Jay Reatard.
Jay Reatard, the biggest talent in Memphis thriving garage-punk scene, was found dead in his house this morning, according to the Memphis Commercial-Appeal. Way too me recent RIPs for Memphis musicians. I hear there might be some sort of tribute coming on KABF tomorrow round 10 p.m. With lots of Willie Mitchell songs, too.
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