[HEAVY NEWS] FAMOUS DRUMMER AND MUSIC AGENT DIE IN PLANE CRASH
Author: Mal KeecherThe international music scene is reeling after a double fatality plane crash over San Diego Thursday (22 May) involving Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams and his friend, heavy music agent Dave Shapiro.
Multiple news media have highlighted that a private jet has crashed, killing at least two people on board. The deceased sadly includes former drummer of Devil Wears Prada, Daniel Williams and a well known band agent for Sound Talent Group, Dave Shapiro.
Daniel Williams, ex- drummer of The Devil Wears Prada on January 25, 2025.
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Shapiro and Sound Talent Group have represented a plethora of bands all over the world. As noted by Triple J CORE and The Music, Shapiro represented heavy talent like Parkway Drive, I Prevail, Story Of The Year, Pierce The Veil, Silverstein and The Devil Wears Prada. Among the Aussie bands represented include Alpha Wolf, Northlane, In Hearts Wake, Make Them Suffer, Stand Atlantic, Void Of Vision, Teenage Joans, and The Amity Affliction, among many others.
Shapiro was a high flyer, and like Williams, beloved by many.
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Our thoughts go out to all on the plane that crashed, along with those friends and family affected by this tragedy.