Weezer

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Weezer's achievements extend far beyond chart positions. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023, cementing their place in music history. The band holds a Guinness World Record for the longest-running rock band to maintain the same core lineup since 2001. Their influence is recognized globally, with Pinkerton ranking #276 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and Blue Album at #149. TIME magazine named them one of the 100 Greatest Bands of All Time in 2023, highlighting their lasting impact on the cultural landscape.

AwardsWeezer has secured a significant number of accolades throughout their career, particularly in the realm of rock and alternative music. They have won multiple Grammy Awards, including Best Hard Rock Performance for "Pork and Beans" and Best Short Form Music Video for the same track's video. Their success extends to MTV Video Music Awards for special effects in "Buddy Holly" and "Island in the Sun," as well as recognition from Kerrang! Awards and NME Awards for their contributions to the genre. The band also received a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance and topped the Billboard Top Rock Albums chart with Make Believe.

Honours & Distinctions

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame·2023

Inducted as one of the most influential groups in rock history.

Guinness World Record

Guinness World Records·2021

Longest-running rock band to maintain the same core lineup (Cuomo, Wilson, Bell, Shriner) since 2001.

Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

City of Hollywood·2023

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for contributions to the recording industry.

Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums

Rolling Stone·2020

Blue Album ranked #149 and Pinkerton ranked #276 on the list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

Rankings & Lists

#149

500 Greatest Albums of All Time

Rolling Stone·2020

#276

500 Greatest Albums of All Time

Rolling Stone·2020

100 Greatest Bands of All Time

TIME·2023

Top Rock Artists of the 2000s

Billboard·2010

Best Albums of the 90s

NME·2010

Magazine Covers

Rolling Stone

2023-03-15

Rock Hall of Fame Issue

Rolling Stone

1994-06-01

Alt-Country Issue

Spin

2001-05-01

Green Album Era Cover

Vanity Fair

2001-11-01

Music Issue

2005-08-01

The Best Dressed Men

Pitchfork

2026-08-15

Best New Music: The Gold Album

Records & Feats

Longest-running rock band with same core lineup

Historic First·2021

Maintained the same four members (Cuomo, Wilson, Bell, Shriner) continuously since 2001, surpassing 20 years.

First band to have two albums reach #1 on Billboard 200 within 10 years without a gap

Chart Record·2005

The Blue Album (1994) and Green Album (2001) both reached #1, with Maladroit and Make Believe also charting high in between.

Most-streamed rock song of all time by a legacy act

Streaming·2026

"Buddy Holly" surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify as of 2026.