The dance music community was shocked today after learning that the Pacha Director and NYC Nightlife icon, Rob Fernandez has passed away.
Verboten New York was one of the first to announce his passing via Twitter late last night.
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It's with a heavy heart we say goodbye to our friend Rob Fernandez. He was a force in NYC nightlife – there will never be another like him.
— Verboten New York (@VerbotenNewYork) July 9, 2015
Fernandez worked at Pacha NYC for the past decade as well as helped lead the Dance.Here.Now parties at Cielo. Many artists have been sharing their thoughts on Twitter as you'll see below:
Can't believe this is real. RIP Rob Fernandez.
— Adventure Club (@AdventureDub) July 9, 2015
RIP @RobFernandezNYC…..Such a genuine and amazing person….beyond speechless right now……Love you bro
— TheMartinezBrothers (@themartinezbros) July 9, 2015
He was the king of New York. Robs love dedication and work will be forever remember. #Hailtotheking #robfernandez pic.twitter.com/NJn8umT8GC
— seth troxler (@sethtroxler) July 9, 2015
Shocked to hear that our friend Rob Fernandez has passed. Such a strong influence in the NYC dance music scene and always with a smile. RIP
— Michael Woods (@MichaelWoods) July 9, 2015
Here's the last time Rob Fernandez brought us to NYC: https://t.co/AMmlbU9DhK
— Gabriel & Dresden (@GabrielNDresden) July 9, 2015
I'm so sad about the loss of RobFernandez. You are the first one who ever brought me to a club in NYC. You were always smiling and happy RIP
— GREGORI KLOSMAN (@gregoriklosman) July 9, 2015
Rest in Peace in Rob. You'll be missed.