In addition to his drum duties, Wilson has three cowriting credits for Weezer songs ("The World Has Turned and Left Me Here", "Surf Wax America" and "My Name Is Jonas") and two solo writing credits ("Automatic" and "In the Mall"). He also has lead vocal/lead guitar duties on "Automatic". However, Cuomo and Wilson have written many more songs collaboratively, including "Lemonade" (released on Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo) and "Lullaby for Wayne" (released on the deluxe version of 1994's Weezer).
Patrick Wilson was born in Buffalo, New York, on February 1, 1969, and raised in nearby Clarence. He was introduced to music very early, making his first musical purchase of Barry Manilow's 1976 album This One's for You. Shortly after his 15th birthday, he attended his first concert, seeing Van Halen. As a result, he was inspired to start taking drum lessons. By his senior year at Clarence High School, Wilson and his friend Greg Czarnecki began teaching the instrument, eventually attracting more than 30 students.