Memories of Peter Beckers

In memory of

Peter Beckers

Las Vegas, NV

December 8, 1965 - May 30, 2021

Dec 8, 1965 - May 30, 2021

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Anne-laure Cassou-boyd

Always thinking about you Lisa. Peter was an amazing man and will live in our hearts forever.

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Cody lee Williamd

Today I will remember your smile, your amazingly witty and dry sense of humor, and all the dreams you made true for so many people over the years.

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Anne-laure Cassou-boyd

My husband and I were in Las Vegas for his birthday and we had diner with Peter and Lisa, followed by a Cirque Du Soleil Show. We shared laughs and beignets. A wonderful memory.

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Frank Rogers

ade Peter, es war toll dich zu kennen. Deine Arbeit hat mich sehr beeindruckt und geprägt. Ich danke dir dafür. Wenn du im Himmel wieder einen Club aufmachst bin ich dabei . Frank Rogers

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Sarah Ray

Sending my deepest condolences and all the love to Lisa and to Peter's family. I will always remember Peter for his kindness, his constant humor, and the epic parties where he and Lisa always made sure we had a good time. It was always a pleasure to bump into him on nights out in Vegas, and it's crazy to think I'll never hear an offer for Spundae Water ever again in that unmistakable German accent. Party on, Peter. Memories of you will most certainly live on <3

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Michele Fendler

Awe ♥️♥️ Awe ♥️♥️ Awe ♥️♥️

Cody Williams

It took me forever to process this enough to be able to write something. There’s something about doing this that makes it real I guess. I spent the last couple weeks mostly trying to busy myself rather than confront the emotional tides that have been rolling around beneath the surface. Mostly the problem I had with writing something was how small words are. When I put them in an order no matter how hard I try they don’t seem to convey the enormity of what I’m trying to capture, the inadequacy of language in the face of something like this is astounding.

SO - I was asked to put together a short set for the event (memorial) given that music has always been a straight connection to my emotional soul I had no choice but to dive in. In many ways this was the most difficult 30 min I’ve ever had to program. It was never going to be good enough, no matter how many tracks I put together in what order and I realized that these tools we use to express ourselves are just that - tools. The real gift the thing that creates the alchemy, that special ingredient that makes the music and experiences we have so important, the holy grail is “us”. We are the container where all this comes together and gets to have a life of its own. We are creation machines making amazing memories together.

Peter understood that -
(God I can see him rolling his eyes and groaning at me right now ;)

I was listening to all the people last night from the memorial broadcast in SF and it started to dawn on me. They were telling my story. Not the details mind you but the broad strokes. Every one of them profoundly impacted by Peter and Their relationship to Spundae. The trajectory of their lives forever altered by this man and their relationships. What I never really understood until last night was that my experience as personal as it is to me was one of many.

I’m super tempted to tell you that back int he day I was just a kid with a rough history trying to get by, that meeting Peter and Lisa, Guiv and Neil Thomas in LA forever changed the course of my life in mind bending and profound ways, That I was able to accomplish things that I never thought possible, or that I deserved, that Peter would joke with me before I played “Don’t cry” because he knew how much this all meant to me (and I would all the time) How when things got bad for me and I faced some pretty gnarly health challenges Peter never discarded me or made me feel like I wasn’t a part of the family. That for the years since that burning hot center of gravity called Spundae Peter and Lisa have shared the major movements of my life. Like relatives I so proudly want to show off I’d bring my young nephew to Vegas to meet them or my new partner I was working on a tv show with or any number of other very important things.

Family
Peter and Lisa are a fixed star in my universe and the sun may rise and I may get blinded by it but that star is still there. Outside time
My relationship wasn’t going to change because I missed a month or two or three not talking to him. It was a done deal.

This is where my sappy over emotional sincerity is finally an advantage. I’m super glad Peter knew how I felt about him. I made this abundantly clear. The wish to have spent more time in his company is there but he’s still alive in everything I do.
In the way I cultivate and treat others in the industry, my ethics around how I work are all molded by this experience. I am the man I am today in no small part because of my relationship with Peter Beckers he is tall figure in my history and every single time I drop a needle on a record or push play on a cdj it will be because that man believed in me. He believed in me when I didn’t, when I didn’t even realize I was capable of the things he gave me the chance to do.

I have discovered a life, friends, and relationships, a solidly colorful place, an amazing history in the fabric of Los Angels and dance music culture and I am eternally grateful for every fucking moment I’ve been given and after listening last night I’m so profoundly moved to be among so many Peter Lisa and Guiv have touched in the same way.

Peters legacy may appear to be and is partially the blossoming of dance music culture and events, moments unlike anything I’ve seen, careers that were born out of this, but I know now after hearing everyone talk about what this man meant to them last night. Peter Beckers legacy is making everyone he touched feel as important and unique and well deserved and necessary in this world as they can be. I don’t know if this was some masterful trick or if he was just built that way but yeah this is what I’m taking home and putting in the bank. This is what I’ll carry into my future relationships, this model right here. His ability to create alchemy, to pour life and color in the right container and watch it ignite.

