The Wilco band biography, "Wilco: Learning How to Die", mentions that Tweedy carried 20th century American novelist, Henry Miller’s "Tropic Of Cancer" around with him for eight years. “Ashes of American Flags” includes paraphrases from the novel from this song Note also that the lyrics to “Poor Places” include the line “He takes all his words from the books that you don’t read, anyway.” The band re-used the song’s title for the 2009 live concert film, "Wilco Live: Ashes of American Flags".
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The Wilco band biography, "Wilco: Learning How to Die", mentions that Tweedy carried 20th century American novelist, Henry Miller’s "T… read more
The Wilco band biography, "Wilco: Learning How to Die", mentions that Tweedy carried 20th century American novelist, Henry Miller’s "Tropic Of Cancer" around with him… read more
Wilco is a rock band which formed in 1994 in Chicago, Illinois, United States by the remaining members of alternative country group Uncle Tupelo following singer Jay Farrar's departure from that group. Wilco's lineup has changed frequently, with only singer Jeff Tweedy and bassist John Stirratt remaining from the original incarnation. The other current members are guitarist Nels Cline, multi-instrumentalists Pat Sansone and Mikael Jorgensen, and drummer Glenn Kotche. Wilco have released ten studio albums, a live double album, and three collaborations: two with Billy Bragg,… read more
Wilco is a rock band which formed in 1994 in Chicago, Illinois, United States by the remaining members of alternative country group Uncle Tupelo following singer Jay Farrar's departure from that group. Wilco's lineup has chan… read more