Scott Shriner
The steady, versatile bassist who anchored Weezer's sound for over two decades, bringing melodic punch and stability to their later catalog.
Born 1965 (age 61)·Musical artist·Birthday: July 11·Generation X
Biography
Scott Shriner stepped into one of rock's most precarious jobs: replacing a founding member in an already iconic band. When he joined Weezer in 2001 as their new bassist, he wasn't just filling a slot; he was helping to steady a ship that had weathered lineup changes and hiatuses. With a background that spanned jazz, session work, and even a stint in the band Vince Neil, Shriner brought a professional versatility and a powerful, melodic bass style that locked in perfectly with the band's power-pop foundations. His tenure, now the longest of any Weezer bassist, spans the band's prolific second act, from the 'green album' renaissance through a dozen studio records of adventurous, sometimes eccentric, guitar-driven pop. On stage and in the studio, Shriner provides more than just the low end; he's become an integral part of Weezer's harmonic texture and a consistent, reliable presence in their ever-evolving story.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Scott was born in 1965, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Scott Was Born
The biggest hits of 1965
#1 Movie
The Sound of Music
Best Picture
The Sound of Music
#1 TV Show
Bonanza
Scott's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1965Born
US sends combat troops to Vietnam
Gas: $0.31/galHome: $13,600Min wage: $1.25/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" — The Rolling StonesBest Picture: The Sound of Music
1970Started school
First Earth Day; The Beatles break up
Gas: $0.36/galHome: $17,000Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Bridge over Troubled Water" — Simon & GarfunkelBest Picture: Patton
1978Became a teenager
First test-tube baby born
Gas: $0.63/galHome: $35,300Min wage: $2.65/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Shadow Dancing" — Andy GibbBest Picture: The Deer Hunter
1981Could drive
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1983Could vote
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1986Turned 21
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1995Turned 30
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2005Turned 40
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2015Turned 50
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 60
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 61 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Has been Weezer's primary bassist since 2001, performing on and contributing to over twelve studio albums, including 'Maladroit', 'Everything Will Be Alright in the End', and 'OK Human'.
- His backing vocals became a key component of the band's live and recorded sound from the mid-2000s onward.
- Helped stabilize the band's lineup during a crucial period, contributing to their sustained productivity and longevity.
- Played a variety of instruments on Weezer recordings, including keyboards and Moog synthesizer, expanding the band's sonic palette.
Did You Know?
He was a member of Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil's solo band prior to joining Weezer.
He is a trained multi-instrumentalist who also plays piano, guitar, and drums.
He composed the score for the 2006 independent film 'The Still Life'.
“My job is to lock in the groove and hold it down.”
