Promoter Rob Fernandez Dies

Rob Fernandez, a legendary New York promoter dubbed “The King of New York,” died of heart-related issues July 10. 
From his Twitter account

Fernandez was a partner at RPM Presents, was instrumental in bringing Insomniac’s Electric Daisy Carnival to the East Coast, and was music director of Pacha New York.

He also organized the Dance.Here.Now parties at Cielo with Benny Soto and Eddie Dean – the latter a partner of RPM and the boss of Pacha NYC.