: Rivelino (Brazil), Riva (Italy) and Rivera (Italy). Frank Cuomo was a drummer in New York during the '60s. He played in the band the Weather Report prior to the release of the band's debut album. He also was the percussionist for ''Odyssey of Iska'', a 1970 Blue Note Record released by saxophonist Wayne Shorter.<ref>Renshaw, David. "Weezer joined on stage for first time ever by Rivers Cuomo’s dad – watch" ''NME''. 30 March 2015. https://www.nme.com/news/music/weezer-22-1208003</ref> The album was recorded on [[August 26]], just over two months after Rivers' birth. | ||