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RIP Jay Reatard

Jeremy Petersen on January 13, 2010 at 02:56 PM, last updated March 10, 2011 at 02:12 PM

The musician Jay Reatard, 29, is thought to have died in his sleep this past week in Memphis.

"Jay was as full of life as anyone we've ever met, and responsible for so many memorable moments as a person and artist. We’re honored to have known and worked with him, and we will miss him terribly."

-Matador Records

More via Matador and Stereogum.

MP3"Wounded"

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