lost highway Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 How sad. What the hell happened? I suppose that's not how everyone processes this kind of thing, but it just makes me wonder what the hell happened to him. The guy was 45..... I don't know. I guess it doesn't change anything, but it just seems so strange that someone his age would pass so suddenly from a surgery. In any case, may he and his loved ones be well, peaceful and happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 R.I.P. Jay...you'll be missed, but will live on in some of my favorite music ever recorded. God Bless to Jay's friends and family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saut Crapaud Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 What a loss. It's sad to say that i'm old enough to have been a UT/Son Volt/Wilco fan since anodyne came out when i was in college. The first wilco show i saw was in 97 and the wild energy of the band was unlike anything i had seen before. We hung out with the band for a long time after the show and jay was extremely friendly and enthusiastic about the music. I also saw him when he and ed burch came through after "palace at 4am" came out. again, i found him to be humble, friendly, and an unbelievable talent. i've always felt the jay bashing came from people who had never witnessed him live or spent a few minutes with him. his latest solo effort is stark and beautiful and this news makes it all the more poignant. it's a sad day for music. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Another blog story..... http://ccsbandwagon.blogspot.com/ That's a beautiful tribute. How sad. What the hell happened? I suppose that's not how everyone processes this kind of thing, but it just makes me wonder what the hell happened to him. The guy was 45..... I don't know. I guess it doesn't change anything, but it just seems so strange that someone his age would pass so suddenly from a surgery. In any case, may he and his loved ones be well, peaceful and happy. I think we've found that it was not from surgery as one site reported, but in his sleep. The Sun Times article mentions that they'll be doing an autopsy. Ugh, it's all so unreal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isadorah Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I just introduced a friend of mine to Wilco's music and we watched I Am Trying To Break Your Heart tonight and I just got home to see this news. very very sad news. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sharon Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 This is so incredibly shocking, I can't believe it. Jay RIP. Sad, sad news indeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 i've always felt the jay bashing came from people who had never witnessed him live or spent a few minutes with him.yup... i found this to be true most often than not as well. the one time i met him after a solo show in '02 or '03, he was totally nice, down to earth, and just 100% genuine. at that point he had definitely seemed to take the whole thing in stride... i realize things may have changed since that time, but still. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billydee Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 You'll be missed Jay. And your major contributions to all that we love are greatly appreciated...thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Just spent a somber half an hour talking with one of my closest friends and fellow Wilcophile John about the news. We watched I Am Trying To Break Your Heart together quite a few times and saw a lot of ourselves-- desperate to be understood, not always able to find the right words to communicate how we felt-- in J.B. The three albums he made with Wilco had an extreme and profound impact on my life, and I felt he had an excellent talent for melody and fine taste in vintage keyboards. My heart goes out to his family, all his friends and bandmates, and all of us fans affected by his passing. --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I was never 100% clear on this, but did Jay write the lyrics to "My Darling?" If so, then those lyrics take a whole new meaning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I was never 100% clear on this, but did Jay write the lyrics to "My Darling?" If so, then those lyrics take a whole new meaning. Yes, he did. They were about his niece, I believe. Or rather, for his niece. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmacomber68w Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I was never 100% clear on this, but did Jay write the lyrics to "My Darling?" If so, then those lyrics take a whole new meaning. yes, for his niece Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jnrjr79 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Bah. Sad, sad stuff. It feels compounded in that he never seemed to find his place in the universe after departing from Wilco, but maybe that's just a Wilco-fan-centric point of view. Love him or hate him, he was a driving force between a lot of beautiful music in the band for a good stretch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greg Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 i wouldnt be the wilco fan i am today if it weren't for jay, and in all honesty feel that they have lost something since his departure. rip jay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I was never 100% clear on this, but did Jay write the lyrics to "My Darling?" If so, then those lyrics take a whole new meaning. He recorded his own version for "The Palace at 4 AM". I actually prefer him singing it over Jeff, especially after finding out they were his words. