For over three decades, Weezer has remained one of the most enduring and beloved rock bands of our time-evolving, experimenting, and redefining themselves with every album. And for most of that journey, photographer Sean Murphy has been there, shaping and capturing their image. This book is an unprecedented visual archive, a time capsule of Weezer's evolution as seen through Sean's lens. His images go beyond standard music photography. They document spontaneous, artful moments that showcase the band's evolution, energy, and chemistry. Across countless shoots, album cycles, and behind-the-scenes moments, he has built a body of work that grants fans a more intimate, unfiltered look at Weezer-both as a band and as individuals. With rare outtakes, candid moments, and the kind of magic that only comes from years of trust and collaboration, My Friend, Weezer is a visual biography of one of the most influential rock bands of our generation, told through the eyes of an artist who has been with them every step of the way.

"Sean Murphy is by far and away the craziest person to wield a camera we've ever worked with. Looking back on these photos brings back so many fond memories, as well as "what was I thinking?" and "what the heck happened to that shirt?" moments. I hope you enjoy seeing all these never-before-seen images of Weezer as much as we do." -- Brian Bell, Weezer

Sean Murphy is an acclaimed American photographer known for his bold style and uncanny ability to capture raw, unfiltered moments. He cut his teeth in the rebellious music scene of the 1990s, developing a visual voice rooted in grit, honesty, and spontaneity. Throughout the past three decades, his work has appeared in global ad campaigns, album covers, and major publications including Rolling Stone, Esquire, and GQ.

Known for pushing boundaries (and safety protocols), Sean built a reputation for capturing the hidden layers of whatever story is put in front of him. Whether shooting Grammy Award-winning musicians or Hollywood icons, he approaches every subject with equal parts confidence and chaos-inviting them to meet him halfway. For whatever reason, they always do.