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Arab Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
San Diego plane crash is a devastating loss to the alternative rock music community
NEW YORK, May 24, (AP): The alternative music community is in mourning after a private jet hit a power line in foggy weather early Thursday and crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, killing multiple people on board. Among them was the groundbreaking music executive Dave Shapiro, a pillar of his music scene, and Daniel Williams, a former drummer for the popular Ohio metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada. Also killed were two employees of Shapiro's Sound Talent Group agency: Kendall Fortner, 24, and Emma Huke, 25. Both Williams and Shapiro served as success stories for their respective rock music scenes - proof that these subcultural sounds had real mainstream appeal. Williams' band, which had two releases reach the Top 10 of the Billboard 200, was a client of Sound Talent Group. He co-founded the company in 2018 with fellow agents Tim Borror and Matt Andersen, who previously worked at the Agency Group and United Talent Agency. Sound Talent Group's roster focused on bands in and across pop-punk, metalcore, post-hardcore and other popular hard rock sub-genres - such as Sum 41, Pierce the Veil, Parkway Drive, Silverstein, I Prevail - plus pop acts like the '90s brother-boy band, Hanson, best known for their song "MMMBop,' and "A Thousand Miles (Interlude)' singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton. The post-hardcore band Thursday called Shapiro, 42, an inspiration "who despite achieving success never forgot the scenes and the communities they came from.' "It's hard to put into words how much this man meant to so many of us,' Pierce the Veil, which has been performing for nearly two decades including a sold-out concert this week at New York's Madison Square Garden, said in a tribute on the social platform X. The World Alive, a band signed on Shapiro's label, said he was among "the most influential and positive forces in our music scene and beyond. And Dan was one of the most influential and positive forces behind the kit.' Shortly after punk rock entered the cultural zeitgeist in the late '70s, it inspired musical sub-movements fueled by its "do-it-yourself,' community-minded ethics: hardcore punk begat post-hardcore, metalcore, emo and so on. Across decades, these music genres evolved in sound and scope, moving from underground popularity at concerts held in garages and basements to real mainstream fame, while refusing to abandon its independent ethos. Thomas Gutches, who manages Beartooth and Archetypes Collide, recalled a time when now-popular bands like The Devil Wears Prada were getting their start playing in "DIY shows' in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio, in which you could see 10 bands perform for $5. Shapiro was "single-handedly developing this next wave of bands that are coming in,' Gutches said. "He was able to take those bands, package them together and put them on a larger scale. ... He took a risk in being like, 'Okay, I'm going to go and take them to that next level.'' These artists reached a kind of apex in the 2000s and 2010s. Once-obscure bands that had found audiences on early online social media platforms like MySpace, at the mall goth haven Hot Topic, or in the pages left-of-center publications like "Alternative Press' became MTV staples, celebrities in their own right. Although many of these acts played similar-yet-different music - think of the blast beats of metalcore and the palm-muted power chords of pop-punk associated with the Vans Warped Tour - they were brought together by a shared punk rock spirit. And for the last few decades, these tight-knit groups have proven to be the dominant force in alternative rock, according to Mike Shea, founder of "Alternative Press,' who used the word "community' to describe the scene. Shea said Shapiro was "vital' in bringing these punk rock subcultures to the masses. "In this music industry, there are just too many people ripping people off and using people,' he said. "Dave was not like that. He was a beautiful soul, and a beautiful person, a guiding force, just someone who would end up being an inspiration for so many people. And he will continue to be an inspiration.' And it was not only musicians but also many booking agents, band, and tour managers and promoters that got their big breaks because of Shapiro, Gutches said. The bands Shapiro represented are many of the most popular of their genre and scene, like the Grammy-nominated Sum 41 or the platinum-selling Pierce the Veil. That also includes The Devil Wears Prada, one of the best-known metalcore bands of the last few decades, celebrated for their ability to marry melodic punk rock with metallic detouring. When Williams "was in the band, that's when they broke out,' Shea said. Gutches said Williams captivated audiences at shows with his drumming as much as a band's front man does: "Daniel was putting on a show from his style of playing.' The tributes will continue for both, Shea said, as more and more artists reveal the impact Williams and Shapiro had on their lives. Case in point: "There is no single person more responsible for my identity as a professional adult than Dave Shapiro,' metalcore band Issues bassist Skyler Acord said via Instagram. His band coined a phrase they would use when things got heated "to remind us to chill out and try to understand each other,' he wrote. "We'd say, 'Do it for Dave.''