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I finished Summerteeth and have moved on to Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. Thought I'd post this here as a little tribute: (from Glorious Noise) The Jay Bennett track-by-track listing of instruments played on YHF Wilco chat rooms and bulletin boards (not to mention more legitimate music news sources) have been abuzz with rumors that Jay didn't actually play that much on Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. Glorious Noise asked Jay to give us a track-by-track list of exactly what he did, and here it is for all the Wilco nuts to see for themselves! 1. I Am Trying To Break Your HeartPump organsWurlitzersA piano ("normal")A "prepared piano" - many folks playing it togetherNoiz section (including toy piano) - many folks making noiz togetherDistorted synthManual re-amped drum effects 2. Kamera (writing credit: much of the music, no lyrics)Electric guitarsBackground vocalsSynthsPercussionMellotrons 3. Radio Cure (writing credit: much of the music, some lyrics)Synths (fake organ/noiz/fake piano/whistle)Electric guitarBackground vocalsLeslie banjoManually effected drum sounds 4. War on War (writing credit: some music, no lyrics)Acoustic guitarsWurlitzerOmnichordsBackground vocalsSynth 5. Jesus, etc. (writing credit: much of the music, some lyrics)WurlitzerBackground vocals 6. Ashes of American Flags (writing credit: much of the music, no lyrics)DrumsBassPianosSynths (airy sounds/fake organ)Acoustic guitarsMellotronManual tape loop effects"Artificially generated orchestra sounds" (too weird to explain) 7. Heavy Metal drummerHammond organPiano 8. I'm the Man Who Loves You (writing credit: some music, no lyrics)Acoustic guitarsAcoustic slide12-string guitarsWurlitzerBackground vocalsArtificial kick drum 9. Pot Kettle Black (writing credit: some to much of music, no lyrics)Wall of feedbackElectric guitarsMellotronsSynth"B-Bender electric guitars"Manual keyboard effects 10. Poor Places (writing credit: much of the music, no lyrics)Noiz section (egg beater guitar/Morse code loop)WurlitzerAcoustic guitarsNylon string guitarsPiano loops"Guitar hell " @ end of song 11. ReservationsPianos (3+)Pump organsElectric tack pianos run through Roland synth trigger (bubbly sounds)Mellotron (mock human voice - high "iiiiiiiiiiiiii" sounds) Thank you, Jay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 i wouldnt be the wilco fan i am today if it weren't for jay, and in all honesty feel that they have lost something since his departure. rip jay.ditto... while i've enjoyed their post-YHF output plenty, it's no question for me that my favorite period of Wilco was Being There through YHF, and it's no question how big of role he played during that time. he was def the McCartney to Jeff's 'Lennon', no question Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H.Stone Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 So sad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
echo Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 while i've enjoyed their post-YHF output plenty, it's no question for me that my favorite period of Wilco was Being There through YHF, and it's no question how big of role he played during that time. he was def the McCartney to Jeff's 'Lennon', no question ...couldn't have put it better myself... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 i wouldnt be the wilco fan i am today if it weren't for jay, and in all honesty feel that they have lost something since his departure. rip jay.I agree. His gifts are something that will never be duplicated. AND - I'm a total unabashed Nels fan, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funkygnome Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 At a loss for any words to express how I feel So Sad There's a whisperI would like to breathe into your ear butI'm too scared toGet that close to you right now There are dreams we might have shared andI still care and I still love youBut you know howI've been untrue In the beginning we closed our eyesWhenever we kissedWe were surprised toFind so much inside Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greg Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 ditto... while i've enjoyed their post-YHF output plenty, it's no question for me that my favorite period of Wilco was Being There through YHF, and it's no question how big of role he played during that time. he was def the McCartney to Jeff's 'Lennon', no question agreed on all accounts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeattleC Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Summerteeth and Being There.....what more can be said. RIP Jay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lovecontagious Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Tragic, sad news...another talented soul added to Rock and Roll Heaven. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Jeffro Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Jay - Rest in Peace - We are lucky to have the music you made. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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