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Rivers Cuomo It is the name of baptism by the singer, guitarist and main composer of the Weezeralternative rock band that comes to Brazil to perform in São Paulo On November 2nd.

Although in English “rivers” means rivers – the plural of river -, the name of the musician is also directly related to the Brazil – And with the Italyin a way.

According to the artist himself revealed during participation in the Kelly Clarkson Program (via Igor Miranda website), his father chose that name by influence of a football game. More specifically, between Brazil and Italy in the final of the 1970 World Cupin Mexico.

At the time, the Brazilian team had ROBERTO RIVELLINO. Already Italy had Luigi Riva and Gianni Rivera. Cuomo’s father found these surnames curious and decided to baptize his son with something similar.

Rivers reports:

“My dad says I named it because of three 1970 World Cup players. That’s when I was born in June 1970. Rivellin, Rivera and Riva. They played in the selection of Italy and Brazil. ”

There is also, however, a different version on Wikipedia and other online sources. According to the report, the name “Rivers” would have come in honor of the rivers (Rivers) Hudson and Eastin Manhattanplace of birth of the Weezer musician.

Rivers Cuomo and Weezer in Brazil

Whether inspired by Brazil or not, the fact is that Rivers Cuomo performs with the band at Ibirapuera Auditorium External Auditoriumin São Paulo, on November 2nd.

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