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23 May, 2025

Dave Shapiro, Music Agent & Sound Talent Group Owner, Killed In San Diego Plane Crash At 42

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Prominent music agent Dave Shapiro is among those who were killed after a small plane crashed into a residential street in San Diego.

Shapiro was the co-founder of Sound Talent Group, whose clients include rock bands like Sum 41, Story of the Year and Pierce the Veil.

Daniel Williams, former drummer for the band The Devil Wears Prada, is also feared to have been involved in the crash. Media reports indicate he posted on social media from the plane.

Federal officials say there were six people on board the plane and all are presumed dead.

The crash destroyed one home and damaged 10 others in the Murphy Canyon neighbourhood, leaving charred cars and fiery debris.

 

Image Schaffner, L. (n.d.). Music industry veteran Dave Shapiro killed in California plane crash. Loudwire. https://loudwire.com/sound-talent-group-dave-shapiro-killed-plane-crash/