Pierce The Veil Mourn Shapiro & Williams Plane Crash
- Pierce the Veil has honored Dave shapiro, their longtime manager and agent, following his death in a plane crash Thursday.
- Shapiro, 42, was among several killed, including Daniel williams, former drummer for The Devil Wears Prada, and others from the music industry.
- Sound Talent Group, Shapiro's agency, expressed their devastation in a statement to Billboard, extending condolences to the families affected by the tragedy.
Pierce the Veil mourns the loss of their longtime manager, Dave Shapiro, and daniel Williams, following a tragic plane crash in San Diego. Shapiro, a key figure in the choice music scene, also represented bands like Sum 41 and I Prevail. The band shared a heartfelt tribute, recalling nearly two decades of unwavering support and a close bond marked by Shapiro’s dedication too their success. His influence extended across the industry and impacted countless lives. News Directory 3 reports on how Sleeping With Sirens and othre artists are honoring Shapiro’s memory. Discover the lasting impact of Shapiro’s work and how the music world is remembering him.
Pierce the veil Pays Tribute to Manager Dave Shapiro After Plane crash
Updated may 26, 2025
Pierce the Veil has honored Dave shapiro, their longtime manager and agent, following his death in a plane crash Thursday. The accident occurred in the Murphy Canyon area of San Diego as the private jet attempted to land at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.
Shapiro, 42, was among several killed, including Daniel williams, former drummer for The Devil Wears Prada, and others from the music industry. Shapiro was a prominent figure, representing bands such as Sum 41, I Prevail, Set it Off, and Parkway Drive.
Sound Talent Group, Shapiro’s agency, expressed their devastation in a statement to Billboard, extending condolences to the families affected by the tragedy. The agency requested privacy during this challenging time.
pierce the Veil shared a heartfelt tribute, highlighting Shapiro’s profound impact on their career.The band noted they began working with Shapiro nearly 20 years ago,emphasizing his unwavering support and the close bond they shared.
“We lost our longtime agent, manager, and dear friend dave Shapiro in a tragic plane accident on Thursday morning, along with other close colleagues and friends. It’s hard to put into words how much this man meant to so many of us. He made a profound impact in such a short time and touched countless lives around the world,” pierce the Veil said in a statement.
The band further emphasized Shapiro’s dedication to friendship and his passion for helping others succeed. They credited him with teaching them the importance of longevity in the music industry and expressed their deep gratitude for his guidance.
Sleeping With Sirens also honored Shapiro by playing his favourite song, “Fire,” during their Long Island show. Other artists,including dayseeker,The Amity Affliction,and Fearless Records,shared tributes online,underscoring Shapiro’s significant influence on the alternative music scene.
Our show in Long Island was one of the hardest shows we’ve ever played.
“Fire” was Dave’s favorite song. We played it for him and for everyone we lost.
This one was for you, Dave. For all of you. We miss you more than words can say.
Dave Shapiro
Daniel Williams
Dominic Damien… pic.twitter.com/O4UjRQPweL — Sleeping With Sirens (@SWStheband) May 25, 2025
What’s next
The music community continues to mourn the loss of Dave Shapiro and the other victims of the plane crash, with many artists expected to dedicate future performances to their memory.