Karl Koch (Weezer assistant)

Karl Koch
Koch in front of his record collection in 2006
Born
Karl Michael Koch

(1969-09-15) September 15, 1969 (age 55)
Buffalo, New York
Other namesKarlophone
OccupationAssistant for Weezer
Years active1991–present
Websitekarlophone.com

Karl Michael Koch (September 15, 1969) is a general assistant and "unofficial fifth member"[1][2][3][4] of the American rock band Weezer. He has worked as a roadie, concert photographer, webmaster and social media manager, archivist and historian, and art director since the band's inception. Drummer Patrick Wilson said in 2005, "[the band] wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Karl."[5]

Koch established and operates Weezer's official website and social media pages, where he publishes his band news column Karl's Corner. Koch and his Karl's Corner postings are frequently referenced by entertainment publications for insider knowledge on the band.

In addition to his work with Weezer, Koch releases his own music under the moniker Karlophone and has worked closely with Wilson's band The Special Goodness.

  1. ^ Riopell, Mike (December 6, 2001). "Weezer webmaster serves as band's fifth member". The Vidette. Illinois State University. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  2. ^ Heng Hartse, Joel (February 7, 2022). Dancing about Architecture is a Reasonable Thing to Do. Wipf and Stock. p. 30. ISBN 978-1498293839. ...clealy interested in communicating through writing, including the 'Karl's Corner' section of Weezer's website (written by the band's longtime roadie, 'fifth member,' and documentarian, Karl Koch)...
  3. ^ "Weezer Biography". The Vogue. Retrieved September 19, 2023. Their video for 'Photograph' was shot and put together by Weezer friend and unofficial '5th member' Karl Koch.
  4. ^ Luerssen, John D. (2004). Rivers' Edge: The Weezer Story. ECW Press. ISBN 1-55022-619-3.
  5. ^ Bell, Brian; Cuomo, Rivers; Shriner, Scott; Wilson, Patrick (October 14, 2005). "T-Minus Rock interview with Weezer" (Interview). Interviewed by Jim Shearer. MTV2.