Who is Jeff Tweedy?
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Jeffrey Scot Tweedy, known mainly by his stage name Jeff Tweedy is a renowned musician, record producer, lyricist, and writer in the United States of America. He has worked on 20 studio albums which include both solo and collaborations. Tweedy is a singer and a guitarist in the American rock band Wilco. He was also a member of the country music group Uncle Tupelo. His solo albums include Together at Last, Warm, Warmer, and Love Is the King.
The musician is also a writer and wrote books like Adult head, Let’s Go, and How to Write One Song. Tweedy was recognized multiple times with several honors for his contribution. He was nominated for the prestigious Grammy Awards 11 times.
In 1999, the musician was nominated for the first time in Grammy with Wilco for the Best Contemporary Folk Album. He won the award in 2005 for Best Alternative Music Album. In 2011, the music producer received a Grammy for the Best Americana Album alongside Tom Schick and Mavis Staples. Tweedy bagged another Grammy Award in 2021 in the Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package with Lawrence Azerrad.
He was also nominated for two Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards in 2020. The musician has appeared in movies like I Am Trying to Break Your Heart: A Film About Wilco, Hearts Beat Loud, Chelsea Walls, Mavis!, Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued, A Song For You: The Austin City Limits Story, and others.
Quick Bio
| Birth Name | Jeffrey Scot Tweedy |
| Birth Date | August 25, 1967 (Age 54) |
| Birth Place | Belleville, Illinois, USA |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Gender | Male |
| Other Names | Jeff Tweedy |
| Parent(s) | Bob Tweedy, JoAnn Tweedy |
| Sibling(s) | Greg Tweedy, Steven Tweedy, Debbie Voll |
| High School | Belleville West High School |
| College | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville |
| Education | College dropout |
| Profession | Music producer, songwriter, musician, and author |
| Active Years | 1984-present |
| Country | USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches |
| Weight | N/A |
| Eye color | Light brown |
| Hair color | brown |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Relationship | Married |
| Spouse(s) | Sue Miller (1995- Present) |
| Girlfriend(s) | N/A |
| Children | Spencer Tweedy, Sam Tweedy |
| Tattoos | N/A |
| Social Media Handles | |
| Net worth | $8 Million |
Career
What is Jeff Tweedy’s profession?
- Jeff Tweedy is a reputed musician and music producer. He has been passionate about music since his childhood. While playing guitar as a kid, Tweedy dreamt big to pursue a career in music. Initially, he joined The Plebes. The musician later joined Uncle Tupelo. He was associated with No Depression, Still Feel Gone, March 16–20, 1992, and Anodyne. In 1994, the band broke down, which resulted in Tweedy joining the rock band Wilco in 1995.
- He is currently working with the band as a singer and guitarist. Tweedy has worked in the discographies with Wilco such as A.M., Summerteeth, Sky Blue Sky, The Whole Love, Ode to Joy, and others. The musician also has a successful solo career. In 2017, he released his solo debut album Together at Last. In the following year, Tweedy released Warm. His subsequent two albums, Warmer and Love Is the King, respectively in 2019 and 2020.
Personal Details
Is Jeff Tweedy educated?
Jeff Tweedy is a college dropout. He attended Belleville West High School and enrolled in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Tweedy was born on August 25, 1967, in Belleville, Illinois, USA. Bob Tweedy and JoAnn Tweedy are the parents of the musician.
Relationship
Is Jeff Tweedy married?
Jeff Tweedy married Sue Miller in 1995. The couple leads a happy life and is blessed with two kids, Spencer Tweedy and Sam Tweedy.
Net worth
How much does Jeff Tweedy earn?
Jeff Tweedy’s net worth is $8 Million.
Trivia
- Jeff Tweedy was a member of Uncle Tupelo.
- His birth sign is Virgo.
- Tweedy is a guitarist.
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