Jay Bennett

This article is about the musician. For the author, see Jay Bennett (author).

Jay Bennett
Jay Bennett performing with Wilco at the Riviera Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, January 1, 2000
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.