Jay Reatard found dead in his home

Memphis musician Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr., better known as Jay Reatard, was found dead in his home in Midtown's Cooper-Young neighborhood this morning, according to family and friends. He was 29. Lindsey was found in his home on Meda around 3:30 a.m., Memphis Police spokesman Jennifer Robinson said. Friends said his roommate found Lindsey in bed. Read more here >>>

This is a serious bum out for us here at Big Wheel, our staff was big fans of his. In 2008 Jay Reatard was awarded one of the Top Records of 2008.

"Everything that is great about rock n roll is packed into Reatard’s music, from the pop contagiousness of early pioneers like Bill Haley and Buddy Holly, to the energy of the Ramones and MC5, and the cool creepiness of the Adverts and the Damned. Pure and simple this singles collection is flawless and brilliant. Anyone who has lost faith in rock n roll should hear Jay Reatard. "

Jay will be missed ...