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Dimebag Darrell

He was a guitarist in the metal bands Pantera and Damageplan.
Date of Birth:
Country: USA

Content:
  1. Dimebag Darrell: A Biography
  2. Formation of Pantera and Damageplan
  3. Near Collaborations and Solo Work
  4. Tragic Death

Dimebag Darrell: A Biography

Early Life and Influences

Dimebag Darrell was born as Darrell Lance Abbott in Arlington, Texas, a suburb of Dallas and Fort Worth, in a family of composer Jerry Abbott.

“Dime was taken from us too soon, and I’ve yet to see that next ‘it ...

His father owned a recording studio called "Pantego Sound Studios" in Pantego, where Darrell was exposed to many blues guitarists. However, it was Ace Frehley from the band "Kiss" who inspired him to start playing the guitar.

Formation of Pantera and Damageplan

In , Darrell and his brother Vincent (drummer) formed the band "Pantera." The group officially disbanded in due to conflicts between the members, particularly lead vocalist Phil Anselmo's heroin addiction and his attacks on the others.

One year after Pantera's breakup, the Abbott