Jay Reatard Found Dead

Jay Reatard Found Dead At Age 29

Jay Reatard

Jay Reatard was found dead today (January 13, 2010). He was 29 years old.

Pitchfork has reported the following note via Goner Records: “It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our good friend Jay Reatard. Jay died in his sleep last night. We will pass along information about funeral arrangements when they are made public.”

Jay Reatard was born Jimmy Lee Lindsey on May 1, 1980. A prolific musician, he was a leader in the Memphis garage/punk scene and recently experienced his greatest commercial success with 2009’s Matador release Watch Me Fall.