Thursday, June 7, 2007

RIP John Pike

Billboard
John Pike, drummer for up-and-coming indie rock band Ra Ra Riot, was found dead in Massachusetts this weekend. The 23-year-old went missing early Saturday morning (June 2) after a party in Fairhaven.

Local authorities found Pike's body yesterday in the waters of Buzzard's Bay, a location less than a mile from the party. The unsigned group had performed at the Living Room in Providence, R.I., the night prior.

There is no information yet pertaining to the band's remaining shows this summer, including its stints with Tokyo Police Club and Mason Proper.


Ra Ra Riot

Milo Bonacci: guitar
Alexandra Lawn: cello
Wesley Miles: keyboards / vocals
John Pike: drums
Mathieu Santos: bass guitar
Rebecca Zeller: violin

Live at the Great Scott, Boston Dec. 16, 2006
'Can You Tell' and a cover of Kate Bush's 'Hounds of Love'

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Good for people to know.