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Wilco


Background information
Origin Chicago, Illinois, USA
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Alternative Country
Folk-Rock
Experimental Rock
Years active 1994—present
Label(s) Reprise Records
Nonesuch Records
Associated acts Uncle Tupelo
Loose Fur
The Autumn Defense
Billy Bragg
Website Website
Members
Jeff Tweedy
John Stirratt
Nels Cline
Glenn Kotche
Pat Sansone
Mikael Jorgensen
Former members
Leroy Bach
Max Johnston
Jay Bennett
Bob Egan
Ken Coomer



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Bob Geldof Announced As Keynote Speaker At SXSW Festival 2011

January 13, 2011
Bob Geldof Announced As Keynote Speaker At SXSW Festival 2011Bob Geldof has been revealed as the keynote speaker and showcase performer for the SXSW Festival 2011.

The Boomtown Rats singer will perform at the festival as well as speak on the festival's 25th Anniversary on March 17, St. Patricks Day.

The festival, which takes places from March 11-20, traditionally mixes new live music with industry conferences.

Acts for this year's festival include Bombay Bicycle Club, Chapel Club, The Naked and Famous and Pulled Apart By Horses.

(by Holly Frith)



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