The Special Goodness is the side project of Weezer’s drummer Patrick Wilson. It currently features Wilson on guitar and vocals, and Atom Willard (Rocket from the Crypt, Angels & Airwaves, The Offspring) on drums. Throughout the years the band has featured various musicians both in the studio and on tours such as bassists Murphy Karges (Sugar Ray), Mikey Welsh (formerly of Weezer), Scott Shriner (currently of Weezer), Pat Finn, Jeb Lewis and drummer Lee Loretta. The band's name comes from a description of how Wilson feels making music.