Rivers Cuomo To Work With Simple Plan

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Ok, you're confused. Its cool... now, read the title again because NO, sadly you were NOT mistaken. Weezer frontman and ultra talented Rivers Cuomo is said to be working with Canadian pop punk group Simple Plan on their upcoming release. I really dont even know what to think about this... I really respect Rivers. I mean, the geek chic rocker brought us songs like The Sweater Song and El Scorcho... great stuff! And from the Simple Plan camp, we have songs like Perfect and Welcome To My Life... who could ever forget such classic lines as "with their big fake smiles and stupid lies, while deep inside you're bleeding". I just cant imagine what they could come up with. Mind you, Rivers has been on some interesting kicks lately (see- Kenny Rogers) so who knows? Apparently he's bored writing smart, insightful, catchy tunes that get great milage over the years. He's grown beyond simplicity... taking a hint from Gaga on this whole "reverse shock value" deal. Who knows... I dont haha.

What do you think of the collaboration?
Rock On!
-Girl At The Rock Show

Weezer Frontman Rivers Cuomo Released From Hospital!

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So it has finally been announced that Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo has been released from the hospital following the frightening bus crash about a week ago. The singer and the bands manager were the only two injured when the bus hit a patch of ice and swerved off the road, landing in a muddy ditch just off the highway. Rivers stated that he didnt even feel himself leave the couch as he went airborn and likely hit the ceiling, this combined with the rough landing are believed to be the cause of his injuries. He suffered from three broken ribs, a punctured spleen and a punctured lung.

December 11th, he was officially discharged from a New York area hospital. Once he was able to walk without the aid of a cane and his blood tests were coming back with good news of recovery. Rivers opted to spend an extra night of rest in the hospital while awaiting the arrival of his bus. He is unable to fly right now due to the lung injury but the coach will hopefully SAFELY transport him back home to LA where he will continue to recover over the holidays. 

MORE INFO HERE

Official Blog

Absolute Punk

So best of luck, safe trip, Rivers and stay strong! That road to recovery can be long and tedious but the fans are behind you 100%

Rock On,

- Girl At The Rock Show

Every Time I Die Involved In Bus Accident

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What is going on? Apparently bus accidents are the new black... every rock star just has to get in on this action. I think I'm gonna chalk this one up to the weather... snow and ice are not so forgiving when it comes to big tour buses. Reports are circulating that Every Time I Die were involved in a bus crash in Germany earlier today. They are currently touring Europe with In Flames and Killswitch Engage. Frontman Keith Buckley took to his twitter account about the accident stating "[The] bus is totaled. Everyone is ok. We even managed to salvage some beers. See you tomorrow, Munich. We'll post pics of the wreck soon" Well at least the guys are safe... and so is the beer! Lets just hope this doesn't keep up! We're still waiting on more news about the Weezer bus crash that left frontman Rivers Cuomo in a NY Hospital with internal complications and broken ribs... Drive safe and careful everyone. The black ice is already causing injuries!

Rock On,

- Girl At The Rock Show

Song of the Day: Artist In The Ambulance by Thrice.... probably one of my all time favorite bands and song. Amazing. 

Update 2: Weezer Post A Message To Fans About Accident

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Ok, yet another update about Weezer's Bus Crash the other day. The band have posted a message on their myspace, posted here... (If you cant see this cut/paste below, click HERE for the bands official myspace message)

