Weezer Honored as Billboard Legends of Live as Rivers Cuomo Reflects on the Road Life: ‘A Mission I Want to Take On’
Rivers Cuomo, Patrick Wilson and Scott Shriner chatted about their booming touring business at the 2026 Billboard Live Music Summit.
Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo, drummer Patrick Wilson, and bassist Scott Shriner received the Legends of Live award at the 2026 Billboard Live Music Summit, reflecting on their ongoing touring career. Since 2008, Weezer has toured annually, except for 2020, and are currently headlining the global Weezer: The Gathering Tour. This tour, averaging $1.1 million per show in 2026, has become a mission that Cuomo finds meaningful despite its challenges.
Shriner expressed a similar sentiment, emphasizing his love for traveling and the unique experience of waking up in different cities to perform. Over three decades together, the band members have evolved, and their touring routines have adapted accordingly. Wilson now enjoys bringing his family along on tour, while Cuomo has incorporated pickleball into his pre-show routine.
The band's concept for the tour revolves around playing in a set design resembling a house, aiming to create a sense of intimacy and togetherness on the large stage.
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