R.I.P. Jay Bennett
As you can see ATH is taking Memorial Day off, but we wanted to share some sad news with everyone before signing off. Jay Bennett, formerly of Wilco, has passed away today at the young age of 45. No cause of death has as of yet been reported. The Chicago Sun Times has more information as it develops. To say the least, this is the worst news we’ve ever reported on. Jay was someone that we all admired here at ATH and loved most anything he worked on with or without Wilco. Jay will be best remembered as one of the creative minds behind historic Wilco albums Being There, Summer Teeth, and the big one Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. Words won’t do you justice Mr. Bennett, so we’ll just say that you will sorely be missed by all. Your music was far ahead of its time.
Awful news. Poor guy. Deserves better than to just be outcast after Wilco.
I was quite upset when I heard of his passing this morning. The man was an amazing musician who should be publicly noted as so. A very sad time indeed and a very sad time for Wilco as there were many unresolved emotions on the table due to their current legal and emotional standings. The music box hear at our home is and will be paying tribute today for for the loss of another great musician and to our friends that have fallen along the way. Much love out to everybody!
Agreed on both accounts. Bennett is so much more than just the guy who used to be in Wilco. Wilco really hasn’t been as great as they used to be without him. Sad day. Great musician.