Topic: Jay Bennett

Jay Bennett

Bennett's conflicts with Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy formed the basis for the documentary I Am Trying to Break Your Heart: Bennett died in bed on May 24 , 2009 , at the age of 45.A few weeks before his death in May ...

Wilco

Wilco, American band led by singer-songwriter Jeff Tweedy that spun off from the group Uncle Tupelo in the mid-1990s and evolved from its alternative country roots into one of the most successful and multifaceted rock groups of its time. The original members ...
Former Wilco guitarist Jay Bennett's death attributed to overdose of pain killer fentanylFormer Wilco guitarist Jay Bennett died of an overdose of a pain killer, a coroner said Tuesday, and authorities are viewing his death as accidental.Toxicology tests showed the ...

Former Wilco Member Dies at 45

Jay Bennett, the band's former multi-instrumentalist and co-songwriter, died Sunday morning at the age of 45. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Bennett was found dead in Urbana, Illinois - a musician friend of Bennett's, Edward Burch, confirmed that he died in ...
Former Wilco band member Jay Bennett dies at age 45; Illinois authorities performing autopsyJay Bennett, a former member of the band Wilco, has died at age 45, according to his record label. Jay was a beautiful human being who will be missed ...

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Jay BennettURBANA, Ill. (AP) Jay Bennett, a musician and songwriter who was a former member of the rock band Wilco, has died. He was 45.Bennett died at his Urbana home early Sunday, friend and fellow musician Edward Burch told the Chicago ...
Wilco ex-member Jay Bennett sues frontman Jeff Tweedy for royalties, other moneyA 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.Jay Bennett ...