January 17, 2010

R.I.P. Jay Reatard (1980 - 2010)

So, I leave town for a hot second only to come home to some unsettling music news. Jay Reatard, a musician who was no stranger to QuickCrit love, is no longer with us. He deserves a little e-tribute, eh? Rock on from the great beyond, man.

9 Comments:

awmercy said...

So sad.

Nightrain said...

But what REALLY happened? I want answers!

awmercy said...

Seriously. I am surprised I haven't seen anything more on his death since it was first announced.

Mona said...

If I find out the cause of death, I'll update it, but nothing's really been written about it... odd.

awmercy said...

Here are some nice moments related by friends.

awmercy said...

So far, I like this piece best.

awmercy said...

According to Memphsis' Commerical Appeal, Jay died of cocaine and alcohol. I guess that really isn't a huge surprise, but I liked the story better when the police were investigating murder.

Nightrain said...

You "liked"... interesting choice of words.

awmercy said...

Yeah, poor word choice.