Jay Farrar

Jay Farrar, (born December 26, 1967 in Belleville, Illinois) is an American songwriter and musician currently based in St. Louis, Missouri. A veteran of two critically-acclaimed music groups, Uncle Tupelo and Son Volt, he began his solo music career in 2001. Beyond his established talents as a songwriter, he is a well-regarded guitarist, harmonicist, and a distinctive vocalist. His music is an informed expansion of traditional American music.

Related artists

After disbanding Uncle Tupelo in 1994, Farrar formed the rock group Son Volt. Farrar worked closely with keyboardist Steven Drozd of The Flaming Lips during the recording of Sebastopol. Eric Heywood, Mark Spencer from the Blood Oranges, and the rock group Canyon have often accompanied Farrar in his solo recordings and performances.

Related Topics:
Uncle Tupelo - Son Volt - Steven Drozd - The Flaming Lips - Blood Oranges

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