Jeff Tweedy is an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the frontman of the influential alternative rock band Wilco. Born on August 25, 1967, in Belleville, Illinois, Tweedy began his musical career in high school with the band The Plebes, which later transformed into Uncle Tupelo, an outfit that blended country, punk, and folk influences and became pioneers in the alternative country movement. After Uncle Tupelo's breakup in 1994, Tweedy formed Wilco, which has since been at the forefront of the indie rock and alternative music scenes, frequently experimenting with styles and breaking new ground with each album release.

Beyond Wilco, Jeff Tweedy has also been prolific as a solo artist, establishing a body of work marked by introspective lyricism and an expansion of his creative reach. His solo albums include "WARM" (2018), "WARMER" (2019), and the more recent "Love Is The King" (2020), which continued to showcase his contemplative songwriting and melodic craftsmanship. Jeff also released "Together At Last" (2017), a collection of acoustic renditions of songs from his extensive catalog. As part of a family project, Tweedy collaborated with his son Spencer under the moniker Tweedy, resulting in the collaborative album "Sukierae" (2014). He has ventured into other creative spaces as well, contributing to soundtracks and other artists’ projects, evident in his participation in Norah Jones' "Playing Along" podcast with the track "Muzzle of Bees." With a career spanning over three decades, Jeff Tweedy remains a vital and evolving figure in contemporary music, beloved for his poetic songwriting and innovative contributions to rock and alternative genres.

Genres

Alternative Country

Chamber Pop

Roots Rock

Singer-songwriter

Related Artists

Wilco

Ryan Adams

Son Volt

Iron & Wine

The Jayhawks

Uncle Tupelo

Steve Earle

John Prine

Bright Eyes

Andrew Bird

The Decemberists

Justin Townes Earle

Latest Release

Margaret (Live at Salt Shed - Chicago - 05.25.24)

Bleachers•

Jeff Tweedy

Single - Released July 26, 2024