et cetera June 4, 2007

Ra Ra Riot drummer found dead

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John Pike, fourth from left.

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According to Angry Ape:

Ra Ra Riot drummer John Pike was found dead in Massachusetts, following his disappearance at weekend.

Pike went missing early on Saturday (June 2nd) morning after a party in Fairheaven – the band had played a show in Providence, RI on the Friday night.

His cell phone was then found in shallow water on a beach about half a mile from where the party was held, then on Sunday afternoon at around 4pm, his body was found immersed in water seven feet deep at Buzzards Bay.

Fans are now leaving messages on the Ra Ra Riot MySpace page, which can be found here.

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