Gonzo Lübel, Manager for The Marías & Peach Tree Rascals, Dies at 34
Gonzo Lübel, an L.A.-based artist supervisor who represented acts together with The Marías and Peach Tree Rascals, tragically died in a aircraft strike Tuesday (Oct. 8) on Catalina Island. He was once 34.
“The entire Red Light family is devastated by this loss and our hearts go out to Gonzo’s family, friends and all those who knew and worked with him,” mentioned Pink Sunny in an Instagram post. “Gonzo truly had the biggest of hearts and was a beloved member of our team. A kind individual, he was a friend to all whom he encountered. His positive impact on all of us will be remembered forever.”
Lübel, who had labored at Pink Sunny Control for kind of 3 years, additionally represented a number of alternative artists on the company, together with Interior Stream and Money Bently. Out of doors of his paintings within the track trade, buddies say he was once a lover of animals — particularly his foster canine Virgil — and loved aviation planes.
In a tribute on Instagram, The Marías mentioned of Lübel’s passing: “rest in peace gonzi. thank you for always being undeniably you. the animals in heaven are so lucky they get to spend their days with you.”
In a next publish, the bilingual alt-pop band added: “our manager, friend and family for six years, but a part of us forever. you were there for all of our firsts. our first project, our first tour, our first headline show, our first sold out show, our first million streams, our first coachella, our first album, our first grammy nomination. thank you.”
Joseph Barros, a member of Peach Tree Rascals, additionally shared a tribute to Lübel by the use of an Instagram tale, announcing, “It’s hard to accept you’re not here with us anymore, but I’m grateful to have met such a genuine soul I could call my brother your spirit lives on in me from all the beautiful memories we made. You always told me you believed in me & I promise I’ll make you proud. love you Gonzito. rest in peace.”
This Commute Progress, an organization that hosts retreats for track trade execs, additionally shared a carousel of photos of Lübel at closing occasion’s supervisor peak in Mexico with the caption: “Gonzo was a true one of a kind. A brilliant manager, a caring friend and a heart of gold… We love you Gonzo, we’ll hold you in our hearts forever.”
Lübel is survived through his mom Mariana Garcia, his brother Federico Lübel, nieces Mila and Lucia Lübel, spouse Cristina Pillajo and perfect buddy Sandy Kanphantha.