Bennett famously left Wilco in 2001, just after working on Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and appearing in the I Am Trying To Break Your Heart doc, and just before those things helped turn Wilco into Wilco (The Band). Now he's filed suit against Tweedy, claiming he's owed compensation for his appearance in the documentary, and for backpayments on song royalties throughout his tenure. More at chicagobreakingnews.com.
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Stereogum — Bennett famously left Wilco in 2001, just after working on Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and appearing in the I Am Trying To Break Your Heart doc, and just before those things hel... more info
Associated Press — CHICAGO (AP) -- Former Wilco member Jay Bennett is suing the band's lead singer, claiming he's owed royalties for songs during his seven years and five albums with th... more info
Chicago Tribune — Former Wilco member Jay Bennett sued band founder Jeff Tweedy in Cook County Circuit Court on Monday, claiming Tweedy owes him money from the band's 2002 documentary and ... more info
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A former member of the Grammy-winning alt-rocking outfit is claiming he was stiffed on royalties by band mastermind Jeff Tweedy and ... more info
Undercover, Australia — Former Wilco member Jay Bennett, who split with the band in 2001, is suing the voice behind the band, Jeff Tweedy for breach of contract. more info
Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The lead singer of the band Wilco is being sued by a former band member claiming he hasn’t been paid royalties and other monies for his seven-year stint with the... more info
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Starpulse — CHICAGO (AP) — A former member of Wilco is suing the band's lead singer, claiming he's owed royalties for songs during his seven years and five albums with the gro... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — CHICAGO - A former member of Wilco is suing the band's lead singer, claiming he's owed royalties for songs during his seven years and five albums with the group. more info
JamBase — Former Wilco Keyboardist Jay Bennett Sues Jeff Tweedy For Royalties
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Former Wilco member Jay Bennett is suing bandleader Jeff Tweedy for royalties he say... more info