Jay Reatard ha muerto

Hace menos de un més nos dejaba Vic Chessnutt y la noticia ya fue devastadora. Pero esta noticia nos ha sobrecogido aún más: Jay Reatard ha muerto. 29 años, componiendo y grabando sin parar desde los 15 años hasta ayer. Se le encontró muerto en su casa de Memphis y murió mientras dormía. La policia de Memphis ha abierto una investigación para aclarar las causas de su muerte

En scannerFM hace tiempo que le seguiamos la pista aunque ha sido con “Watch me fall” con el disco que nos acabó de seducir. Lamentamos profundamente su perdida.

Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr., aka Jay Reatard: R.I.P.

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Nota de Matador Records (su actual discográfica):

“We are devastated by the death of Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr., aka Jay Reatard. Jay was as full of life as anyone we’ve ever met, and responsible for so many memorable moments as a person and artist. We’re honored to have known and worked with him, and we will miss him terribly.”

http://www.matadorrecords.com/matablog

Nota de Goner Records (su antigua discográfica):

“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.”

http://www.goner-records.com

Wikipedia:

“Lindsey was found dead in bed at his home in Midtown, Memphis around 3:30 a.m. on January 13, 2010. A death investigation has been opened by Memphis police. A statement was posted on the website of Goner Records, that Reatard had died in his sleep.”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Reatard