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Jay Reatard attacked on stage

Punk-rocker Jay Reatard got more than he bargained for during his stop in Austin, TX, Wednesday (12/9) night when not one, but two audience members charged the stage in an apparent attempt to assault him. According to the Austin American-Statesman newspaper, Reatard was about 40 minutes into his set at Emo's when "two rowdy fans attacked Reatard on-stage shortly after he announced he was playing the night's final song." The paper said that Reatard "retaliated by swinging his microphone stand ...

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20:57 on December 12 2009

Jay Reatard attacked in Austin (2 guys arrested), Harlem add NYC show & post new MP3 from 2010 Matador album

Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Harlem - Friendly Ghost (MP3) Jay Reatard & Harlem shared a bill @ Emo's on Wed (photo by David Weaver) "While [Jay Reatard's] set [at Emo's in Austin on Wednes... more info

Jay Reatard

21:12 on December 11 2009

Jay Reatard attacked on stage

Live Daily — Punk-rocker Jay Reatard got more than he bargained for during his stop in Austin, TX, Wednesday (12/9) night when not one, but two audience members charged the stage in a... more info

Jay Reatard