Jay Bennett

Jay Bennett
Jay Bennett performing with Wilco at the Riviera Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, January 1, 2000
Background information
Birth nameJay Walter Bennett
Born(1963-11-15)November 15, 1963
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMay 24, 2009(2009-05-24) (aged 45)
Urbana, Illinois, U.S.
GenresAlternative country, garage rock, Americana, pop, rock, experimental
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, Guitarist, Producer, Engineer
Instrument(s)Guitar, piano, organ, mellotron, banjo, bass, drums, synthesizer, harmonica, mandolin
Years active1991–2009
LabelsUndertow Music
Nonesuch
Reprise
Rykodisc

Jay Walter Bennett (November 15, 1963 – May 24, 2009) was an American multi-instrumentalist, engineer, producer, and singer-songwriter, best known as a member of the band Wilco from 1994 to 2001.