Brian Henneman is an
alt-country/roots rock
musician best known as the frontman for
the Bottle Rockets, as a songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist. Artists such as
John Prine,
Neil Young and
Merle Haggard have influenced his songwriting style. Henneman began his musical career in the mid-1980s forming the bands The Blue Moons and Chicken Truck. He also spent time as the guitar tech/additional musician with peers
Uncle Tupelo from 1990 to 1992, prior to forming the Bottle Rockets in late 1992.