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How Weezer’s Former Bassist Publicly Predicted His Own Death Weeks in Advance

In 2011, former Weezer bassist Mikey Welsh predicted his own death on Twitter just weeks before he was found on his hotel floor.

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Mikey Welsh is best known as one of the three bassists for Weezer. His time with the band was notable because it marked their return after a hiatus. With bassist Matt Sharp, the band released their massively successful debut album in 1994, often referred to as The Blue Album. In 1996, Weezer followed up with Pinkerton, which was considered a commercial failure at the time. Ultimately, Pinkerton has become a cult classic, but at the time, the band felt discouraged. They went on hiatus after a supporting tour for Pinkerton, where each member focused on other projects.

Frontman Rivers Cuomo created the Rivers Cuomo Band, which featured bassist Mikey Welsh. The band was soon renamed........

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