Dave Shapiro, a groundbreaking music executive in the heavy metal and hard rock scene, was one of those killed in the Murphy Canyon plane crash early Thursday. He was 42. Shapiro had a pilot’s ...

Music executive Dave Shapiro poses for a portrait on Dec. 3, 2024, in Nashville. (Stephanie Siau/Sound Talent Group via AP) Shapiro was a strong advocate for independent musicians and a co-founder ...

Dave Shapiro was a music talent agent and pilot who filled his Instagram page with videos showing him ... "Over the coming years Dave continued to grow his career in and outside of the music industry.

Dave Shapiro, groundbreaking music executive, dies in San Diego plane crash at 42 May 22, 2025, 9:09 PM Music executive Dave Shapiro poses for a portrait on Dec. 3, 2024, in Nashville.

Dave Shapiro, a groundbreaking music executive in the heavy metal and hard rock scene, has died in a San Diego plane crash. He was 42.

Dave Shapiro, a groundbreaking music executive in the heavy metal and hard rock scene, has died in a San Diego plane crash.He was 42. Shapiro had a pilot’s license and was listed as the owner of ...

Music executive Dave Shapiro poses for a portrait on Dec. 3, 2024, in Nashville. (Stephanie Siau/Sound Talent Group via AP) Shapiro was a strong advocate for independent musicians and a co-founder ...

Music executive Dave Shapiro poses for a portrait on Dec. 3, 2024, in Nashville. Credit: AP/Stephanie Siau By The Associated Press Updated May 23, 2025 10:25 pm ...

Dave Shapiro, a groundbreaking music executive in the heavy metal and hard rock scene, has died in a San Diego plane crash. He was 42. Shapiro had a pilot’s license and was listed as the owner ...

Groundbreaking music executive Dave Shapiro has died in a San Diego plane crash. He was 42. The music agency Sound Talent Group confirmed Shapiro died in the crash. He had a pilot’s license and ...