Jeff Tweedy
☼ Born on 25 December 1967, in Belleville, Illinois, USA
BiographyJeff Tweedy began his musical career in the late 80s with the band 'Uncle Tupelo.' The band had two frontmen: Jeff on bass and vocals and his long time friend Jay Farrar on guitar and vocals. The band was based out of Belleville, IL and lasted until 1994 when the members decided to go their own ways. Jeff went on to form 'Wilco' in 1994 and has released 11 albums. A highly acclaimed documentary titled 'I Am Trying to Break Your Heart' was made while recording the album 'Yankee Hotel Foxtrot' in 2001.
In the role of actor
Mavis! (13/11/2015)
The story of legendary gospel singer Mavis Staples is told in the biographical documentary Mavis!. Mavis Staples began as the lead singer of the Staples Singers, founded in 1948 by her father Roebuck “Pops” Staples. The band had success in the gospel community for about two decades, before they founds success in other genres, including folk, […]
Mavis! (22/04/2015)
The story of legendary gospel singer Mavis Staples is told in the biographical documentary Mavis!. Mavis Staples began as the lead singer of the Staples Singers, founded in 1948 by her father Roebuck "Pops" Staples. The band had success in the gospel community for about two decades, before they founds success in other genres, including […]