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
San Diego plane crash is a devastating loss to the alternative rock music community
NEW YORK -- The alternative music community is in mourning after a private jet hit a power line in foggy weather early Thursday and crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, killing multiple people on board. Among them was the groundbreaking music executive Dave Shapiro, a pillar of his music scene, and Daniel Williams, a former drummer for the popular Ohio metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada. Also killed were two employees of Shapiro's Sound Talent Group agency: Kendall Fortner, 24, and Emma Huke, 25. Both Williams and Shapiro served as success stories for their respective rock music scenes — proof that these subcultural sounds had real mainstream appeal. Williams' band, which had two releases reach the Top 10 of the Billboard 200, was a client of Sound Talent Group. He co-founded the company in 2018 with fellow agents Tim Borror and Matt Andersen, who previously worked at the Agency Group and United Talent Agency. Sound Talent Group's roster focused on bands in and across pop-punk, metalcore, post-hardcore and other popular hard rock sub-genres — such as Sum 41, Pierce the Veil, Parkway Drive, Silverstein, I Prevail — plus pop acts like the '90s brother-boy band, Hanson, best known for their song 'MMMBop,' and 'A Thousand Miles (Interlude)' singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton. The post-hardcore band Thursday called Shapiro, 42, an inspiration 'who despite achieving success never forgot the scenes and the communities they came from.' 'It's hard to put into words how much this man meant to so many of us,' Pierce the Veil, which has been performing for nearly two decades including a sold-out concert this week at New York's Madison Square Garden, said in a tribute on the social platform X. The World Alive, a band signed on Shapiro's label, said he was among 'the most influential and positive forces in our music scene and beyond. And Dan was one of the most influential and positive forces behind the kit.' Shortly after punk rock entered the cultural zeitgeist in the late '70s, it inspired musical sub-movements fueled by its 'do-it-yourself,' community-minded ethics: hardcore punk begat post-hardcore, metalcore, emo and so on. Across decades, these music genres evolved in sound and scope, moving from underground popularity at concerts held in garages and basements to real mainstream fame, while refusing to abandon its independent ethos. Thomas Gutches, who manages Beartooth and Archetypes Collide, recalled a time when now-popular bands like The Devil Wears Prada were getting their start playing in 'DIY shows' in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio, in which you could see 10 bands perform for $5. Shapiro was 'single-handedly developing this next wave of bands that are coming in,' Gutches said. 'He was able to take those bands, package them together and put them on a larger scale. ... He took a risk in being like, 'Okay, I'm going to go and take them to that next level.'' These artists reached a kind of apex in the 2000s and 2010s. Once-obscure bands that had found audiences on early online social media platforms like MySpace, at the mall goth haven Hot Topic, or in the pages left-of-center publications like 'Alternative Press' became MTV staples, celebrities in their own right. Although many of these acts played similar-yet-different music — think of the blast beats of metalcore and the palm-muted power chords of pop-punk associated with the Vans Warped Tour — they were brought together by a shared punk rock spirit. And for the last few decades, these tight-knit groups have proven to be the dominant force in alternative rock, according to Mike Shea, founder of 'Alternative Press,' who used the word 'community' to describe the scene. Shea said Shapiro was 'vital' in bringing these punk rock subcultures to the masses. 'In this music industry, there are just too many people ripping people off and using people,' he said. 