Died On This Date (September 28, 2009) Gordon “Gungi” Paterson / Respected Sound Engineer
themusicsover Gordon “Gungi” Paterson
DOB Unknown – September 28, 2009
Gordon Paterson was a beloved sound engineer who worked the “front of house” at countless shows for some of popular music’s biggest acts. He also worked as a tour manager and production manager for many as well. Throughout his career, Paterson worked tours for the likes of Deep Purple, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Megadeth, A Perfect Circle, Tears For Fears, and Fiona Apple. Gordon “Gungi” Paterson passed away on September 28, 2009 following a three year battle with cancer. More about Gungi can be found at Friends Of Gungi.
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Stu Sobol began his career at retail, working for Wherehouse Records in Van Nuys, California. In later years, Sobol went into artist management, establishing his solid with Spivak Sobol Entertainment and later, The Firm after the two companies merged. Over his twenty year career in management, Sobol oversaw the careers of Seether, A Perfect Circle, Yellowcard, Vanessa Carlton, and Zach de la Rocha. Sobol also served on the City of Calabasas Traffic And Transportation Commission. He died of complications from pneumonia on July 10, 2008. He was 50.