Jay Bennett, Former Wilco Multi-Instrumentalist, Dies at Age 45
Filed under: R.I.P.Jay Bennett -- multi-instrumentalist and member of Wilco for seven years until his departure in 2001 -- passed away in his sleep on Sunday morning of unknown causes. He was 45 years old. A friend and collaborator, musician Edward Burch, told the Chicago Sun-Times that an autopsy is under way to determine the cause.As is the case with many musicians, even those who are relatively successful, Bennett did not have health insurance. His existing health problems recently became pub...
Spinner.com — Filed under: R.I.P.Jay Bennett -- multi-instrumentalist and member of Wilco for seven years until his departure in 2001 -- passed away in his sleep on Sunday morning of u... more info
Rollo & Grady — From LA Times writer: Todd Martens
Multi-instrumentalist and former member of Wilco Jay Bennett died this weekend, according to a post on the website for Undertow Music C... more info
Rawkblog — Some sad news on Memorial Day: Jay Bennett, the Chicago multi-instrumentalist who added his talents to Wilco’s Being There, Summerteeth and Yankee Hotel Foxtrot before ... more info
Associated Press — URBANA, Ill. (AP) -- Jay Bennett, a former member of the band Wilco, has died at age 45, according to his record label.... more info
All About Jazz — Jay Bennett, a singer and songwriter who was a former member of the alternative-country band Wilco, died early on Sunday in Urbana, Ill., where he lived. He was 45.
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Buzzgrinder — After rumors flying around the internet, it has been confirmed that former Wilco member Jay Bennett has passed away at the age of 45. The cause of death is unknown at thi... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — URBANA, Ill. (AP) -- Jay Bennett, a former member of the band Wilco, died Sunday at age 45, according to a posting on the Web site of his record label. more info
Ryan's Smashing Life — REMEMBERING JAY: It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to the great singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jay Bennett who died yesterday. Bennett will be be... more info
Starpulse — URBANA, Ill. (AP) — Jay Bennett, a former member of the band Wilco, has died at age 45, according to his record label.[...] Read more! more info