Uncle Tupelo

== Info ==
Country rock band credited as one of the founders of alternative country, a blend of alternative rock and traditional country music. Their album No Depression became a byword for alternative country and lent its name to an alternative country periodical. Influenced by Hank Williams. No Depression became a widely influential album. Originally a rockabilly revival band known as The Primitives. Supported Warren Zevon as well as Johnny Thunders of New York Dolls. Toured with Taj Mahal and The Band. Uncle Tupelo impressed Peter Buck of R.E.M. Covered Creedence Clearwater Revival. Broke up in 1994 after eight years together. Performed on Late Night. Influenced by Ramones and Sex Pistols as well as early Bob Dylan. Covered Lead Belly and The Stooges. Also influenced by Neil Young and Crazy Horse.
== Genres ==
Country Rock
Heartland Rock
Alternative Rock
Category:Country Rock
Category:Heartland Rock
Category:Alternative
Category:Nineties
Category:Alternative Country