Jay Reatard died from a lethal mixture of cocaine and alcohol, his autopsy has shown. A statement from the Shelby County medical examiner said results showed his death was due to "cocaine toxicity, and alcohol was a contributing factor in his death”.  Read more 

Beck and the Pixies have both paid their respects to Jay Reatard who died aged just 29 yesterday. Reatard – real name Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr – was found dead in his bed at home in Midtown, Memphis at 3.30am local time yesterday morning.  Read more 

Memphis garage punk rocker Jay Reatard has died aged 29, his former record label has confirmed. Goner Records posted a banner on their site confirming the singer's death and stating that funeral plans will be announced soon.  Read more