Matt Sharp files lawsuit against former bandmates

Numerous news sites are reporting that Matt Sharp, founding bassist of Weezer, has filed a federal lawsuit against his former band mates, management and others. He is alleging that he is owed money for songs he co-wrote. Sharp claims his contributions to the band in its early years included hiring attorneys and accountants, finding a record deal and searching for music video directors. Sharp wants to be credited for co-writing many of Weezer's "Blue Album" hits, co-writing and all of "Pinkerton."