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Wilco is an American alternative country band based in Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1994 by the remaining members of alternative country group Uncle Tupelo following singer Jay Farrar's departure from that group. Wilco's lineup has changed frequently, with only singer Jeff Tweedy and bassist John Stirratt remaining from the original incarnation. The other current members are guitarist Nels Cline, multi-instrumentalists Pat Sansone and Mikael Jorgensen, and drummer Glenn Kotche. Wilco has released six studio albums, a live double album, and three collaborations: two with Billy Bragg, and one with The Minus 5.
Wilco's music has been inspired by a wide variety of artists and styles, including Bill Fay and Television, and has in turn influenced music by The National and Cherry Ghost. The band continued in the alternative country of Uncle Tupelo on its debut album A.M. (1995), but has since introduced more experimental aspects to their music.
Wilco garnered media attention for its fourth album, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (2002), and the controversy surrounding it. After the recording sessions were complete, Reprise Records rejected the album and dismissed Wilco from the label. As part of a buy-out deal, Reprise gave Wilco the rights to the album for free.
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- blueoranges blueoranges Jul 16, 2009 @ 10:43 am
- I love wilco! i saw them live last week and they were simply amazing! anyone else see them live? check out this review if you missed it!
http://bostonmusicspotlight.com/article.php?id=2370
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- blueoranges blueoranges Jul 16, 2009 @ 10:43 am
- I love wilco! i saw them live last week and they were simply amazing! anyone else see them live? check out this review if you missed it!
http://bostonmusicspotlight.com/article.php?id=2370
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- KarateKatGraphics KarateKatGraphics Jan 25, 2009 @ 3:15 pm
- Yes, big fan. Wilco pops up a few times in my lens on great non-kid music for kids. Great photos here, good info, 5*****
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- JenOfChicago JenOfChicago Sep 25, 2008 @ 11:48 am
- Great Chicagoans, great music! Feel free to add to the All Things Chicago group at
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