Although it is late and we already reported about the shooting death of Dimebag Darrell Abbott we thought another post was necessary to tell the world how much old Dimebag from Damage plan meant to use. He was shot while performing live at a club in Columbus, Ohio. And after a quick google search I discovered I was not alone. The band has made a tribute page on their main page of thier site.This great man was born in Dallas, Texas, USA. His father was a country songwriter and owned a recording studio where Abbott watched many blues guitarists play. This early influence can be heard in many of Pantera’s songs. At an early age, Abbott began entering statewide guitar competitions. By the age of 16 he was banned from entering because he had won too often. It was through the prizes he won at these competitions — including the guitar that later become his trademark — that he was able to start Pantera.

Among his other influences were Eddie Van Halen and Ace Frehley. In addition, he cited many of his contemporaries among his influences, including Slayer’s Kerry King, Zakk Wylde, Metallica’s James Hetfield, and Helmet’s Page Hamilton.

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, CNN, My Way,Undercover (with video)

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