The Daily Swarm

jay.reatard.com:

Jimmy Lee Lindsey, Jr. died in his sleep on Wednesday morning. He was 29 years old.

He is survived by his mother Devonna May, his father Jimmy Lindsey, and his sisters Leslie Lindsey, Stephanie Duncan and Gara May. He’ll be missed by music fans all over the world.

With 22 full-length albums and over 100 releases, Jay dedicated his life to music. He played nearly one thousand shows in over 20 countries around the world. He was incredibly grateful for all the support his fans gave him over the years.

Funeral arrangements are being made, and a memorial service is being planned in Memphis. Please watch this space for the announcement.

made, and a memorial service is being planned in Memphis. Please watch this space for the announcement.

If you knew, played with, or were a fan of Jay and his music, please share your thoughts, stories, memories and condolences in the comments below.

The Village Voice has posted an accurate and honoring remembrance of Jay:

“Most of the time, what’s wrong with you is more interesting that what’s right,” Reatard told us back in July. “What’s right with you is fucking boring.”

Matador Records:

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.

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.

self-titled’s excellent three-day gallavant with Jay can be found here

The Commercial Appeal:

Memphis musician Jay Lindsey, better known as Jay Reatard, was found dead in his Midtown home this morning, according to family and friends.

Memphis police have opened a death investigation, spokesman Jennifer Robinson said. Lindsey was found around 3:30 a.m. in his bed, Robinson said.

“Yeah, it’s true,” friend Alicja Trout said. “I don’t know much about it yet, because I haven’t been able to get in touch with the police.”

Added Eric Friedl of Goner Records: “Yeah. He was found at his house. That’s all I know right now.”