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Jay Bennett, ex-member of band Wilco, dies at 45
May 26, 2009 Jay Bennett, a former member of the band Wilco, has died at age 45, according to his record label. "We are profoundly saddened to report that our friend died in his sleep ... Jay was a beautiful human being who will be missed," read the posting Sunday on Undertow Music Collective's ...
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npr.org — NPR.org , June 24, 2009 - It starts off sounding more like a Velvet Underground record, perhaps a version of "I'm Waiting for the Man." There are similar chord progressions and distorted guitars. And though they often wear some of their influences ... First Listen: 'Wilco (The Album)' : NPR Music
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nytimes.com — Some of us think of your music as mom-and-dad rock, probably because it appeals with equal magnetism to aging boomers and our teenage kids. Wilco is the only current band on which there is any consensus in my household. That seems to happen quite a ... Questions for Jeff Tweedy - Rock of Ages - Interview
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stereogum.com — First Feist joined Grizzly Bear and her old Broken Social Scene pals in Toronto. Now, continuing her goodwill mission, she's ventured all the way to Los Angeles to reprise her Wilco (The Album) contribution "You & I." (Thanks for the tip, Ed.) The ... Wilco & Feist Do "You & I" Live In L.A.
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Now Downloading: New Releases 06.30.09
thus spake drake — ... It's hard not to think of the recent death of ex-Wilco member Jay Bennett and put in context with this release. Bennett is often credited with sparking Wilco's experimental side, and with Wilco (the Album), that part of the band feels as dead as it's ex-guitarist. ...

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Bumpershine.com — ... It’s hard not to think of the recent death of ex-Wilco member Jay Bennett and put in context with this release. Bennett is often credited with sparking Wilco’s experimental side, and with Wilco (the Album), that part of the band feels as dead as it’s ex-guitarist. ...

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billboard.com 5/25/2009 — Jay Bennett, the former Wilco multi-instrumentalist, passed away in his sleep on early Sunday morning (May 24) due to unknown causes. He was 45.
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