At the time of this writing the immediate cause of Jay Bennett's death is yet unknown. Yesterday, mid-afternoon, rumors of the artist's passing began flying via email, text messages, Twitter, and message boards. Some speculated that the Bennett in question was in fact a case of mistaken identity - that of the death of another [...]
For those who haven't yet heard, Jay Bennett--probably known best as a former Wilco member and multi-instrumentalist--died in his sleep yesterday at the age of 45. Bennett had reportedly been experien... Continue reading "Jay Bennett Dead at Age 45" >
Jay Bennett, multi-instrumentalist and ex-member of the band Wilco, passed away early Sunday morning (May 24th) at the age of 45, in his sleep. According to sources, the cause of death is unknown and an autopsy will be performed. Bennett was most well known for his work and contributions while as a member of Wilco during the earlier years of the band. Bennett was on board for the recordings Being There, Summerteeth, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, as well as the two Billy Bragg collaborations celebrating the work of Woodie Guthrie, Mermaid Avenue and Mermaid [...]
Former Wilco multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Jay Bennett died in his sleep Sunday, the Chicago Sun-Times reports . He was 45. Bennett was key to making the band's three best albums: "Being There," "Summerteeth" and "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot." He put his mark on Wilco classics such as "California Stars" and "Pieholden Suites." His fallout with Jeff Tweedy that led to Bennett being kicked out of the band was well documented in the movie "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart. The feud [...]
By now, Jay Bennett has been eulogized enough that you hardly need another written remembrance. To be honest, as astonishing/sad as it was to watch the news spread over social networks – especially Twitter – in a matter of minutes, I'm always appalled at how some people can turn the news of death into some trumped-up cry for attention, this odd compulsion to justify sorrow in 140 or fewer characters. Unless you knew him, pay your respects from afar and move on. So in an attempt to follow my own advice, I won't belabor [...]
Sad, shocking end to a talented guy and one of the nicest musicians I've ever had the pleasure to meet. He made a great band better... See more MJTV video Listen to Musical Justice
Jay Bennett (November 15, 1963 - May 24, 2009) “We put an ad in the paper for a guitar player, and he’s the only person that answered.” - Jeff Tweedy on Jay Bennett It is sad to sit and read and type this. Jay Bennett produced and was a key part of some of my favorite albums from one of my favorite bands. I'm sure glad he answered that ad. Jay Bennett passed away in his sleep earlier today in downtown Urbana at the [...]
This is sad to watch and type out. Jay wrote and produced some of my absolute favorite songs on some of my favorite albums from one of my favorite bands. We'll keep him in our hearts. Video: Jeff Tweedy and Jay Bennett of Wilco stopped by the Austin Music Network Video: Jay Bennett and Jeff Tweedy "Cars Can't Escape" I Am Trying To Break Your Heart Video: [...]
We love Wilco but miss the days when they were fun and loose and crazy. We especially miss Jay Bennett and his contribution to what was arguably the best band in America at the time. Here are 21 reasons why Wilco should bring him back.
Sunday, August 17, 2008 Last week was Part 1 of my "Random Thoughts About Music, Loosely Organized Around Stuff I Like" serial. In case you missed it, I left off talking about the difference to me between pre-programmed music (things like electronic music and pop music) and "music of the moment" (things that I’m going to talk about today). So join me, if you will, as I play my own version of "Brain Notes", which is the approximate equivalent of walking into my room, finding it completely destroyed, and spending two weeks cleaning [...]
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