Stereogum — We saw rumors floating around earlier, but wanted to hold off until we had a reliable source: Both Matador and Goner Records have confirmed that Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr., aka Jay Reatard, has died. Goner writes: It is with great sadness that we repo... more info

NME — Memphis rocker found dead at his home more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Jay Reatard in Stuy Town (more by Tim Griffin) Hopefully this is just a stupid rumor, but in the past hour multiple people have asked me if I heard that Jay Reatard died, and at least one other gave me... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Jay Reatard @ Music Hall of Williamsburg (more by Kyle Dean Reinford) Matador Records writes, "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,... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Just saw it on Pitchfork. The indie rocker, Jay Reatard has passed away at the way too young age of 29. The report is saying that he passed away his sleep. God, this is horrible news! Thoughts and prayers go out to Jay & his family. This really sucks... more info

Troubled Souls Unite — Jay Reatard died in his sleep last night in his Memphis home. I didn't love his music all that much but he was a well respected musician and will be sorely missed. more info

Chorus.fm — *Jay Reatard* (http://pitchfork.com/news/37575-rip-jay-reatard/) has been found dead (http://pitchfork.com/news/37575-rip-jay-reatard/). He was 29 years old. more info

Altsounds — Sad news to report courtesy of The Commercial Appeal website: ---Quote--- 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 de... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Hopefully this is just a stupid rumor, but in the past hour multiple people have asked me if I heard that Jay Reatard died, and at least one other gave me a semi-credible confirmation. There are also a few... more info

Allmusic Blog — Jay Reatard, acclaimed solo artist and former leader of the late-’90s punk outfit The Reatards, died yesterday evening. Memphis police (as well as several of Reatard’s bandmates) have confirmed the death, although few details are currently availa... more info