Through the years, the band went through many line-up changes, with Ben and John being the only constant members since the band's inception. Screeching Weasel officially broke up for (roughly) the third - and allegedly final - time on July 6, 2001.
The band did a few surprise shows between 2001-2009.
Ben Weasel reformed the group in March 2009 with a new line-up, and without John Jughead. Ben had released solo albums that were the same just in his name. John finally settled for T-Shirt money for being an original member of the band and a royalties for a handful songs he co-wrote, and let Ben play as Screeching Weasel with the hundreds of song lyrics and music has written.
Former Members include renowned punk rock record producer Mass Giorgini on bass guitar, Dan Panic (born Dan Sullivan) on drums, and Danny Vapid (born Dan Schafer,on guitar or bass, depending on the band's necessity. Dan is currently fronting The Methadones and formerly of Sludgeworth)
Members of Screeching Weasel have gone on to form bands such as: The Methadones, The Mopes, Even in Blackouts, and Sweet Black And Blue.
Screeching Weasel has also included members of Green Day, Sludgeworth, Common Rider, Squirtgun, and Teen Idols.
During one of the band's many break-ups, Weasel and Vapid also formed the Riverdales. Additionally, Ben Weasel released a solo record in 2002 entitled Fidatevi.
In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout! Records in the wake of long-running financial and personal conflicts. The masters were subsequently licensed to and reissued by Asian Man Records.
On December 7, 2010, it was announced that Screeching Weasel will release a new album on March 15, 2011, the band's first album in eleven years. The album will be titled First World Manifesto and will be released on Fat Wreck Chords. It will contain 14 new songs and is produced by Mike Kennerty of The All-American Rejects. It was announced that the label will also be releasing the back catalogs of Screeching Weasel, the Riverdales, and Ben Weasel.
On March 18, 2011, during Screeching Weasel's South by Southwest Festival performance at the Scoot Inn in Austin, Texas, Foster reached from the stage and slapped a female audience member who had spit on him several times. This sent off a fire storm web frenzy from all of the self -righteous non Screeching Weasel fans. Ben apologized for his actions, but all of the perfect people who never loose there cool were not satisfied.
Ben and his hired band had a falling out. He found out who his true friends and fans were. After over a year of spending time with his family and raising a new baby, he released Carnival of Schadenfreude EP in 2011 with huge interest and has resumed his music career again full swing.
I'll Stop the Rain
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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The lyrics to Screeching Weasel's song "I'll Stop the Rain" convey a message of hope and determination. The singer seems to be speaking to someone who may be feeling down or hopeless, and is offering them reassurance and support. The repeated phrase "I can make the rain stop" suggests that the singer is confident in their ability to improve the situation and bring about a more positive outcome.
The lyrics also suggest a sense of personal power - the singer believes that they can "change the world" and make a difference in their own life and the lives of others. This is reinforced by the lines "it just takes a little faith" and "I'm diving in head first, eyes open now" - the singer is willing to take risks and put in the effort to achieve their goals.
Overall, the song's lyrics are uplifting and inspiring, urging the listener to have hope and faith in their ability to make a difference.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you waiting out there for me?
Are you still hopeful and waiting for me to make things better?
Do you have a little hope still?
Do you still hold on to a little bit of hope?
Well, I haven't given up yet.
I haven't given up on making things better.
I still feel like I can change the world and start with me and you.
I believe I can make a positive change in the world and it starts with us.
I can make the sun come out at will.
I have the power to bring happiness and positivity to a situation.
I can make the rain stop.
I have the ability to stop any negative aspects in life.
I can wipe away your tears now and I can make you smile, I'm not lying to myself now.
I can provide comfort and joy to those around me, and I believe in my ability to do so.
Things are really getting better.
Positive changes are actually occurring in this situation.
It just takes a little faith, so I'm diving in head first, eyes open now and I feel like I can make the sun come out at will.
I'm committed and have faith in my ability to make things better.
I feel like I can make the sun come out at will. I can make the rain stop. I can wipe away your tears now and I can make you smile.
Repeated affirmation of my belief in my ability to bring positivity to a situation.
I know that I can make the sun come out at will or I can make the rain fall.
I have the power to bring about positive or negative outcomes.
I can start or stop the tears now and we can cry or we can try a little smile.
I can provide comfort in a difficult time, allowing emotions to flow as needed, but also encouraging positivity.
And I know that I can make the sun come out at will and I can bring the rain on. Rain that'll wash away your tears now. And if you try I can make you smile. I know now.
I am certain in my ability to bring about positive or negative outcomes and provide comfort and joy to those around me.
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