Music | May 25, 2009 | 8 comments

RIP Wilco's Jay Bennett

source: http://www.examiner.com/x-5020-LA-Music-Shopping-Examiner~y2009m5d25-RIP-Wilcos-Jay-Bennett

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Rasputin1981
The most heart breaking part of the aptly titled Wilco documentary I Am Trying to Break Your Heart is when Jay Bennett leaves the band and performs a solo concert featuring his Tweedy-less compositions. If you were to ask Bennett, he was the McCartney to Jeff Tweedy's Lennon. But Tweedy clearly didn't agree. And judging by the live performance, most viewers probably didn't either. This, coupled with the recent news that Bennett had sued Tweedy over Wilco royalties makes the announcement of Mr. Bennett's death at the age of 45 all the more tragic. As of press, the cause of death is not known.
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8 comments // RIP Wilco's Jay Bennett

  • WestmanRandoballet
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      WestmanRandoballet  

    • i heard the news from my sister. i really love wilco and if you watch the i am trying to break your heart doc. you can see it all for yourself.

      i wonder what he died of.
      sad day.

    • 2 years ago
  • slynnedwards
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      slynnedwards  

    • Wow, this is awful. 45 is way too young. It's upsetting that Jay never felt like he was an accredited part of the band. I know that group is Tweedy's brainchild, but Jay played an important role for a while, and Yankee Hotel is a fantastic album.

    • 2 years ago
  • Booffason
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  • Birdieball
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      Birdieball  

    • I can't believe Jay is gone. I understand where he and Jeff had some musical and artistic disagreements, but his lyrical and instrumental contributions to the band are undeniable.

    • 3 years ago
  • Rasputin1981
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      Rasputin1981  

    • So Tweedy has chimed in...

      Here's what he says:

      "We are all deeply saddened by this tragedy. We will miss Jay as we remember him -- as a truly unique and gifted human being and one who made welcome and significant contributions to the band's songs and evolution. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends in this very difficult time."

    • 3 years ago
  • rlong3
  • ChieftanMews
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      ChieftanMews  

    • It's a shame. Gotta love Wilco, and Jay Bennett's presence is an undeniable force. especially on insta-classic Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. I wonder how news like that registers for Tweedy? Particularly given the volatility that defined the latter part of their relationship..

    • 3 years ago
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