Jay Bennett 1963-2009

We are sad to report ex-Wilco multi-instrumentalist Jay Bennett died in his sleep early Sunday morning in Urbana, Ill. He was 45. No cause of death has been given. MAGNET sends out our well-wishes to his family and friends in this tough time. Read more about Bennett: • 2002 Wilco cover story detailing the making of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot as well as Bennett's departure from the band • MAGNET's Jonathan Valania on Bennett's reaction to said cover story • 2004 Bennett interview