Allmusic Blog — Wilco co-founder Jay Bennett died in his sleep on Sunday morning at the age of 45. An accomplished guitarist, producer and solo artist, Bennett joined Wilco prior to 1996’s Being There and remained with the group for several years, ultimately depar... more info

Guardian Music — The former songwriter and multi-instrumentalist brought energy and a playful sense of humour to an earnest band – not to mention erratic dress sense and studio-based tension"A decade plus of multiple nightly stage jumps and various other rock'... more info

Rolling Stone — Former Wilco member Jay Bennett died in his sleep early Sunday morning, May 24th in Urbana, Illinois, the Chicago Sun-Times, reports. He was 45. No cause of death has been announced and an autopsy is being performed, a spokesperson for the family sai... more info

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Guardian Music — The singer and multi-instrumentalist, who recently announced he was suing Wilco for unpaid royalties, passed away in his sleep on Sunday morningJay Bennett, a solo musician and former member of Wilco, has died. According to a family spokesman, Bennet... more info

Star Online, Malaysia — URBANA, Illinois: Jay Bennett, a former member of the band Wilco, has died at age 45, according to his record label. more info

MTV.com News — Multi-instrumentalist died Sunday at age 45.By Gil Kaufman Jay Bennett Photo: MySpace Whether hunched over an acoustic guitar, a cigarette dangling from his lips, or pulsing behind a keyboard, lost in the music, Jay Bennett cut an imposing... more info

Chicago Tribune — Jay Bennett was a master in the recording studio, the type of talent who could pick up almost any instrument and make music on it. On stage, he could be a whirling, chain-smoking, dreadlocked dervish. As a key member of Wilco and a prolific artist an... more info

Quick Before It Melts — It is with much sadness that I report the passing of Jay Bennett, multi-instrumentalist and former member of Wilco, who died early Sunday morning.  Bennett is probably best known for his acromonious departure from the band, which was recorded in t... more info