Died On This Date (January 13, 2010) Jay Reatard / Indie Rock Singer-Songwriter
themusicsover Jay Reatard (Jimmy Lee Lindsey)
May 1, 1980 – January 13, 2010
Jay Reatard was an up-and-coming indie rock/garage punk singer-songwriter who had been building a solid following since he came on to the scene during the final years of the 20th century. He released his first albums on Goner Records in 1998 and continued to be prolific through his final releases on indie stalwart, Matador Records. Along the way he established himself as a critics’ darling while building his cultish following. In the early morning hours of January 13, 2010, Jay Reatard was found dead in his bed. Early reports indicated that he died in his sleep and that drugs and alcohol may have contributed, but actual cause of death was not immediately released. He was 29.
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