Pierce the Veil have paid tribute to their agent and manager, Dave Shapiro, who tragically died in a plane crash on Thursday morning (May 22). Shapiro was onboard his private Cessna 550 jet that crashed in the Murphy Canyon area of San Diego,

Shapiro, who co-founded music agency Sound Talent Group, was a well-known and respected figure in the rock and metal scene, credited with helping many alternative bands find audiences in the mainstream. Some of his clients include major acts like Sum 41, Pierce the Veil, and The Devil Wears Prada.