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Uncle Tupelo

Musical Group

Belleville, Illinois trio who merged country roots and punk energy; core members included Jay Farrar, Jeff Tweedy and Mike Heidorn. Active late 1980s–1994.

Widely regarded as founders of the alternative country movement. Key albums include No Depression (debut), Still Feel Gone, March 16–20, 1992 and Anodyne. The band split in 1994; Jay Farrar later formed Son Volt and Jeff Tweedy formed Wilco (as noted in the reviews).

Three DeBaser reviews paint Uncle Tupelo as pioneers of alternative country, blending punk energy with roots traditions. The coverage highlights key studio albums and a definitive live snapshot from 1994. The reviews emphasize the band's creative peak shadowed by growing tensions between Farrar and Tweedy.

For:Listeners of alternative country, Americana and punk-influenced roots music; fans of Wilco and Son Volt curious about origins.

 True fathers of alternative country, Uncle Tupelo was born in the second half of the Eighties in Belleville, Illinois.

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 They were out of time, emerged from who knows where.

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 Jay and Jeff’s glances never meet, and the tension between the (former) lifelong friends is palpable as Wanda Nara’s breasts would be, Icardi permitting.

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