Uncle Tupelo
| Uncle Tupelo | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Genre (s) | Alternative country , alternative rock , punk rock , heartland rock |
| founding | 1987 |
| resolution | 1994 |
Uncle Tupelo was an alternative country band from the 1990s. She combined punk and rock music with elements of country music .
Band history
The American band was formed in 1987 in Belleville , Illinois . Founding members were Jay Farrar ( guitar , harmonica , vocals ), Mike Heidorn ( drums ), and Jeff Tweedy ( bass , guitar, harmonica, vocals). Other members were Ken Coomer (drums), Max Johnston ( banjo , dobro , fiddle , mandolin , steel guitar ) and John Stirratt (bass). Farrar and Tweedy were the leading figures in the band who shared the songwriting.
After Farrar unexpectedly left the band, they broke up completely in May 1994. Tweedy formed the band Wilco , and Farrar Son Volt .
All four albums were reissued in 2003 by Columbia / Legacy and Rhino Entertainment.
Discography
Albums
- No Depression (1990), Rockville
- Still Feel Gone (1991), Rockville
- March 16-20, 1992 (1992) Rockville
- Anodyne (1993), Sire / Reprise
Compilations
- 89/93: An Anthology (2002), Sony
literature
- David Goodman: Uncle Tupelo . In: Modern Twang. An Alternative Country Guide and Directory . Dowling Press, Nashville Tenn. 1999, ISBN 1-891847-03-1 .
- Greg Kot: Wilco: Learning How to Die . Broadway Books, New York NY 2004.