Mr. Jay had so much talent. His first and only record showed him to be a major force in things to come. I'm sure you can find promos or used copies at your second hand record shop. Damn, I've had to many friends take their lives, and now this opens the flood gates of so many bad memories!

British singer Matthew Jay dies at 24

Wednesday, October 1, 2003 Posted: 12:43 PM EDT (1643 GMT)

Matthew Jay's album, "Draw," was a critical success.

LONDON, England (Billboard) -- Rising British singer/songwriter Matthew Jay died September 24 after falling from a seventh-story window in Nottingham, England, his label, EMI, said Tuesday. He was 24.

"His act would appear to have been an impulsive gesture following a professionally difficult year and perhaps, a difficult day," said a statement. It is understood that he was alone at the time and no note was left.

Jay's debut album, "Draw," was a critical success following its April 2001 release through EMI imprint Food. He went on to support such acts as Dido, Doves, Starsailor and Stereophonics.

"Everyone here who knew Matthew will remember him as such a lovely guy, and a very talented artist," EMI said in a statement. "We are deeply shocked and send our sympathy to his family and friends."

Jay was said to be working on new material at the time of his death.

God's speed  Matthew!

Kevin