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Rivers Cuomo's Harvard Journey

Rivers Cuomo dropped out of Harvard twice to focus on Weezer's Pinkerton album.

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Rivers Cuomo's Harvard Journey

Rivers Cuomo dropped out of Harvard twice to focus on Weezer's Pinkerton album.

In brief

Rivers Cuomo dropped out of Harvard twice to focus on Weezer's Pinkerton album. Rivers Cuomo graduated from Harvard in 2006 after dropping out twice to record Weezer's Pinkerton album. Originally reported by VICE.

Weezer's Blue Album Release

Weezer released their iconic debut album on May 10, 1994, known as the Blue Album.

Rivers Cuomo's Harvard Enrollment

Rivers Cuomo enrolled at Harvard University in August 1995 after submitting an essay about his fame.

Pinkerton Album Production

Pinkerton Album Production

Recording for Pinkerton began in August 1995 and lasted until July 1996, after Cuomo dropped out of Harvard.

Harvard Graduation

Rivers Cuomo graduated from Harvard in June 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature.

The bottom line

Rivers Cuomo graduated from Harvard in 2006 after dropping out twice to record Weezer's Pinkerton album.

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