Guitar Wolf stopped through Memphis on their first American tour and caught the attention of Eric Friedl of Goner Records. The independent label mainly released local garage and punk rock 'n' roll, but were impressed enough to get the publishing rights to Guitar Wolf's debut album. Goner Records has signed a number of bands and artists, but one of their most famous discoveries was Jay Reatard whom they signed at the age of 15.
Jay Reatard was born Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr. Originally, Jay was the only member of the Reatards, recording all of the instruments himself. After signing with Goner, label leaders Greg Cartwright and Jack Yarber helped play on and record his first single "Get Real Stupid" released in 1997. Then, a more tour-ready band was put together with Elvis Wong Reatard and Steve Albundy Reatard (taking monikers ala Ramones) joining the band as drummer and bassist respectively. Together the Reatards released another cassette in 1997 and their debut album Teenage Hate the next year.
Here is the discography surrounding the Reatards's debut album:
The Reatards (1996 cassette demo)
Get Real Stupid (1997 single)
Fuck Elvis, Here's the Reatards (1997 cassette demo)
Teenage Hate
"Out of My Head, Into My Bed" by Reatards
"When I Get Mad" by Reatards
Pass the Headphones!!
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