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Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams dies in San Diego plane crash; his last words: ‘I'm the co-pilot now'
Daniel Williams, the popular drummer for metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada, has died in a fatal plane crash in San Diego, on Thursday morning, according to TMZ. He was just 39. The family of Williams later spoke to the outlet, confirming the tragic incident. Reportedly, 42-year-old Dave Shapiro, the co-founder of Sound Talent Group (STG) and a popular music agent who was travelling on the same flight, also lost his life. The Federal Aviation Administration has yet to confirm the total number of casualties. However, according to reports, there were a total of six people travelling on the private jet. Also read: Multiple fatalities after plane crashes in California's San Diego, 15 homes damaged in fire The crash reportedly happened early Thursday morning in the Murphy Canyon area. The neighbourhood is famous for Navy housing. The small private jet, which could accommodate up to 10 people, lost engine control at around 3:45 AM and crashed into the residential area. The crash ended up engulfing several houses and parked cars in the area in flames. Some people on the ground also suffered injuries while trying to escape the flames, and a few were hospitalised for smoke inhalation. According to Larry Williams, the father of Daniel Williams, he is confident that there are no survivors. However, the FAA has assured an investigation into the case, having not confirmed the number of deaths. STG later confirmed that three of the people onboard were their employees, including Shapiro. 'We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues, and friends,' Sound Talent Group said in a statement to Billboard. 'Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone impacted by today's tragedy. Thank you so much for respecting their privacy at this time.' Shapiro worked with famous bands including Sum 41, Pierce the Veil, I Prevail and reportedly also owned a plane and a flying license. Also read: Near-death experience, says TMC MP as Indigo flight to Srinagar faces turbulence, damage during storm Devil Wears Prada, the band's official social media page, also paid tribute to Williams with a picture of him on his drum set and captioned it, 'No words. We owe you everything. Love you forever.' Williams had left the band a while ago (2005-2016), but he was a vital part—someone who played a big role in making the Christian metal-pop band a success. During his time, they released several hit albums like With Roots Above and Branches Below, Zombie EP, and Dead Throne. Just hours before the crash, Daniel had posted a photo to his Instagram story from inside the cockpit, jokingly writing, 'Hey. Hey… you… look at me… I'm the (co)pilot now.' The private jet took off from Teterboro Airport in New Jersey late Wednesday night, then stopped for a while to refuel in Wichita, Kansas, and was headed to Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport in San Diego. In 2019, Williams survived a mass shooting in Ohio, after a gunman opened fire in Dayton's Ned Peppers bar. 9 people were killed and 27 were injured. Williams later took to social media to share, 'There was an active shooter in the bar I was in tonight. I am told that he had an AR-15. [My friend] and I are ok. I am so incredibly heartbroken for those affected by this. I have never been so scared in my life.' He added, 'I was in Ned Peppers. I'm still not sure exactly what happened. People were piling on top of each other to get out. It's all a blur. F***ing awful.'
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Devil Wears Prada Ex-Drummer Daniel Williams Killed in San Diego Plane Crash
Daniel Williams, former drummer for Ohio metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada, died Thursday morning (May 22) in a San Diego plane crash that also killed music agent Dave Shapiro from Sound Talent Group. The two men were among six total who died after the plane clipped a power line in a San Diego suburb, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration, sparking intense flames that scorched several homes, destroyed dozens of vehicles and forced the evacuation of more than 100 people. More from Billboard Gone But Not Forgotten: Musicians We Lost in 2025 Aaron Paul Opens Up About Tracking Down Tour Managers to Get Bands to Perform in His Living Room Ye Claims He's 'Done With Antisemitism': 'Forgive Me for the Pain I've Caused' While no one on the ground was killed in the crash, all six individuals aboard the flight died. Three of those dead, including Shapiro, worked for Sound Talent Group, a company official confirmed. The flight was reportedly piloted by Shapiro, a popular music agent, flight instructor and owner of the Sound Talent Group booking agency and Velocity Records label. Prior to taking off, Williams even posted several photos to Instagram of himself boarding the flight with Shapiro and sitting in the cockpit. The Devil Wears Prada confirmed Williams' death on their Instagram page, sharing several photos of Williams and Shapiro together. Shapiro's Cessna 550 jet crashed 2 miles south of San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport at 3:45 a.m. PT, according to the FAA statement. Flight data shows that the aircraft had taken off from Teterboro Airport, near New York City, late Wednesday night and briefly stopped to refuel in Wichita, Kansas, before continuing on to San Diego. 'Shapiro was a founding member of the National Independent Talent Organization and on Thursday, NITO officials released a statement sharing its members condolences,' the statement reads. 'We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dave Shapiro and his two colleagues. Dave was a visionary in the music industry and a founding partner of Sound Talent Group. His passion, dedication, and unwavering support for artists shaped the careers of countless musicians and helped elevate the live music experience for fans around the world. As a founding member of NIT0, Dave was instrumental in the initial formation and funding of the organization and assisted countless of our peers successfully navigate the pandemic shutdown of live music. Our sincerest condolences go out to Dave's family, friends, and everyone at STG. This is a monumental loss to our community.' The Devil Wears Prada charted two top 10 titles on the all-genre Billboard 200 albums chart during Williams' tenure with the group: 2010's Zombie EP and 2011's Dead Throne. Over on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart, they have two No. 1s among 11 entries: 2009's With Roots Above and Branches Below and 2010's Zombie EP. The band formed in 2005 in Dayton, Ohio, as a Christian metal group. Williams exited the group in 2016. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
