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Aleka's Attic were an alternative folk/rock band from Gainesville, Florida formed by River Phoenix and his sister Rain.
The original line up of Aleka's Attic included River as lead singer and played guitar; his younger sister Rain sang, but, contrary to many incorrect reports, did not play keyboards in the band (although she did play various percussion, such as tambourine); Josh McKay was the bass player; Josh Greenbaum, a friend of River’s from Florida, was the drummer.
River had a two year development deal with Island Records to develop the band and record a marketable album, which was not accomplished in the time allotted
Aleka's Attic were an alternative folk/rock band from Gainesville, Florida formed by River Phoenix and his sister Rain.
The original line up of Aleka's Attic included River as lead singer and played guitar; his younger sister Rain sang, but, contrary to many incorrect reports, did not play keyboards in the band (although she did play various percussion, such as tambourine); Josh McKay was the bass player; Josh Greenbaum, a friend of River’s from Florida, was the drummer.
River had a two year development deal with Island Records to develop the band and record a marketable album, which was not accomplished in the time allotted due to River's ongoing film work schedule. So Island, retaining the option to continue or not, opted out of the deal based on the non-marketability of River's newer material. River then decided to record an album independently for the band.
The group disbanded due to River Phoenix's death on October 31, 1993 from a drug overdose.
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