uncool2pillow Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 So a couple of years ago I started this thread. http://viachicago.org/topic/40161-rank-wilco-members/page__fromsearch__1 The timing was unfortunate as it was right around the time word of Jay Bennett's death was announced. I knew nothing about his death when I started the thread, but it was declared insensitive timing and locked. Here was the original post if anyone wants to discuss now. I imagine there's been a thread like this before, but the poll about O'Rourke/Sansone got me thinking... Use your own criteria. Here's mine: Jeff TweedyJay BennettJohn SirrattGlenn KotcheNels ClineJim O'RourkeMikael JorgensonKen CoomerLeroy BachMax JohnstonPat Sansone Looking back, I'd move O'Rourke above Nels and maybe equal to Kotche. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Based on what, their importance to the franchise? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Not going to comment on the order, but I'm pretty sure you've missed bböp off the list Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skip Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Ranking band members is right up there with which soups you or I might like best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 AMBTSTYHFAGIBSBSWTA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 Based on what, their importance to the franchise? Use your own criteria. I was thinking about the impact each person had on Wilco is / was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Use your own criteria. Chronologically Nels ClineKen CoomerLeroy BachJay BennettJeff TweedyJohn SirrattJim O'RourkePat SansoneGlenn KotcheMikael Jorgenson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
virtualreason Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 AMBTSTYHFAGIBSBSWTA I think we can officially add TWL to that list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 jeff tweedyjohn stirrattleory bachglenn kotche ... did i leave anyone out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 ... did i leave anyone out? Tony Margherita Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Not going to comment on the order, but I'm pretty sure you've missed bböp off the list You know...people raised hell with me and I had to quit the board for a while when I had PICTURES as a part of my sig. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Not going to comment on the order, but I'm pretty sure you've missed bböp off the list Errr... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosco Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 So a couple of years ago I started this thread. http://viachicago.or...__fromsearch__1 The timing was unfortunate as it was right around the time word of Jay Bennett's death was announced. I knew nothing about his death when I started the thread, but it was declared insensitive timing and locked. Here was the original post if anyone wants to discuss now. I imagine there's been a thread like this before, but the poll about O'Rourke/Sansone got me thinking... Use your own criteria. Here's mine: Jeff TweedyJay BennettJohn SirrattGlenn KotcheNels ClineJim O'RourkeMikael JorgensonKen CoomerLeroy BachMax JohnstonPat Sansone Looking back, I'd move O'Rourke above Nels and maybe equal to Kotche. While I'm not going to get into this, I don't really know that I'd consider Jim O'Rourke a "member" of Wilco, and if you do then surely you need to add Brian Hennerman to your list, and regardless you forgot Bob Egan who undoubtedly was in fact a member of the band for several years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 I think I pulled the original list of wikipedia, but did make some mistakes. I included O'Rourke purposefully, though, because his role was so important in YHF. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Seeing Rank Wilco Members and Show Pictures Of Your Gear (down the bottom of VC) puts my mind right in the gutter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcroach Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I'll play BachBennettClineCoomerJorgensonKotcheSansoneSirrattTweedy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Leroy may have been offered "official" membership in the band in 2000 or so, but he was touring with them since 1998. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 I'll play BachBennettClineCoomerJorgensonKotcheSansoneSirrattTweedy That's the spirit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 It all starts and ends with two words, friends. "Synthesizer Patel' End of discussion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sonicshoulder Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Is this referring to general odor? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lazy locomotives Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Ranking anyone in Wilco (outside of Jeff ) seems shortsighted. While it’s distinctly Jeff’s band, it takes on the colors of its co-creators (you’ll note, I didn’t say ‘side-men’) in subtle ways - ways that far too many bands either cover up or refuse to acknowledge. I can’t really hear Jay on Sky Blue Sky, anymore than I can hear Nels on Being There…there’s something about the inherently idiosyncratic sound of each Wilco album, that seems to define the ‘DNA’ of each ‘iteration’ of Wilco. In other words, Tweedy is really a damn good judge of talent and brings out the best in his partners, all the while taking great care to ‘protect’ the brand. No small feat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I've noticed a bit of disdain for Pat's role in the band. I might note that he had apparently been heavily involved with the production of the new record. Just saying Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I like Pat. I like Nels. I think I like Pat more than I like Nels. But I like Nels. If there's anything you don't like about Wilco, including band members, blame Jeff for it. He writes the songs, picks his team and gets the glory, so why shouldn't he get the blame for any shortcomings (real or imagined)? Personally I give Tweedy's songwriting the blame for the overall weakness of W(TA). We've heard him do better. A lot better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Gyrrr Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Chicago, ViaTweedy, JeffJohn, SirrattSanstonsone, PatLoft, TheJay jay JorgensonGlenn Kotche Kotche kooLeroy Max Surfboard waxNels'Jim O'thy'ClineThe Pretentious FairySear, WalterJason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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