Weezer / Pinkerton - CDAuthor: WEEZER Format: Remixes included Release Date: 25 09 1996 Details: Amazon. ca A hit single can be a bit of a mixed blessing for new bands, especially if said song gets you firmly lumped into the "novelty band" category. Such was the case with Weezer, whose runaway hit "Buddy Holly" touched a global nerve upon its release, then got on everyone's nerves after months of radio saturation. However, it did ensure that they sold millions of copies of