RIP Jay Reatard - 1980-2010

Memphis punk Jay Reatard has passed away at the age of 29. Born Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr., Reatard made a name for himself as founding member of The Reatards and The Lost Sounds.

Goner Records’ message board has the following message:

“It is with great sadness that
we report the passing of our good friend Jay Reatard.
Jay died in his sleep last night.”

Reatard has released an impressive array of albums and EPs and Had gone on to co-found his own label, Shattered Records. Reatard had just released Watch Me Fall on Matador Records last August.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to all of Reatard’s friends and family.