Listen "“Heavy Metal Drummer”—Wilco"
Episode Synopsis
In this week’s episode, Rob uses the blueprint he learned from all of his favorite rock band movies, like 'Dig!' and 'The Great Muppet Caper,' to better understand the self-proclaimed misunderstood band Wilco. He takes us through Jeff Tweedy’s journey, starting with Wilco’s predecessor Uncle Tupelo, which diverged from the marketable grunge movement of its time to make forthright folk music. Unsurprisingly, Tweedy continued not to write music for the masses and the labels, inadvertently making hits like “Heavy Metal Drummer.” Later, Rob is joined by Dylan Tupper Rupert, who explains how she discovered Wilco as a 12-year-old and how a band can make even the most childless of listeners feel like a dad (in the best way).
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Dylan Tupper Rupert
Producers: Olivia Crerie, Chris Sutton, and Justin Sayles
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Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Dylan Tupper Rupert
Producers: Olivia Crerie, Chris Sutton, and Justin Sayles
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