Jay Bennett Passes Away

Jay Bennet's management is reporting that he passed away in his sleep last night. We'll deliver more details as they surface, and our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends.

UPDATE: Jim DeRogatis spoke to Bennett friend and sometimes bandmate Ed Burch about Bennet's death. Burch confirms that Bennett passed away at 4 a.m. this morning and that an autopsy is being performed.

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[1] | jnrjr79

Just sad to hear. He was certainly around for a run of pretty incredible music. Hopefully he's found some peace in wherever he is now.

Reply | May 25, 2009 1:13 AM

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