The family of Matthew Jay have confirmed the Parlophone signed singer-songwriter has died after falling from a seventh-floor window.
In a statement the singer's parents told reporters yesterday: "Matthew Jay died late evening on Wednesday, 24th September 2003, killed in a fall from a
seventh-storey window. It is understood that there was nobody with him in the room at the time and no note was left. His family loved him dearly, admired him greatly and wish Matthew and all who loved him peace and tranquillity. Matthew lived and died for his music. We hope that his music will live on and help fill the terrible void left in all those who loved him."
A spokesman for EMI label Parlophone told reporters: "Everyone here who knew Matthew will remember him as such a lovely guy, and a very talented artist. We are deeply shocked and send our sympathy to his family and friends."
Jay's manager Martyn Watson added: "Matthew's genius was an inspiration. He
brought light to all our lives and his songs will live on forever. All his friends will miss him so much."
Although in the early stages of his career, Jay enjoyed much critical acclaim for debut album 'Draw' - being compared to other singer/songwriters like Badly Drawn Boy and Nick Drake. He toured extensively supporting, among others, Stereophonics, Dido, Doves and Starsailor.
Via: CMU
Article comments
1 - Bob A. Booey
Have a nice trip, guy I never heard of.
2 - ClubhouseCancer
I would just like to thank Buy Viagra for the touching elegy he took time to write for Matthew Jay.
It's funny how death makes you take stock of things.
To quote BV, "Find your favourite naked personals."
Wise words.
Folks, find your naked personals. Find your naked personals, indeed.
3 - DrPat
Trimming the right-hand column back to size...
4 - Nancy
Should we care?
5 - Shame
Stupid flippant comments. Matthew Jay was a very special man, a talented musician who had a depth of character I had never seen in someone before. His awareness of life and humanity was beyond his years. He was adored by his family and friends. Funny, I could never have imagined him writing a sarcastic, thoughtless comment for the sake of a cheap laugh. Why don't people think before they speak (type). ... and to answer Nancy's comment. Yes. an empathetic person who had love in their heart for humanity WOULD care. Even if you have no idea who the person is. To care doesn't mean you feel the pain of others necessarily.. it's more about respecting the loss of a human life and awareness that it's a tragedy for their loved ones. It may happen to you one day, and you will appreciate the same respect.
6 - Rick from Kansas
Bob & Nancy....you suck.
Matthew Jay was a great musician and gentle soul.
If you knew him, you wouldn't say such flippant crap. Troll jerks.