'Dave was not like that. He was a beautiful soul, and beautiful person, a guiding force, just someone who would end up being an inspiration for so many people. And he will continue to be an inspiration.' And it was not only musicians but also many booking agents, band, and tour managers and promoters that got their big breaks because of Shapiro, Gutches said. The bands Shapiro represented are many of the most popular of their genre and scene, like the Grammy-nominated Sum 41 or the platinum-selling Pierce the Veil. That also includes The Devil Wears Prada, one of the best-known metalcore bands of the last few decades, celebrated for their ability to marry melodic punk rock with metallic detouring. When Williams 'was in the band, that's when they broke out,' Shea said. Gutches said Williams captivated audiences at shows with his drumming as much as a band's front man does: 'Daniel was putting on a show from his style of playing.' The tributes will continue for both, Shea said, as more and more artists reveal the impact Williams and Shapiro had on their lives. Case in point: 'There is no single person more responsible for my identity as a professional adult than Dave Shapiro,' metalcore band Issues bassist Skyler Acord said via Instagram. His band coined a phrase they would use when things got heated "to remind us to chill out and try to understand each other,' he wrote. 'We'd say, 'Do it for Dave.''
Winnipeg Free Press
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
San Diego plane crash is a devastating loss to the alternative rock music community
NEW YORK (AP) — The alternative music community is in mourning after a private jet hit a power line in foggy weather early Thursday and crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, killing multiple people on board. Among them was the groundbreaking music executive Dave Shapiro, a pillar of his music scene, and Daniel Williams, a former drummer for the popular Ohio metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada. Also killed were two employees of Shapiro's Sound Talent Group agency: Kendall Fortner, 24, and Emma Huke, 25. Both Williams and Shapiro served as success stories for their respective rock music scenes — proof that these subcultural sounds had real mainstream appeal. Williams' band, which had two releases reach the Top 10 of the Billboard 200, was a client of Sound Talent Group. He co-founded the company in 2018 with fellow agents Tim Borror and Matt Andersen, who previously worked at the Agency Group and United Talent Agency. Sound Talent Group's roster focused on bands in and across pop-punk, metalcore, post-hardcore and other popular hard rock sub-genres — such as Sum 41, Pierce the Veil, Parkway Drive, Silverstein, I Prevail — plus pop acts like the '90s brother-boy band, Hanson, best known for their song 'MMMBop,' and 'A Thousand Miles (Interlude)' singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton. The post-hardcore band Thursday called Shapiro, 42, an inspiration 'who despite achieving success never forgot the scenes and the communities they came from.' 'It's hard to put into words how much this man meant to so many of us,' Pierce the Veil, which has been performing for nearly two decades including a sold-out concert this week at New York's Madison Square Garden, said in a tribute on the social platform X. The World Alive, a band signed on Shapiro's label, said he was among 'the most influential and positive forces in our music scene and beyond. And Dan was one of the most influential and positive forces behind the kit.' Shortly after punk rock entered the cultural zeitgeist in the late '70s, it inspired musical sub-movements fueled by its 'do-it-yourself,' community-minded ethics: hardcore punk begat post-hardcore, metalcore, emo and so on. Across decades, these music genres evolved in sound and scope, moving from underground popularity at concerts held in garages and basements to real mainstream fame, while refusing to abandon its independent ethos. Thomas Gutches, who manages Beartooth and Archetypes Collide, recalled a time when now-popular bands like The Devil Wears Prada were getting their start playing in 'DIY shows' in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio, in which you could see 10 bands perform for $5. Shapiro was 'single-handedly developing this next wave of bands that are coming in,' Gutches said. 'He was able to take those bands, package them together and put them on a larger scale. … He took a risk in being like, 'Okay, I'm going to go and take them to that next level.'' These artists reached a kind of apex in the 2000s and 2010s. Once-obscure bands that had found audiences on early online social media platforms like MySpace, at the mall goth haven Hot Topic, or in the pages left-of-center publications like 'Alternative Press' became MTV staples, celebrities in their own right. Although many of these acts played similar-yet-different music — think of the blast beats of metalcore and the palm-muted power chords of pop-punk associated with the Vans Warped Tour — they were brought together by a shared punk rock spirit. And for the last few decades, these tight-knit groups have proven to be the dominant force in alternative rock, according to Mike Shea, founder of 'Alternative Press,' who used the word 'community' to describe the scene. Shea said Shapiro was 'vital' in bringing these punk rock subcultures to the masses. 