Wilco

Barack Obama Introduces Wilco - Live Performance of 'Airline to Heaven' at Farm Aid

Tweeter Center Chicago
Tinley Park, Illinois, United States

• In September 2005, Wilco performed "Airline to Heaven" live at Farm Aid, following the release of their critically acclaimed album "A Ghost Is Born" e... Read Full Description >

  In September 2005, Wilco performed "Airline to Heaven" live at Farm Aid, following the release of their critically acclaimed album "A Ghost Is Born" earlier that same year. This album marked a significant point in their career, as it showcased a more experimental sound, incorporating elements of avant-garde and post-rock, which set the band apart from their earlier alt-country roots. The live performance is notable not only for Wilco's evolving musical style but also for the context of the event, as the introduction by then-Senator Barack Obama highlighted the band's strong connection to their Chicago roots and engagement with social causes, particularly in support of family farmers. This performance symbolized a blending of music and advocacy, reinforcing Wilco's position as a prominent and socially aware band in the American music landscape during this period.