Weezer vid director mentions Axl

[Falcon]

From MTV news..


Did you know that back in the early '90s, when they were just another up-and-coming act on L.A.'s Sunset Strip, Weezer were actually fronted by a Canadian hottie and went by the name of "Weeze"?

You didn't? Well that's probably because it's not true. But that didn't stop director Marc Webb from taking that idea and running with it in the video for the band's new single, "Perfect Situation."

"We are exploring the history of Weezer. It's the Weezer prequel, if you will, and we're going to document the early days of the band," he explained. "A lot of people don't know this, but before Weezer was Weezer, they were a band called Weeze. Rivers [Cuomo] was just a roadie for the band, and they had a totally hot female singer."

But just who will be playing that "totally hot" frontwoman? Well Webb wasn't about to tell, but according to Weezer's label, Geffen Records, the role will be played by none other than "24" star Elisha Cuthbert, who might not have the musical chops for the role, but, well, is plenty hot.

"Basically, Weeze was fronted by this totally badass rocker chick, who stole the spotlight from the other members of the band," Webb explained. "Meanwhile Rivers just loads the gear, tunes the guitars and watches from the side of the stage. And he also takes care of Weeze's lead singer when she's partied a bit too hard."

And it's that partying ? which Webb described as "Axl Rose crazy ". bashing in TV sets, drinking Jim Beam and cough syrup" ? coupled with Cuthbert's character's bad attitude and rock-star temperament that make her an absolute nightmare to deal with. After one night of particularly hard drinking, she throws a diva-esque tantrum and locks herself in her dressing room, refusing to go onstage. And in a tight spot, Weeze ask their roadie to step to the mic ... and Weezer are formed.

"The video is there to capture that magic moment when Weeze becomes Weezer," Webb said. "And we see Rivers step to the mic and slowly win the fans over."

And those fans will be played by, well, actual fans. Much like the band's earlier "Beverly Hills" clip (see "Weezer Party At Playboy Mansion For 'Beverly Hills' Video"), Weezer put out an open casting call on Weezer.com, asking loyal fans to come out and fill the frame with their own brand of somewhat geeky enthusiasm.

"We're filling [Hollywood club Avalon] with Weezer fans, and we're going to mess around with them," Webb said. "We wanted to make a video that's in the spirit of those old Spike Jonze Weezer videos, like 'Buddy Holly' or 'The Sweater Song.' Those great, youthful videos that were so high-concept and so clever. We wanted to play around with what a video is and can be."


http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1511678/20051018/weezer.jhtml?headlines=true

[KillYourIdols]

That is absolutely nothing. Why even post that?

[saint seiya]

chinese democracy starts now!

[Falcon]

That is absolutely nothing. Why even post that?

With threads drawing conspiracy theories between a fashion designer and a possible tie in to the release of Chinese Democracy, need you fucking ask?

[the dirt]

that didn't stop director Marc Webb from taking that idea and running..."Axl Rose crazy "Webb is calling out Axl as a woman.

 

.? But just who will be playing that "totally hot" frontwoman? Well Webb wasn't about to tell, but according to Weezer's label, Geffen Records, the role will be played by none other than "24" star Elisha Cuthbert, who might not have the musical chops for the role, but, well, is plenty hot.

http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1511678/20051018/weezer.jhtml?headlines=true

That is absolutely nothing. Why even post that?

Webb is calling out Axl as a woman.

 

[Pinball Wizard]

That is absolutely nothing. Why even post that?

With threads drawing conspiracy theories between a fashion designer and a possible tie in to the release of Chinese Democracy, need you fucking ask?

At least it is fun!! This is nothing!

Or you don't think it's a little bit funny to see the lunatic fans connecting those kind of things like a man dressing as Axl to a possible release date! I mean, this is just sad...and funny for the ones(like me) who aren't in that side!!

[Saul]

chinese democracy starts now!

damn it! 

[Freya]

If they dress the actress like Axl, we now know that "Axl Fever" is contagious.  From Eminem, Backstreet Boys, Galliano, Branson, etc.

[saint seiya]

chinese democracy starts now!

damn it! 

beat ya , lol

[SkinnyPuppy]

irrelevant

but still a good post tho

[ppbebe]

Surely, far better than a smart-ass post of no relevancy and no substance at all but petty nitpicking.   

With threads drawing conspiracy theories between a fashion designer and a possible tie in to the release of Chinese Democracy, need you fucking ask?

No shit! Many a time music has been closely linked to fashion, same to other civil movement in history.
Anyone who can't see any conspiracy between a fashion designer and a rock band by any possibility is not punk enough.  And how can I forget a clever businessman.
In the 'bollocks' case a few decades ago, there were only the locals (of London) in the link and the ringleader was not one of the band members that were all young lads. However, this time...

That said, no one here really regards just a catwalk for the next spring/Summer or a stale-ass impersonation as directly connecting to the CD release. Every positive fan knows those are not in today's Axl style but is happy to see even the fashion have a passion for his retro style. That implies that Axl is a highly considered cool one, perhaps the forever cool, contrary to the pet theory of the negative ppl (see who is the real joke! ).

It is Tommy's update, a Da Vinci cord mention in the canyon news and the Merck statement combined that sheds positive light on those occurrences.

EDIT: to add..
er... on topic.....

On topic, nope dirt. he's not calling out Axl as a woman but calling out the chick as Axl.......I think.

[Falcon]

That said, no one here really regards just a catwalk for the next spring/Summer or a stale-ass impersonation as directly connecting to the CD release.

You're giving a few here way too much credit ppbebe..

[Izzy]

This thread is just pointless....there are scores of articles everyday that make an offhand and totally irrelevant GNR mention - and they didn't need to be posted either

Omg - someone said Axl's name!

[BangoSkank]

hahah good times...

[Falcon]

This thread is just pointless....there are scores of articles everyday that make an offhand and totally irrelevant GNR mention - and they didn't need to be posted either

Omg - someone said Axl's name!

Responding to a thread deemed "pointless" is even more irrelevent..

Anyway....with absolutely nothing going on with Axl as a performer for 3 years and only 1 original studio recording in the last 14 years, any mention albeit not newsworthy, is noteworthy.