Jay Reatard- R.I.P.

[schwenko]

[:(]

dies at age 29

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/arc ... is_mus.php

[Frau_Blucher]

That is fucking shocking and sad.

[SallyLightfoot]

I'm not familiar with Jay's music, but I thought this short docu was very interesting and helped me appreciate him.

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[coop41]

Wow! What a shock

[cubby]

I read where they are now investigating his death as a homicide!! SAD!!

[shred]

I just started getting into his music a few months ago. Very sad![:(] I love his latest album and will most certainly check out his vast back catalogue.

[djcraig]

[i]Caretakers of Reatard’s official site have posted a free MP3 of the fallen garage rocker brilliantly covering Nirvana’s “Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle.” Download it here:[/i]

http://www.jayreatard.com/2010/01/jay-r ... 1980-2010/



<a href="http://www.djcraig.net/los_angeles_dj">DJ Craig</a>

[korova1]

A real shame, Jay was the best of the best of the new crop and despite his massive catalog of material, I always thought it was going to be an interesting ride to see where he ended up next. So diverse. He was a phenomenal performer and a true artist whose works were only getting better and better. Very sad. RIP.

[Bitter Almonds]

<p align="justify">Coincidentally, I know of his name, but have never heard the music, so he's an icon/image to me of what he represents his listeners[}:)] I'm shocked that in 20 minutes of edited clips the guy can come off as very lucid and clear-headed about life in general. It's sad to see such potential for good cut short.


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