Jay Reatard dies aged 29

Memphis garage rocker Jay Reatard has been found dead at his home. He was 29-years old.

Jay Lee Lindsay Jr was born on May 1, 1980.

He signed to Goner Records when he was 15-years old and scored an opening act slot soon after with Rocket From The Crypt.

Jay named his first band The Reatards and adopted the surname.

The last album for Jay and the Reatards was ‘Not Fucked Enough’ in 2005 followed by the ‘I Lie Too’ EP in 2006.

The last album for Jay Reatard was ‘Watch Me Fall’ in 2009.

At this stage all we know is that Jay Reatard died at home in his sleep. No further details have been released.


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