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Jeffrey Scot Tweedy (born August 25, 1967) is an American musician, singer songwriter, author, and record producer best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Wilco. Tweedy, originally from Belleville, Illinois, began his music career in high school with his band The Plebes along with Jay Farrar, also in the band.
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- Wilco – “Misunderstood” (1996) Two chords — that’s the bedrock of “Misunderstood,” Jeff Tweedy’s most defiant, gut-busting, yet surprisingly elegant musical statement, and the song that proved that with Wilco, he was truly onto something special.
- Wilco – “Ashes of American Flags” (2001) Tweedy’s ultimate ode to the decay of the American Dream is just as profound for its cultural observations as it is for its emotional nakedness.
- Wilco – “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart” (2001) Once you clear away all the extraterrestrial sounds, junkyard percussion, and studio deconstruction, “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart” turns out to be one of the most straightforward, immediate songs Tweedy has ever written.
- Wilco – “I Must Be High” (1995) It all starts right here. From the very beginning, Jeff Tweedy has sought to honor the long lineage and lasting power of pop music, and his first song for Wilco’s debut record shines as one of his most lovely, bittersweet creations.
Nov 7, 2023 · NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Wilco lead singer Jeff Tweedy about his new memoir World Within A Song and how he has found meaning through his favorite music.
Sep 13, 2023 · The Wilco frontman talks about his new book, album, and life in an interview with Rolling Stone. He reveals his love for new music, his insecurity about guitars, and his criticism of the legendary singer-songwriter.
Nov 3, 2023 · Jeff Tweedy's new book, World Within a Song: Music That Changed My Life and Life that Changed My Music, captures that feeling perfectly. It's a series of 50 essays, each tied to a different...
