Vin Chauhun
December 8 marks the day Nathan Gale went onstage and shot Pantera’s guitarist Dimebag Darrell in the head five times. I thought I’d say a few things about one of my favorite musicians.
Born Darrell Abbott, Dimebag is recognized as one the leading guitarists of all time. He was influenced by metal greats such as Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden. Abbott was heavily influenced by Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath, and the band went on cover the songs Planet Caravan, Hole in the Sky, and Electric Funeral.
Pantera started as glam rock, trash metal band but it didn’t long for them to change to a heavier yet cleaner, rhythmic sound. Here some of my favorite songs:
Planet Caravan, Drag the Water, Cemetery Gates, This Love, Goddamn Electric.
Never heard of him
He was a really cool guitarist, Vidocka.
Never heard of him actually, but he sounds cool!
He sure was one heck of a guitarist.
I am sorry to learn that Dimebell Darrell was shot by either a crazed fan.
Hi Deepizzaguy,
Yeah, its a terrible loss to music.
I know how you feel. When these artist die, a part of our lives dies with them.
I agree with you Vin!
Hi Andrew,
Its simple : When I listen to Pantera, especially Dime’s solo I feel great. It lifts my spirit. You’d think a song like Suicide Song should make me feel more depressed -it has the opposite effect. The rifts are so hypnotic.
Glad you agree, and thanks for your comment.
You’re welcome.