Gonzo Lübel, an L.A.-based artist supervisor who represented acts together with The Marías and Peach Tree Rascals, tragically died in a aircraft crash Tuesday (Oct. 8) on Catalina Island. He was 34.
“All the Purple Mild household is devastated by this loss and our hearts exit to Gonzo’s household, mates and all those that knew and labored with him,” mentioned Purple Mild in an Instagram submit. “Gonzo actually had the largest of hearts and was a beloved member of our crew. A sort particular person, he was a buddy to all whom he encountered. His constructive impression on all of us shall be remembered eternally.”
Lübel, who had labored at Purple Mild Administration for roughly three years, additionally represented a number of different artists on the agency, together with Inside Wave and Money Bently. Outdoors of his work within the music trade, mates say he was a lover of animals — particularly his foster canine Virgil — and loved flying planes.
In a tribute on Instagram, The Marías mentioned of Lübel’s passing: “relaxation in peace gonzi. thanks for at all times being undeniably you. the animals in heaven are so fortunate they get to spend their days with you.”
In a subsequent submit, the bilingual alt-pop band added: “our supervisor, buddy and household for six years, however part of us eternally. you have been there for all of our firsts. our first mission, our first tour, our first headline present, our first bought out present, our first million streams, our first coachella, our first album, our first grammy nomination. thanks.”
Joseph Barros, a member of Peach Tree Rascals, additionally shared a tribute to Lübel through an Instagram story, saying, “It’s exhausting to just accept you’re not right here with us anymore, however I’m grateful to have met such a real soul I might name my brother your spirit lives on in me from all the attractive recollections we made. You at all times informed me you believed in me & I promise I’ll make you proud. love you Gonzito. relaxation in peace.”
This Journey Journey, an organization that hosts retreats for music trade professionals, additionally shared a carousel of photographs of Lübel eventually yr’s supervisor summit in Mexico with the caption: “Gonzo was a real one in every of a form. A superb supervisor, a caring buddy and a coronary heart of gold… We love you Gonzo, we’ll maintain you in our hearts eternally.”
Lübel is survived by his mom Mariana Garcia, his brother Federico Lübel, nieces Mila and Lucia Lübel, spouse Cristina Pillajo and greatest buddy Sandy Kanphantha.
