Patrick Wilson is an American musician, singer, and songwriter who is best known for being the drummer and co-founding member of the alternative rock band Weezer. As of 2018, he has worked on more than 13 studio albums along with the band. He is also the frontman of an alternative rock band The Special Goodness.
Born Name
Patrick George Wilson
Nick Name
Pat
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Buffalo, New York, United States
Residence
United States
Nationality
Education
Patrick attended Clarence High School.
Occupation
Musician, Drummer, Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter
Manager
Patrick is represented by Crush Music.
Genre
Alternative Rock, Power Pop, Pop-punk, Emo, Indie Rock
Instruments
Drums, Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards
Labels
- Geffen Records
- Epitaph Records
- DGC Records
- Jive Records
- Interscope Records
- Republic Records
- Atlantic Recording Corporation
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Patrick has dated –
- Jennifer Wilson (1994-2013) – Patrick married Jennifer in 1994. The couple has two sons named Charlie (b. 2004) and Ian Patrick, born in early 2008. Jennifer passed away in August 2013 after a long battle with cancer.
- Patrick remarried in February 2015. However, there is not much information available about his 2nd marriage.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Wears specs
Best Known For
Being the musician, singer, and songwriter of the rock band Weezer
First Album
Patrick released his first studio album titled Weezer (Blue Album) on May 10, 1994, under DGC Records. The album was proved to be a success and peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard 200, and was declared triple ‘platinum’ by RIAA.
First Film
Patrick made his theatrical film debut in Factory Girl as John Cale in 2006.
First TV Show
Patrick made his first TV show appearance in Conan as himself in 2015.
Patrick Wilson Favorite Things
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Patrick Wilson Facts
- He was influenced by music at a young age and the first album that he purchased was Barry Manilow’s This One’s for You (1976).
- The first concert that he attended was of the American hard rock band Van Halen, shortly after his 15th birthday. It was after witnessing the Van Halen concert that he was inspired to take drum lessons.
- By the time he reached the senior year in high school, he along with his friend Greg Czarnecki began teaching drums and amassed more than 30 students.
- In 1987, he graduated high school and took admission in a local college but eventually dropped out after just 1 semester.
- One of his friends named Patrick Finn urged him to move to Los Angeles which he did at the age of 21 in search of better opportunities.
- Patrick became associated with a short-lived band called the Bush sometime after moving to Los Angeles.
- In 1992, he became the part of the rock band Weezer along with vocalist and lead guitarist , bassist Matt Sharp, and guitarist Jason Cropper.
- In 1996, he formed an American alternative rock band called The Special Goodness.
Featured Image by Patrick Wilson / Instagram
Facts of Patrick Wilson
- full namePatrick Wilson
- Date of Birth February 01, 1969
- Age 55 years 10 months
- Horoscope Aquarius
- Lucky Number 10
- Lucky Stone Amethyst
- Lucky Color Turquoise
- Best Match for Marriage Aquarius, Gemini, Sagittarius
- weight78 kg
- height5 ft 10 in