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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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Ex-Iggy Pop Drummer Killed In Hit And Run

January 21, 2011
Ex-Iggy Pop Drummer Killed In Hit And RunEx-Iggy Pop drummer Alex Kirst has been killed in a hit and run accident.

The drummer, aged 47, was killed by a car as he was walking on foot in California on January 13. Kirst's body was found at the side of Date Palm Road, The Desert Sun reports.

Kirtst played on Iggy Pop's 2001 album 'Beat 'Em Up' and 2003's 'Skull Ring', as well as playing with The Nymphs from 1985-1992.

Meanwhile, Iggy Pop and James Williamson released a reissue of their classic album, ‘Kill City’ in December.

(by Holly Frith)



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