Jay Reatard

Jay Reatard
Jay Reatard
	Reatard performing at Munich, Germany in 2009
Background information
Birth name	James Lee Lindsey Jr.
Born	May 1, 1980; Lilbourn, Missouri, U.S.
Origin	Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	January 13, 2010 (aged 29); Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Garage rock; garage punk; punk rock; indie rock;
Occupations	Musician; songwriter;
Instruments	Vocals; guitar; bass guitar; percussion; keyboards;
Years active	1995–2010
Labels	Matador; Shattered; In the Red; Goner;
Formerly of	The Reatards; Lost Sounds; Nervous Patterns; The Final Solutions; Digital Leather; Angry Angles; Terror Visions; Bad Times; Evil Army; Demolition Unit;
Website	www.jayreatard.com

James Lee Lindsey Jr. (May 1, 1980 – January 13, 2010), known professionally as Jay Reatard, was an American musician from Memphis, Tennessee. He was signed to Matador Records. He released recordings as a solo artist and as a member of the Reatards and Lost Sounds.