Died On This Date (February 21,2012) Christopher Reimer / Guitarist For Acclaimed Canadian Band, Women
themusicsover Christopher Reimer
1986 – February 21, 2012
Christopher Reimer was the guitarist for critically acclaimed Canadian noise rock band, Women. Formed in 2007, Women released two albums, Women and Public Strain, before going on hiatus in 2010. In 2008, Pitchfork named their “Black Rice” as the 18th best song of the year. Reimer went on to perform with the Dodos and Neko Case. Christopher Reimer passed away in his sleep on February 21, 2012. Cause of death was not immediately released.
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