Tweedy (band)

Tweedy is an American rock band composed of Jeff Tweedy, from the group Wilco, and his son, Spencer. The duo has released one album, Sukierae, in 2014.[1] Spencer Tweedy had played drums with his father on a previous record, Mavis Staples' One True Vine, where Jeff Tweedy produced.[2] The elder Tweedy had planned Sukierae to be a solo record, but kept Spencer involved after playing together in early sessions of the album.[3] The group's album name references Susie, Jeff's wife and Spencer's mother, who was diagnosed with cancer during the composition process.[4] When touring, the group includes bassist Darin Gray, guitarist Jim Elkington, keyboardist-guitarist Liam Cunningham and singer Sima Cunningham.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Jeff Tweedy and Son Start Band, Share Gritty 'I'll Sing It'". SPIN. SpinMedia. June 4, 2014.
  2. ↑ Jurgensen, John (June 20, 2013). "She'll Take You There". WSJ.com. Wall Street Journal.
  3. 1 2 Pelly, Jenn; Camp, Zoe (June 4, 2014). "Wilco's Jeff Tweedy Forms Band With Son, Announces New Album Sukierae, Shares "I'll Sing It"". Pitchfork. Pitchfork Media.
  4. ↑ "Jeff And Spencer Tweedy On Making Songs Together". NPR. National Public Radio. September 25, 2014.
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