Son Volt is an alternative country group which formed in 1994 in St. Louis, Missouri. The band currently consists of
Jay Farrar (vocals, guitar), Chris Masterson (guitar), Andrew Duplantis (bass, vocals), Mark Spencer (keyboards) and Dave Bryson (drums). Farrar is the only original member remaining in the band. Son Volt formed after the breakup of the band
Uncle Tupelo, owing to the simmering creative differences between songwriters Farrar and
Jeff Tweedy. The group's members lived in Minneapolis, St Louis, and New Orleans at the time. Son Volt is often considered the closest …
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