Straddling the boundaries between alternative rock and country, and with occasional forays into psychedelic rock and soul, Wilco has created a pleasing, laconic, laidback sound that has garnered the devotion of fans worldwide. The name of the band comes from an abbreviation of the term "will comply," which is commonly used on military and aviation radio. In addition to its own material, Wilco has also collaborated with Billy Bragg, The Minus 5 and 7 Worlds Collide on their albums.

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Wilco is the brainchild of singer and guitarist Jeff Tweedy. Following the dissolution of his country band Uncle Tupelo, Tweedy set out to form his own band with most of the former members of Uncle Tupelo intact. After signing with Reprise Records, a subsidiary of Warner Brothers, Wilco released its debut album, A.M., on March 28th, 1995. Two years later, the band's sophomore album, Being There, cracked the top 100 on the US charts. Both of the album's singles, "Outtasite (Outta Mind)" and "Can't Stand It," charted on the US Adult Alternatives list. The launch of its fourth album, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, which peaked at No. 13 in 2001, brought the band even greater mainstream attention. That set the stage for a string of top-selling albums, including A Ghost Is Born in 2004, Sky Blue Sky in 2007, Wilco (The Album) in 2009 and The Whole Love in 2011, all of which peaked in the top 10 in the US. A Ghost Is Born earned a Best Alternative Music Album and Best Recording Package from the 2005 Grammy Awards. Since then, the band has received Grammy nominations for Best Rock Album, Best Americana Album and a second nod toward Best Alternative Music Album. Wilco's collaboration with Billy Bragg on Mermaid Avenue earned it a Grammy Award nomination for Best Contemporary Folk Album. The band would reteam with Billy Bragg for Mermaid Avenue Vol. II in 2000 and Mermaid Avenue: The Complete Sessions in 2012. On the festival circuit, Wilco made waves at Lollapalooza 2006 and 2008 as one of the headlining acts.

Where can I purchase Wilco tickets?

Wilco tickets are available at StubHub, where you can find a selection of tickets to different events.

Is Wilco touring in 2019?

Wilco is on tour from September until the end of 2019. Jeff Tweedy will also make several solo appearances alone when the full band is on break.

Where is Wilco playing?

Wilco will make appearances throughout Europe, Canada, the United States and Mexico. The band is set to perform at famous venues such as the Radio City Music Hall in New York City, the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville and Le Trianon in Paris.

Who are the members of Wilco?

Apart from lead singer Jeff Tweedy, Wilco presently consists of bass guitarist John Stirratt, drummer Glenn Kotche, keyboard player Mikael Jorgensen, guitarist Nels Cline and multi-instrumentalist Pat Sansone. Tweedy and Stirratt are the only original members of the band left. The remaining members joined between 2001 and 2004 and continue to tour with the group.

What is the band's tour setlist like?

Wilco plays a wide array of its fan-favorite songs, including "Muzzle of Bees," "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart," "Hell Is Chrome," "War on War," "Company In My Back." "I'll Fight," "Shouldn't Be Ashamed," "Empty Corner," "White Wooden Cross," "Box Full of Letters," "Bull Black Nova," "Reservations," "Side with the Seeds," "Theologians," "Impossible Germany," "Something to Lose," "I Got You (At the End of the Century)," "Outtasite (Outtamind)" and more. The exact setlist is subject to change.

Which artists are similar to Wilco?

If you are a fan of Wilco, then you might want to check out fellow Grammy-nominated alternative rock and country band My Morning Jacket.Back to Top

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