ZenLunatic Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 This maybe be obvious to many here but I have been listening to Wilco for a long time and never knew where the name came from. What does it mean or where did it come from? Someone know the origin? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Steve Brule Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?sour...ch&va=wilco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZenLunatic Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 Now I know what it means. Sounded familiar in that sense. Any significant reason they picked that word? Just thought he may have mentioned it in some interview I missed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
giraffo Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Jeff said something about the irony "of a rock ('n'roll) group named after a phrase that was complacent" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I read that Jeff thought it would be 'amusing' to have that name for a rock band. Stickin' it to the music biz guys a bit..? ("so is Wilco wilco"? who's on first? what?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Jeff said something about the irony "of a rock ('n'roll) group named after a phrase that was complacent" compliant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Wilco station picI think it would be cute if Wilco station employees were permitted to wear their Wilco band shirts to work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I always thought it was Jeff's response to Jay Farrar's request to not call the band Uncle Tupelo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radiokills Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 its in regards to the military saying "Roger Wilco," right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
entropy Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 The maiden of the mist arose from the bristling cold lake, her brow dripping with the diaphanous, murky water. As Jeff gazed upon her form, careful to remain respectful, but at the same time, enthralled, it became so clear. This nymph, this heavenly creature alone could be entrusted to name the band--only then could it be a band for the world, the common man, the rich man and the lost man. A band for the times. "Oh maiden," Jeff asked, his voice quavering. "What shalt I call my most noble endeavor?" "Listen," spoke the maiden. "Get the fuck off my property." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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