THE S/T ARCHIVES: Deep In the Heart of Memphis With Jay Reatard

Photo and Story by J Bennett

Has it really been a year? That’s what the self-titled staff said this morning, as we scoured the day’s sites and realized that Jay Reatard left us on January 13, 2010. In tribute to one of the most compelling real deal rock stars we’ve ever had the pleasure to meet–and in the case of his you-should-have-been-there Glasslands show, host–we’ve decided to share some of our favorite stories, songs, etc. from the Reatard camp throughout the day, starting with the best cover story we’ve ever run…