Nels Cline is an American guitarist, composer, and improviser who has been active in the music industry since the late 1970s. He is best known for his work as the lead guitarist of the rock band Wilco since 2004. Cline is also a member of the jazz-rock group The Nels Cline Singers and has released several solo albums. He has collaborated with a wide range of musicians, including Mike Watt, Thurston Moore, Yuka Honda, and Julian Lage. Cline is highly regarded for his innovative approach to guitar playing, which combines elements of jazz, rock, and experimental music.