Homie (band)
| Company type | Supergroup |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder | Rivers Cuomo |
| Defunct | 1998 |
Key people | Rivers Cuomo, Greg Brown, Matt Sharp, Adam Orth, Yuval Gabay |
| Products | Music (notably the song "American Girls") |
Homie was a short-lived American rock supergroup and side endeavor led by Rivers Cuomo, the frontman of Weezer. The group existed for only one year and officially released a single song, "American Girls," which appeared on the 1998 soundtrack for the film Meet the Deedles. Cuomo partnered with Greg Brown (known from Cake and Deathray), Matt Sharp (ex-Weezer bassist and lead vocalist of The Rentals), Adam Orth (Shufflepuck), and Yuval Gabay (Soul Coughing, Sulfur).
Overview
There is often confusion among Weezer followers between Homie and a different ensemble led by Cuomo during his break from Harvard, composed of Boston-area musicians. Frequently referred to by fans as "The Rivers Cuomo Band," this group never had an official name and mainly performed Cuomo's solo compositions intended for Weezer’s third album. Its lineup featured players from local outfits such as Chevy Heston, Heretix, and The Shods.
Established in 1997, this band made its first appearance in October with Cuomo alongside Kevin Stevenson, Mikey Welsh, and Zeph Courtney. After changes that saw Welsh and Courtney replaced by Fred Eltringham and Drew Parsons, Cuomo introduced a solo project named Homie by their third performance. Later shows were promoted under the Homie name, showcasing original songs likely meant for a Homie album developed between 1997 and 1998.
"Wanda (You're My Only Love)," a track initially composed as a Weezer song for the movie Angus, is frequently linked to Homie due to live renditions. It was eventually released on Alone - The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo. Additionally, "I'll Think About You" was included on Alone II: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo.
In February 2009, members of a Weezer fan community produced a fan tribute album containing high-quality recordings of songs by Homie and Cuomo’s solo work from that period.
Unreleased tracks appeared on Cuomo’s website in November 2020; some of these, like "Hot Tub" and "Rosemary," are believed to have originated during the Homie sessions.
Discography
- Meet the Deedles Soundtrack
- Untitled debut album