Jay Reatard (Jimmy Lee Lindsey) is a garage punk musician from Memphis, Tennessee. Signed to Matador Records he’s released recordings as a solo artist and a member of the Reatards.

Jay Lindsey is a prolific songwriter, often acting as a member and contributing compositions to two or more bands concurrently. His first project was known as the Reatards which featured Jay as a solo performer switching between guitar, singing and beating on a bucket to provide percussive rhythm. He soon recruited a band, hiring bassist Steve Albundy and drummer Elvis Wong.

From the Lost Sounds to the Bad Times and Final Solutions, Lindsey’s music has found many outlets. In 2009 Lindsey revived the Shattered Records with “Shattered Record Club” and his new album “Watch Me Fall”

While his next record will be more mellow than his previous works, Lindsey said his live show will remain energetic. “I just want it to be like an assault live, and softer on records.”

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