Weezer's Hurley album named after clothing brand – not Lost character

Band reveal new LP is inspired by surfwear sponsor, not TV character – despite featuring a photograph of him on the coverWhen Weezer announced their new album, Hurley, was named after a character from the TV series Lost, some fans complained the band had sold out. The truth, however, may upset fans even more. Hurley, Weezer's guitarist has revealed, is not, in fact, named after the fictional character – it's named after a multinational clothing brand.According to Brian Bell, surfwear company...

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23:24 on August 24 2010

Weezer’s Album ‘Hurley’ Not Named After Beloved ‘Lost’ Character After All

Idolator — Weezer’s Brian Bell revealed that the inspiration behind the band’s new album title was not Jorge Garcia’s character Hurley Reyes on Lost, although the actor’s sm... more info

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12:22 on August 25 2010