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Jason Cropper
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| Jason Cropper | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Born | June 27, 1971 | |
| Origin | Oakland, California | |
| Genre(s) | Rock | |
| Occupation(s) | rhythm guitar | |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar | |
| Label(s) | Geffen Records | |
| Associated acts |
Weezer 22 Jacks Chopper One |
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Jason Cropper (born 1971 Oakland, California ) is a musician.
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Jason Cropper was the original guitarist for Weezer, and as such was present at the band's first official band practice on February 14, 1992. He recorded on the band's first three official demo tapes that were done previous to their signing to Geffen Records.
However, in 1993, during the recording of Weezer (aka The Blue Album), Cropper left the band and was then officially replaced by current guitarist Brian Bell who formerly performed with the band 'Carnival Art'. Cropper was made to sign a gag order regarding this situation, and to this day has never publically spoken about his leaving the band.
Cropper has a co-writing credit on Weezer's "My Name is Jonas."
In 1996, Cropper played guitar on Uncle Bob, an alt-rock album from 22 Jacks, which featured members of Wax, Aerosmith, Adolescents and Agent Orange. link
More notably, Cropper recorded with his band Chopper One on Restless Records, that featured his now ex-wife, Amy. They also toured from '97-'98.
After parting ways with Restless Records, Chopper One broke up and Jason began a new project called Fliptop. This post-punk/pop super group combo featured Dallan Baumgarten on Guitar, Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle, Guns N' Roses, Vandals, Devo, Gwar) on drums and Scott Shiflett (Face to Face, Jackson United) on the bass. Although an official full-length feature album was recorded, only five of the fourteen tracks were mixed down (for demo purposes). link
He also wrote, recorded, performed and published the official theme song for the short-lived Fox sitcom, "Andy Richter Controls the Universe".
However, as of early 2006 Cropper has shown signs of returning to music as has been posting songs on his myspace page. He has also begun recording and producing up and coming bands. He is currently working with Atlanta based rock band Buffalo Alice.
- Jason Cropper at MySpace
- Interview with Cropper, January 26, 1999, part 1
- Interview with Cropper, January 26, 1999, part 2
- Punk named Josh video
- yahoo profile with Punk named Josh video
| Weezer |
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| Brian Bell • Rivers Cuomo • Scott Shriner • Patrick Wilson |
| Jason Cropper • Matt Sharp • Mikey Welsh |
| Discography |
| Albums: Weezer (The Blue Album) • Pinkerton • Weezer (The Green Album) • Maladroit • Make Believe |
| Extended plays and live albums: The Good Life • The Lion and the Witch • Winter Weezerland |
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