Jeff Tweedy: “I Loved It” When My Label Said Wilco Would Fail

 
 

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Jeff Tweedy of Wilco and Uncle Tupelo is an iconic indie musician and songwriter. He joins Guy to talk about Uncle Tupelo's unexpected breakup, how that inspired him to explore new musical territories, and the story behind the classic album that cost Wilco their record deal -- Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. Jeff has a new book out, it's called "World Within A Song: Music That Changed My Life and Life That Changed My Music".

Links from the Show

01. Wilco playing "New Madrid" Live

02. Trailer for "I am Trying to Break Your Heart: A Film About Wilco"

03. Wilco at NPR's Tiny Desk

04. Wilco performs "California Stars" live on KEXP

05. Jeff on "Late Night with Seth Meyers

06. Jeff's new book "World Within A Song: Music That Changed My Life and Life That Changed My Music"

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