Sunday, December 06, 2009 

12/06/09 TOUR BUS CRASH NEWS  Current mood:  shocked Category: Life Today at 7:18 AM EST, about 40 miles West of Albany on I-90, the weezer tour bus carrying Rivers and his family and assistants lost control as it hit a patch of black ice. The driver employed every ounce of skill he had in fighting to keep the bus upright, as the vehicle violently fishtailed over the highway. And while the bus did indeed go off the road, plunging about 8-10 vertical feet into a muddy ravine off to the right of the Thruway thus coming to a very abrupt stop, it did not flip or roll, despite having plowed right over a guardrail, flattening it. Kudos to the driver for somehow keeping things as level as they could be - surely this story would have been far more tragic if not for his actions. Nonetheless the damage was severe, and everyone on the bus was either terrified or injured or both. The bus contained Rivers, his wife and daughter, their nanny, and Rivers' assistant Sarah. Both Sarah and Rivers' wife were pitched out of their upper level bunks onto the floor 5 feet below. Somehow Rivers' wife was uninjured, but Sarah sustained 2 fractured ribs and a fractured lower vertebrae. The baby daughter was in her crib unit and was fine, as was the nanny who was sleeping near the floor in her bunk at the time. However in the back lounge, Rivers was tossed around violently, waking up as he landed back on his mattress. He recalled not hitting anything, but later we learned that he must have, as he cracked 3 ribs and sustained some mostly minor but very painful internal damage, as well as hurting his lower leg somehow. The interior of the bus was a chaotic mess with broken glass, smashed glasses and plates, food and clothing items strewn everywhere, as well as the refrigerator flying off the wall and many drawers coming right out of their slots, spewing their contents everywhere. On top of it the sliding interior doors were fused shut and the bus's electronics were ruined, so no one could get into the back lounge where Rivers lay immobile and unable to speak due to the pain in his ribcage. To top it off, the front door was jammed shut with 5 feet of heavy wet mud up pressed against it so there was no way to leave the bus. Finally, using the jaws of life to remove a rear window bar, the local EMTs and firefighters got a ladder across the ravine to the rear bus window, where they could get to Rivers, eventually getting him and Sarah out on stretchers and into an ambulance. Meanwhile they dug frantically in the mud at the front of the bus, clearing the front door so everyone else could come out. To access the rest of the bus from Rivers' lounge, the fused sliding door was destroyed by the firefighters.  The other buses pulled up within 20 minutes of the accident, and already a long line of firetrucks and EMT vehicles were on the scene. I threw on my shoes and walked up just as the jaws of life were being turned on, catching a glimpse of Rivers lying inside on his back surrounded by EMTs. I couldnt believe what was happening in front of me, as Rivers lay so helpless, shivering in the center of the chaos, and meanwhile the sun was coming up and revealing an utterly beautiful light covering of snow on the surrounding trees. I dont know how to describe the wave of awfulness that gripped me as I watched, but adrenalin took over and the next thing I knew I was in the passenger seat of an ambulance transporting Rivers and Sarah to the hospital in Amsterdam, NY, about 10 miles from there. That adrenalin would sustain me all day, as everyone's did, from family to band to crew - everyone pitched in to help however they could all day as things unfolded.  Fast forward to now - Sarah was discharged, a 3-4 week period of extreme pain awaiting her as she heals from her injuries the only way possible, with time and gritted teeth. Rivers was transported to a larger area hospital where he remains under observation. He is resting about as comfortably as could be expected now, and we were relieved to hear that surgery is unlikely. Hopefully tomorrow the docs will have more info. You don't fool around with internal injury. Whatever happens, we forsee some gritted teeth in his future too. We are sorry to say that the rest of the December Raditude Tour has been cancelled - when we can reschedule the dates we will, of course. I have no ticket or refund or whatever info at this time, but stay tuned to this site and the ticketing websites for more info. For now its a waiting game for all of us. Thanks for your kind thoughts and good wishes, we need them!

Update: Weezer Cancels Remainder Of December Leg Of Tour

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Tour mates Jack's Mannequin are now confirming that due to the injuries sustained in the accident earlier today, Monday's show in Boston as well as the 2 remaining dates of the December leg of the tour (9th in Washington DC, and 10th in New Jersey) have been canceled. 

 

No news yet as to the severity of the injuries or if new shows will be planned in place of those that were forced to be canceled. The tour is supposed to pick up again on Jan.9/2010 in San Francisco, but it is currently unknown if this is still the case. 

Keep up to date on this story with these links!

Rolling Stone

CNN

Weezer Myspace

Rivers Twitter

Band Official Twitter

Pat Wilson Twitter

Band Website

Weezer Facebook

Again, Best Wishes To Rivers & The Band For A Speedy Recovery!

Rock On,

- Girl At The Rock Show

Rivers Cuomo Committed To Hospital

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So it was announced earlier today that Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo was committed to hospital after a bus crash in upstate New York. According to CNN, Weezer were heading to Boston after a show in Toronto on saturday night. Around 7:30am, the bus carrying Rivers, his wife and his daughter among its passengers, hit a patch of ice and swerved. After a frightening slide across a couple lanes of highway traffic, the bus went through a guardrail and landed in a ditch. Rivers complained of rib pain and was taken to St.Mary's hospital along with the band's assistant Sarah Kim, who complained of back pain. There are no further reports as of yet indicating the severity of the injuries.

Photo: CNN News

CNN Reports

So here's wishing a speedy recovery to Rivers & Sarah, and lets hope its nothing serious so the band can get back on the road for what is sure to be a spectacular tour!

Rock On,

- Girl At The Rock Show