In an interview, Wilco's Jeff Tweedy answered the question: Why is the band called Wilco? Tweedy said "it means 'will comply'in radio signaling and struck me as an ironic name for a rock band, which is historically responsible for not complying."
See and hear Wilco's Jeff Tweedy - perform "I'll Fight" (Live at Farm Aid 25)or the full Band Live in Concert on October 8th 2009.
Full Interview Published: July 2009. This week Wilco announced East Coast dates for its 2010 tour.