Jay Reatard dies
Memphis' The Commercial Appeal confirms that Jimmy Jay Lindsey, aka Jay Reatard was found dead in his home early this morning.
Reatard was known for his garage-punk sound, and on-stage antics recently strayed from the conventional album. Instead he created a monthly singles project with Matador Records.
He was featured in a 2008 Current Music piece, as having one of the most memorable stage fights in recent memory.
Reatard was known for his garage-punk sound, and on-stage antics recently strayed from the conventional album. Instead he created a monthly singles project with Matador Records.
He was featured in a 2008 Current Music piece, as having one of the most memorable stage fights in recent memory.
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