Ra Ra Riot’s John Pike
All of us here at WOXY.com are deeply saddened by the tragic death this past weekend of Ra Ra Riot’s John Pike. We fell in love with band after they sent us their original 3 song demo disc and started playing them on the station. We had the pleasure of hosting Ra Ra Riot in one of their very first live radio sessions last September. The band are scheduled to return to the station later this summer, although we’ll wait to hear from them to know whether that date will be postponed.
All of our love, thoughts, and prayers go out to the band and John’s family during this difficult time.
If you never had a chance to hear the band’s Lounge Act recording, go here to download and view pictures
June 4th, 2007 at 9:04 pm
This is sad, and my prayers go out to his family and friends. I think I’m one of many here who felt a little extra something for Ra Ra Riot as the last lounge act of woxy 2.0. Truly a shame.
June 5th, 2007 at 11:37 am
RIP John.
June 5th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
Thank you Woxy!
I fell in love with Ra Ra Riot after hearing their original Lounge Act. They are such a joyful band with a kinetic energy that passes from member to member to audience and back. The pattern of their shows is that they often meet or surpass the headlining band, picking up new fans with each performance.
(The follwing is copied from my earlier post in Randomville)
We were at the Friday show in Providence, RI. Since it was all ages, I took my 16 year old daughter, her boyfriend and my 13 year old son to the show. This will now be a bittersweet memory. The crowd was pretty sparse and we spent alot of time talking with the band. In fact, John was the first person to welcome us when we came in. We talked about their upcoming Woxy appearance and tour dates. John was particularly enthused about going back to England and Scotland. This is such a damn shame. John was personable, smart and talented. I feel fortunate to have met him.
June 5th, 2007 at 3:59 pm
Rest in peace, John. You will be sorely missed.