Buddy Holly was released by Weezer in 1994 as a single from their debut album, often called The Blue Album, written by frontman Rivers Cuomo. The song became one of the defining alternative rock tracks of the 1990s, helped by its memorable video and catchy guitar hooks. That opening riff has since taken on a life of its own online, clipped into a standalone sound for memes and edits. Its instant recognisability and upbeat energy keep it useful long after the original release.