NewsDecember 1, 2016 10:46 AM ET6,173 views

Riot Fest co-founder Sean McKeough dead at 42

Sean P. McKeough, co-founder of annual festival Riot Fest, passed away on Tuesday at age 42. His cause of death has not been disclosed. McKeough's Riot Fest partner, Michael Petryshyn, has issued the following statement.
"Sean was Riot Fest's pillar of strength. I loved him. I admired him. And to lose him is a lonely and barren feeling. I miss my friend immensely. Without Sean and his belief that a little fest could make a positive impact on people's lives by doing things differently and left of the dial, Riot Fest would have never become such an intimate family. His Herculean-sized heart and volition made that all possible. Anyone lucky enough to have witnessed his kindness and compassion knows Sean's muddy work boots will never be filled. It's impossible… he cared when no one else did. He worked when no one else did. And, he believed in Riot Fest when no one else did. "Our thoughts are with the entire McKeough family and his beloved partner Erin. You were the closest people to him and without your constant love and support for Sean, his unimaginable impact on thousands of lives may have never been realized. "Sean, I will forever be indebted to you. I love you, brother and I'll make sure that Riot Fest never loses its purpose or vision… the one you saw before any of us."

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anonymous 12/1/2016 10:15:28 AM

tragic. rip

anonymous 12/1/2016 11:49:26 AM

Too young. RIP

anonymous 12/1/2016 12:11:49 PM

Terrible news. RIP

anonymous 12/1/2016 12:18:31 PM

Disable the families.

anonymous 12/1/2016 12:25:43 PM

The comments are a little troubling. 7.5/10.

anonymous 12/1/2016 12:28:13 PM

42? Hopefully he didn't forget his towel.

anonymous 12/1/2016 12:29:30 PM

Good friend of mine for years, always ready to talk music with anyone, an excellent drummer but also a great vocalist, lyricist, bass/ guitar player and writer, lounge owner, even an artist and producer, Brandon could do it all. He had his demons, like all of us, and I haven't yet heard what ultimately led to his passing, but I suppose that's not the point anyway. I'll miss you dude, your legacy will only grow with time.

anonymous 12/1/2016 12:33:05 PM

No cause of death what? Anybody consider he may have Mckeoughled over, perhaps after a riot. I will be here all night.

anonymous 12/1/2016 2:18:26 PM

really need serj's take on this

anonymous 12/1/2016 2:48:47 PM

I'm disgusted by how not terrible these comments are

anonymous 12/1/2016 5:02:05 PM

Riot Toilet

anonymous 12/1/2016 6:16:59 PM

Serj probably is unable to respond as I lodged numerous complaints against his whack ass... and other board members.

anonymous 12/1/2016 6:44:32 PM

^^^^ Wish it was this Anna douche instead of this poor guy. RIP.

anonymous 12/1/2016 6:58:33 PM

This site is almost 13 years old. And still the most reliable music source I use. Ever since the site started, I've always would find exactly what I'm looking for.

anonymous 12/1/2016 9:40:30 PM

the first red chord album is considered by many lambgoat users to be the golden age of music history

anonymous 12/2/2016 5:42:53 AM

holy shit RIP in piece dawg

anonymous 12/2/2016 2:17:22 PM

Drugs

anonymous 12/2/2016 4:41:20 PM

^^ you should be a comedian because that is hilarious


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