Amazingly, I read the news about drummer Derrick Plourde (ex-ATARIS, LAGWAGON, BAD ASTRONAUT, MAD CADDIES, and RKL) committing suicide this morning shortly after reading about how the Take Action Tour had their most successful run yet, raising over $65,000 for the Suicide Hotline. Incredible. As the phrase goes, “life is the most precious thing you can lose.” We extend our sympathies to the families, friends, and fans of Derrick.