Music agent Dave Shapiro dies in the plane crash of San Diego

Co -founder and agent of the Sound Talent Group, Dave Shapiro, died on Thursday morning in a plane crash in San Diego, California, according to the national independent talent organization (Nito).

Shapiro, 42, was a founding member of Nito and a reputable agent in the heavy rock music scene, in a private jet that collapsed into a community of the US Navy residentialhouses in San Diego early Thursday morning. According to a recent report by the Associated Press, a total of two people were killed, which destroyed at least one house and numerous parked cars.

In a statement, a spokesman for Nito commented: “We are deeply sad about surviving Dave Shapiro and his two colleagues. Dave was visionary in the music industry and founding partner of Sound Talent Group.

His passion, commitment and unshakable support for artists have shaped the career of countless musicians and contributed to improving the live music experience for fans around the world. As a founding member of NIT0, Dave was instrumental in the first formation and financing of the organization and successfully supported countless our colleagues through the pandemic closure of the live music.

Our sincere condolences apply to Dave's family, friends and everyone at StG. This is a monumental loss for our community. “

At the start of the Sound Talent Group in 2018, Shapiro helped with Tim Borror and Matt Andersen after their time with the agency group and the United Talent Agency. His roster included total 41, Eva 6, Pierce the Veil, I exposed myself to it, exhibited him, Silverstein, Parkway Drive and Story of the Year. Shapiro also acted with the label speed documents, whose squad belonged on Thursday and Craig Owens, to name just a few.

Shaprio shared his passion for flying on his personal social media channels with a biography as an aircraft/helicopter pilot and founder of the Velocity Aviation, which offers pilot lessons.

The number of people on the aircraft at the time of the crash remains unconfirmed, but it is speculated that Daniel Williams, a former drummer of the metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada, also died in the crash. The group's official social media channels have posted a number of photos of Williams, and in the group of capacity the group wrote: “No words. We owe everything to you. Love yourself forever.”

Representatives of the devil Wears Prada did not return immediately diversity's request for comment.