Weezer Frontman Rivers Cuomo Says Baby Fuels His Creative Spark

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In his single, pre-dad days Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo admits he was a skeptic when it came to the concept of domestic bliss. "I used to think, ‘Who was great after he got married and had kids?’ It’s a very, very short list," he tells The Toronto Star. Since marrying Kyoko Ito and welcoming their daughter Mia, 15 months, he’s singing a different tune entirely, however. "The massive discontentment I used to feel, it’s not there anymore," Rivers, 38, says.

"It’s great. Married life is great. When I’m at home, with my wife and my daughter, I just feel like I have everything I need. I just need to go to my workshop and put on some music."

Speaking of music, Mia’s influence is even apparent on Weezer’s latest studio effort — a self-titled work also known as The Red Album. Rivers shares that right after Mia’s birth, he wrote ‘The Greatest Man That Ever Lived’ — a song, like his daughter, that is "just so vital and full of joy."

Source: TheStar.com

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8 Responses to “Weezer Frontman Rivers Cuomo Says Baby Fuels His Creative Spark”

1. Cathy Says:
   October 1st, 2008 at 7:22 pm

   I love weezer, and I think it is sad that I didn’t even know Rivers had a daughter. But, The greatest man that ever lived has been my favorite song from the red album, which I listen all the time, so now I love it even more!

2. Kelly Says:
   October 1st, 2008 at 7:30 pm

   I have been a Weezer fan since the 90’s and its good to see Rivers happy and that he still can crank out awesome music. There is a definate change in the music, but its for a good reason!

3. Nicole Says:
   October 1st, 2008 at 7:53 pm

   I’ve loved Weezer since I was 12 years old (back in the early 90s), and it’s so great that Rivers finally made it on CBB! One of my favorite things I’ve read about him and Mia is that the reason he has grown a moustache is because his father had one in all of his baby pictures, so he’s grown one so Mia will have the same. I think that’s so cute!

4. Lily Says:
   October 1st, 2008 at 8:08 pm

   I LOVE Weezer and Rivers. He’s actually part of the reason, aside from Phoenix and the actual nature association, I named by son River.

   So happy to see him enjoying life with his wife and little girl.

5. Mia Says:
   October 1st, 2008 at 10:05 pm

   Cute. His daughter has a nice name

6. My 3 bees Says:
   October 2nd, 2008 at 6:49 am

   Wow. I knew he married but didn’t know he had a daughter. My dh and I are big fans as well. Our oldest son is named Jonas and no it is not after the Jonas Brothers. LOL!

7. liza Says:
   October 2nd, 2008 at 1:27 pm

   My 3 bees- when I had my first sons Jonas was my 2nd choice for their names, and I kicked myself in the ass for not naming them such, and thats what im naming my baby, if its a boy this time… only time will tell

8. melissa Says:
   October 3rd, 2008 at 2:42 pm

   Holy cow – I didn’t even realize he and his wife had a baby! Good for them =)

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