“Each Year”
from the EP Ra Ra Riot
2007
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MP3 – “Each Year” [right-click/save-as]
R.I.P. John Pike, drummer of Ra Ra Riot, gone far too soon at just 23.
According to a SouthCoastToday.com report, John had gone missing early in the morning on June 2, after attending a house party. He had played Providence, Rhode Island’s Living Room with Ra Ra Riot before the party on the night of June 1.
Police found his body in approximately seven feet of coastal water, in an area known as Wilbur’s Point. Authorities believe the cause of death to be drowning, but will not confirm until an autopsy has been performed.
John was a 2006 magna cum laude graduate of Syracuse University.
Ra Ra Riot have been amassing an enthusiastic fan base on the strength of a high-energy live show. Its self-titled debut EP is available now and due for proper release via the Rebel Group on July 10. A series of tour dates are lined up with Tokyo Police Club in July, although it is unknown at this time whether those shows will go on as planned.