Nels Cline

ABOUT NELS CLINE

Accomplished American guitarist and composer who joined the Alternative rock band Wilco in 2004.

He started playing guitar when he was 12 years old and cited Jimi Hendrix's song "Manic Depression" as one of the main influences that pushed him into becoming a professional guitarist.

Rolling Stone magazine voted him the 82nd greatest guitarist of all time while Spin magazine voted him 43rd in a similar list.

He has a twin brother, Alex, who is an accomplished drummer.

He played in the band Wilco with lead singer Jeff Tweedy .