Uncle Tupelo



Former MembersJay Farrar
Jeff Tweedy
Mike Heidorn
Bill Belzer
Ken Coomer
Max Johnston
John Stirratt
GenreAlternative country
Alternative rock
Country rock
Genre LinksPop/Rock
OriginBelleville, Illinois, USA
Year(s) Active1987–1994
Music StyleCountry, Alternative Pop/ Rock, Alternative Country-Rock, Alt-Country, Americana, Alternative/ Indie Rock
Music MoodPassionate, Rustic, Intimate, Bittersweet, Reverent, Autumnal, Rousing, Somber, Urgent, Uncompromising, Cathartic, Poignant, Confrontational, Reflective, Gritty, Searching, Brooding, Melancholy, Literate, Earthy, Sad
LabelsGiant/Rockville
Sire
Official Websiteuncletupelo.com
Associated ActsThe Plebes
The Primitives
Bottle Rockets
Son Volt
Wilco
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Uncle Tupelo was an alternative country music group from Belleville, Illinois, active between 1987 and 1994. Jay Farrar, Jeff Tweedy, and Mike Heidorn formed the band after the lead singer of their previous band, The Primitives, left to attend college. The trio recorded three albums for Rockville Records, before signing with Sire Records and expanding to a five-piece. Shortly after the release of the band's major label debut album Anodyne, Farrar announced his decision to leave the band due to a soured relationship with his co-songwriter Tweedy. Uncle Tupelo split on May 1, 1994, after completing a farewell tour. Following the breakup, Farrar formed Son Volt with Heidorn, while the remaining members continued as Wilco.







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