Wilco

Wilco is an American rock band based in Chicago. The band was formed in 1994 by the remaining members of alternative country group Uncle Tupelo after singer Jay Farrar's departure. Wilco's lineup changed frequently during its first decade, with only singer Jeff Tweedy and bassist John Stirratt remaining from the original incarnation. Since early 2004 the lineup has been unchanged, consisting of Tweedy, Stirratt, guitarist Nels Cline, multi-instrumentalist Pat Sansone, keyboard player Mikael Jorgensen, and drummer Glenn Kotche. Wilco has released thirteen studio albums, a live double album, and

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Commons category: Wilco
inception: 1993-00-00
start of work period: 1994-00-00
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Contents

History
Formation, ''A.M.'', and ''Being There'' (1994–1996)
''Summerteeth'' and the ''Mermaid Avenue'' sessions (1997–2000)
Departure from Reprise Records and ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' (2001–2002)
''Down with Wilco'', ''A Ghost Is Born'', and ''Kicking Television'' (2003–2005)
''Sky Blue Sky'' (2006–2008)
''Wilco (The Album)'', founding dBpm Records, and ''The Whole Love'' (2009–2011)
''Star Wars'', ''Schmilco'', and ''Ode to Joy'' (2015–2021)
Jay Bennett documentary, ''Cruel Country'', and ''Cousin'' (2021–present)
Musical style and influence
Band members
Timeline
Discography
See also
Notes
References
External links

Wilco's music has been inspired by a wide variety of artists and styles including Bill Fay, the Beatles, and Television; in turn the band has influenced music by many modern alternative rock acts. The band continued in the alternative country style of Uncle Tupelo on its debut album A.M. (1995), but has since introduced more experimental aspects to their music, including elements of alternative rock and classic pop. Wilco's musical style has evolved from a 1990s country rock sound to a current "eclectic indie rock collective that touches on many eras and genres".