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Introduction:
"From Alt-County to Kraut Rock, test your knowledge of one of America's emerging bands. Looks like this is the first Wilco quiz (of hopefully many), so it'll be an easy one. Roger, Wilco, Over and Out..."


1. Prior to forming Wilco, lead singer Jeff Tweedy captured critical acclaim and the admiration of fans while performing in what Belleville, Illinois band?
    Uncle Tupelo
    The Jayhawks
    Son Volt
    The Bottle Rockets


2. Who has never been a member of Wilco?
    Jay Bennett
    Jay Farrar
    Glenn Kotche
    Ken Coomer


3. 1995 saw the release of Wilco's debut album that featured the crowd favorite, "Passenger Side." Name their first album.
    Being There
    We Are Not Son Volt
    Wilco
    A.M.


4. This double album was released in 1996 and moved Wilco away from their Alt-Country roots. The album features college radio standards, "Outtasite (Outta Mind) and "Red-Eyed and Blue/I Got You." Can you name the album?
    Wilco Rocks
    Summerteeth
    Being There
    Wilco II


5. Wilco, along with Billy Bragg, set to music the lyrics of this American poet/songwriter. The albums were released as "Mermaid Avenue" and "Mermaid Avenue, Vol 2." A movie was made of this collaboration entitled "Man In The Sand." Who is the songwriter?
    Pete Seegar
    Bob Dylan
    Woody Guthrie
    Allen Ginsberg


6. Wilco calls which city home?
    Chicago
    New York
    Los Angeles
    Madison


7. This film chronicles the making of Wilco's 2002 release, "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot." The film shows the departure of long-time member, Jay Bennett, and documents the problems Wilco was having with their record label which were eventually resolved with Wilco buying back the finished tapes for $50,000. What is the name of the film?







    Wilco: The Movie
    I Am Trying To Break Your Heart
    Roger Wilco
    Misunderstood


8. 2004 saw the release of "A Ghost Is Born." Leroy Bach left the band shortly after the album was recorded and he was replaced by these two competent musicians.
    Glenn Kotche and Ken Coomer
    Jay Bennett and Jay Farrar
    Nels Cline and Pat Sansone
    Ryan Adams and Bryan Adams


9. Wilco won the 2005 Grammy for "Best Alternative Music Album."
    True
    False


10. This song can be found on the 2004 soundtrack to "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie."
    Just A Kid
    Wilco SpongeBob
    Mr. Pants
    A Ghost Is Born


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