He wouldn’t take any credit for this and would most certainly make a face or hide from a camera. So I never knew I was one of not just many but everyone in the family.

Shit what a life
*whew I’m so glad I got that out

Thank you Peter so so very much

Yeah I’m probably gonna cry when I play - and I can still see you laughing about it….

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Michele Fendler

♥️♥️♥️ Love this and you!! ♥️♥️♥️ Love this and you!! ♥️♥️♥️ Love this and you!!

Gil La

It’s been difficult to put words together to express the loss that we’ve all have shared. I’ve seen countless posts from those who you have touched Peter that I've never met. As I get ready to leave for Las Vegas to celebrate your life, I can only look back and remember the joy and happiness you brought to me and so many others. Many lifetime friendships and bonds were made because of your Spundae events. You were one of a kind, generous, empowering, and an extraordinary human being with a huge heart. It’s difficult to explain to my son and others who didn’t know you. How much you meant to everyone’s life that you touched. You loved people and people loved being around you. You always made sure everyone was having a great time. We did Peter and it was all because of you. You changed the course of life for so many, including me. You gave everyone a reason to dance, laugh, and enjoy life.

I am so honored to have met you in this life and thank you for all the wonderful ways you enriched it. I thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my love of music with others. I thank you for believing in me. I have one last dj set to honor you. Almost 20 years later since I first met you, I never thought I would be djing at your celebration of life. Love you Peter Beckers. Condolences to the Beckers Family, Lisa Beckers and the Spundae family. R.I.P. my dear friend and big brother. You left us too soon. We will never forget you.

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Martha Guerrero

Peter truly knew how to make everyone around him smile. That is what we will miss the most, his kindness and ability to make us all feel welcome. Peter had a huge heart and he will always be in our hearts. Love you Lisa and the Beckers Family. May all of you find comfort in knowing that he is at peace. <3

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Mark Stebbins

Peter I always connected with you at the most random times and places . It always was a Surprise !! You always surprised me by kissing me on the cheek . Every random time we connected it was a heartwarming and uplifting experience . The last time we connected was a few years back in Vegas at a trade show . Once again i was greeted with a random out of the blue kiss on the cheek . I was thrown off like wtf who just did that ?? I looked up and it was you again !!! I gave you the biggest hug and was excited to hear about you making big moves in real estate . I pray we reconnect again in spirit .This existence here is short and who knows i will most likely see you sooner than later . I love you my friend and will miss you! Until we connect again !!! Love Mark <3

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Michele Lee

Very devastated and sad to hear about Peter Beckers. The good ones get taken away from us so soon. Will remember your kindness, generosity, friendliness, and boyish sense of humor. Thank you for being a pioneer in the electronic music industry and starting Spundae where we met a lot of good friends through our love of music. Will miss our happy hours, Vegas club nights, holiday get togethers, our "never drinking again" texts, etc. I'm so sorry Lisa, Peter's family, and friends. My condolences and my heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Peter. ❤

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Dave Mauzey

Peter, this is so F*** hard to write. 2020 sucked and not 2021 is not so great as well. But I think you would say STFU and just write it.

While I only knew you from going to events at 1015 Folsom back in the day, fast forward to LA at Giant and then Spundae at the Circus disco. You were always welcoming and a hell of a guy.

I will miss always watching my back, whenever you (peter) came up on me. You would stand over me , lift your chin, tilt your head and give me one of those "WTF are you doing stares" and then I'd stare back just the same way and we would have a laugh.

Thank you for always making it a party, thank you for keeping the vibe chill even when there was craziness, thank you always welcoming everyone and for the great events you threw together with Guiv, Lisa, Neil and the rest of Spundae family I was so happy you allowed me (tolerated) to be a part of the fun.

I was hoping that I would have been able to come and see you and lisa in Vegas (before all of this) and see what you two were creating in your new venture. I should have come sooner.

What can I say that has not been said hundreds of times... Are there any photos of you that arent silly?? I only have a few goofy ones that I'm gonna post so enjoy.

Until we meet again, I better be on the list!!!

P.S. You will be missed!!!!!

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Kelly Edwards

1998, SF

After much searching I am so glad I found this photo of Peter and Lisa

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Jon Stern

I can see what attracted Lisa to Peter in this photo! LOL I can see what attracted Lisa to Peter in this photo! LOL I can see what attracted Lisa to Peter in this photo!... Read more

Mark Stebbins

I love this !! I love this !! I love this !!

David Nguyen

I’ve never met you, Peter, but I know of your work and what you’ve contributed and brought to the music scene that we all love so dearly. From raver to raver, we are all one. Dance in peace 🙏🏻

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Cody Williams

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