Jay Reatard News: Jay Reatard Killed by Cocaine and Alcohol Overdose

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The autopsy results for Memphis, TN, garage-punk prodigy Jay Reatard have been released, concluding that the 29-year-old rocker was killed by "cocaine toxicity, and that alcohol was a contributing factor," said Shelby County Medical Examiner Karen E. Chancellor.

As previously reported, Reatard, born Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr., was discovered dead around 3:30 A.M. Jan. 13 in his bed at home in Memphis. His sudden passing sent a shock through the indie music community, with Beck, the Pixies, and others paying tribute to the rocker.

A memorial was held for Reatard Jan. 16 at Memphis' Memorial Park Funeral Home. SPIN contributor...