'In this music industry, there are just too many people ripping people off and using people,' he said. 'Dave was not like that. He was a beautiful soul, and beautiful person, a guiding force, just someone who would end up being an inspiration for so many people. And he will continue to be an inspiration.' And it was not only musicians but also many booking agents, band, and tour managers and promoters that got their big breaks because of Shapiro, Gutches said. The bands Shapiro represented are many of the most popular of their genre and scene, like the Grammy-nominated Sum 41 or the platinum-selling Pierce the Veil. That also includes The Devil Wears Prada, one of the best-known metalcore bands of the last few decades, celebrated for their ability to marry melodic punk rock with metallic detouring. When Williams 'was in the band, that's when they broke out,' Shea said. Gutches said Williams captivated audiences at shows with his drumming as much as a band's front man does: 'Daniel was putting on a show from his style of playing.' The tributes will continue for both, Shea said, as more and more artists reveal the impact Williams and Shapiro had on their lives. Weekly A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene. Case in point: 'There is no single person more responsible for my identity as a professional adult than Dave Shapiro,' metalcore band Issues bassist Skyler Acord said via Instagram. His band coined a phrase they would use when things got heated 'to remind us to chill out and try to understand each other,' he wrote. 'We'd say, 'Do it for Dave.'' ___ Associated Press writer Jaimie Ding in Los Angeles contributed.
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
Music talent agent among dead after jet crashes into San Diego neighborhood
SAN DIEGO -- A private jet carrying a music talent agent and five others hit a power line in foggy weather early Thursday and crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, slamming into a home and killing multiple people on the flight. With the home engulfed in flames and jet fuel rolling down the streets, half a dozen vehicles ignited while residents in the neighborhood of U.S. Navy-owned housing were shaken awake just before 4 a.m. by the thunderous crash and subsequent explosions. Out their windows, they saw a wall of fire. 'I can't quite put words to describe what the scene looks like, but with the jet fuel going down the street, and everything on fire all at once, it was pretty horrific to see,' San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said. No one in the neighborhood died, but eight were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and injuries that were not life-threatening, including a person who was hurt climbing out a window, police officer Anthony Carrasco said. Dave Shapiro, co-founder of Sound Talent Group, and two employees were among those killed, the music agency said in a statement. Sound Talent Group has represented artists including American pop band Hanson, American singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton and the Canadian rock group Sum 41. Hanson is perhaps best known for its earworm 1990s pop hit, 'MMMBop.' Shapiro also owned Velocity Records. 'We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends. Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone impacted by today's tragedy,' the agency said. Six people were on board the plane, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Authorities were still combing the scene and recovering the bodies before releasing an official number and identifying the dead, though there were not believed to be any survivors aboard the flight. Daniel Williams, former drummer for metal band The Devil Wears Prada, posted on his Instagram on Wednesday afternoon that he was boarding the plane with Shapiro. The band posted a tribute to Williams on their Instagram page. 'No words. We owe you everything. Love you forever,' the band wrote. A representative for the band referred to their social post when asked about Williams' death. Parts of Shapiro's 1985 Cessna 550 Citation littered a large area, including fragments under the power lines and a section of wing on a road behind the homes, said Elliot Simpson of the National Transportation Safety Board. The home that was struck was destroyed, with its front heavily burned and its roof partially collapsed, and about 10 others were damaged in Murphy Canyon, the largest neighborhood of Navy-owned housing in the country, officials said. Ben McCarty and his wife, who live in the home that was hit, said they felt heat all around them. 