Nels Cline

About

Probably best known as the lead guitarist for popular indie rock band Wilco, as well as the frontman of his eponymous project The Nels Cline Singers, Los Angeles-based Nels Cline has quite the resume. First appearing on woodwindist Vinny Golia's 1878 record, Cline went on to perform in several genres, including fusion jazz, country-folk, experimental noise and rock. A favorite amongst musicians, Cline has collaborated with several respected artists (Ramblin' Jack Elliot, Thurston Moore and Carla Bozulich to name a few), marking him as a musician that can adapt his guitar skills to nearly any style of music.