'My wife was screaming, and she's like, 'There's a fire,'' McCarty, who has served in the Navy for 13 years, told local ABC affiliate KGTV. When he walked toward the front of the house, he saw that the roof had fallen off and flames blocked their exit. They grabbed their children and dogs and ran to the back, where their neighbors helped them climb over the fence to escape. The plane also hit both of the couple's vehicles, which burned. 'It put my truck into our living room,' McCarty said. Other vehicles along the block were melted and scorched into burned shells. One stubborn car fire sent smoke billowing up for hours. Ariya Waterworth said she woke up to a 'whooshing sound' and then saw a giant fireball outside. She screamed for help as firefighters arrived and helped her get out with her two children and their family dog. One of the family's cars was 'completely disintegrated,' and the other had extensive damage. Her yard was littered with plane parts, broken glass and debris. 'I definitely do feel blessed, because we've been spared,' she said. At least 100 residents were evacuated. Hours after the crash, jet fuel rolled down Salmon Street. The smell of fumes lingered throughout the day, and officials said it was unclear when it would be safe for people to return. 'We have jet fuel all over the place,' Assistant San Diego Fire Department Chief Dan Eddy said. Eddy added that the fog was so thick in the morning that 'you could barely see in front of you.' The flight took off from Teterboro, New Jersey, near Manhattan, at about 11:15 p.m. Wednesday and made a fuel stop in Wichita, Kansas, before continuing on to San Diego, according to Simpson. Based on the flight path, it was bound for Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport when it struck power lines about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) southeast of the airfield, Simpson said. Audio recorded by includes a brief transmission from the pilot saying he was on final approach to the airport and was about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) out at 3:45 a.m. NTSB investigators planned to spend Thursday and Friday at the scene gathering evidence, Simpson said. He welcomed video or other details from any witnesses. At that hour and in foggy weather, the plane was likely operating on an instrument flight rules plan, which is typically used during reduced visibility, said Barry Newman, a board-certified aviation attorney. However, for that airport, once an aircraft reaches 673 feet (205 meters), the pilot also has to rely on sight. 'If a pilot descends to that level and he can't see the runway, he has to call for a missed approach or divert to another airport,' Newman said. In October 2021 a twin-engine plane plowed into a San Diego suburb, killing the pilot and a UPS delivery driver on the ground and burning homes. It was preparing to land at the airport. And in December 2008, a Marine Corps fighter jet slammed into a house in San Diego's University City neighborhood, causing an explosion that killed four people inside. The Marine Corps blamed the crash on mechanical failure and human error. ___
Newsweek
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Dave Shapiro Dead: Hanson Tribute to Music Trailblazer
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The band Hanson paid tribute to their music talent agent Dave Shapiro after he was named as one of those killed in the San Diego plane crash on Thursday. Shapiro, co-founder of Sound Talent Group, and two employees were among those killed, the music agency said in a statement. "Today we are all mourning the tragic loss of our longtime friend and booking agent Dave Shapiro," Hanson said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. "Dave was fearless in life, and tireless in his work, and the kind of friend you would want on your speed dial. Dave seemed to always be working on a new endeavor, or to be going on a new adventure, because he was always excited for a new challenge. "We are grateful for the 15 years we knew him. Our hearts go out to Dave's family and the team at Sound Talent Group." As well as Hanson, Sound Talent Group has represented artists including American singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton and the Canadian rock group Sum 41. Hanson is perhaps best known for its earworm 1990s pop hit, "MMMBop." Shapiro also owned Velocity Records. This is a developing article and more updates will follow. This article includes reporting by The Associated Press.
