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While the majority of acclaimed hard rock guitarists of the early '90s focused primarily on songwriting rather than shredding away, there were a few exceptions to the rule, like Pantera's Dimebag Darrell. Born Darrell Lance Abbott on August 20, 1966 in Dallas, Texas, Darrell was born into a musical family, as his father, Jerry Abbott, was a country & western songwriter and producer. It wasn't long before Darrell became more interested in hard rock/heavy metal, especially upon his discovery of the masked quartet Kiss, and their guitarist, Ace Frehley. Darrell soon became serious about guitar playing, and he entered in local guitar talent competitions, which resulted in his winning an instrument that he would eventually become closely associated with, the Dean ML (a cross between a Flying V and an Explorer). By the early '80s, Darrell (who was going by the name Diamond Darrell), had co-formed Pantera, along with his brother, drummer Vinnie Paul and bassist Rex Smith (then known as Rex Rocker). Although the band would one day become one of metal's leading forces, Pantera early on reflected their influences at the time, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, and (visually), Mötley Crüe. With singer Terry Glaze fronting the band, Pantera issued a trio of albums that the group would latter 'disown' -- 1983's Metal Magic, 1984's Projects in the Jungle, and 1985's I Am the Night -- before Glaze exited.
Pantera found a much better fit with singer Phil Anselmo, but it took a while for the new lineup to click, as their first recording together, 1988's Power Metal, was a step in the right direction, but still not up to the high standards the group would one day set. Yet to have issued an album on a major label, Pantera finally made the jump in 1990, signing on with the Atlantic subsidiary East West. Almost overnight, it seemed like Pantera was reborn, as they completely rejected their early pop-metal direction in favor of a much more heavy and brutal one, which focused on such bands as Slayer, Metallica, and Black Sabbath. This touched off a string of classic metal releases that would see Pantera become one of the world's top metal bands -- 1990's Cowboys From Hell, 1992's Vulgar Display of Power, and 1994's Far Beyond Driven. Darrell (who was now known as Dimebag Darrell) soon became recognized as one of metal's finest players, as evidenced by his annual appearances in guitar publication polls. Further Pantera releases followed throughout the early 21st century, before the group appeared to go on hiatus. As a result, Darrell and Vinnie Paul formed a new metal outfit, Damageplan. Additionally, Darrell has appeared on recordings by other artists, including Anthrax (Stomp 442, Volume 8: The Threat Is Real, and We've Come for You All) and Nickelback (The Long Road), in addition to solo recordings for the Supercop motion picture soundtrack, and a cover of Ace Frehley's "Fractured Mirror" for the tribute album Spacewalk: A Salute to Ace Frehley. Darrell and his brother also supplied music for an album by cult country artist David Allan Coe, called Rebel Meets Rebel. Tragedy struck in Columbus, OH on December 8, 2004 when Darrell, only 38, was shot dead by a concertgoer while on stage with Damageplan. His sudden death sent shockwaves throughout the music community where the guitarist was remembered as one of the most influential stylists in modern metal. ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide
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UA gains control of 'Razorback' guitar line KLTV, TX - Concordia Investment Partners and Armadillo Distribution Enterprises began selling the guitars after the death of "Dimebag Darrell" Abbott. ... |
FAYETTEVILLE : Guitar line gets to stay ‘Razorback’ Arkansas Democrat Gazette, AR - The line is named after slain heavy-metal guitarist “Dimebag Darrell” Abbott, who wore a razor blade around his neck while on stage. ... |
University gains control of 'Razorback' guitar line Akron Beacon Journal, OH - Two Florida companies created the line and began selling the guitars after the 2004 death of "Dimebag Darrell" Abbott, who once played with the band Pantera ... |
Health Ministry rapped for lost files The Province, Canada - Health Minister George Abbott says the health information of BC residents is safe, after his ministry was criticized for losing data on 124 patients. ... |
Herzog: Sign stealers’ preferences in tune with city images East Valley Tribune, AZ - A wise choice, as the buzzing, squalling guitar of the late “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott and the screeching, vocals of Phillip H. Anselmo on “Regular People” ... |
Do You Want To Be A HELLYEAH Calendar Girl? - May 1, 2008 Blabbermouth.net, NY - Included are never-before-seen photos of HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul's brother Darrell "Dimebag" Abbott, a special thank you to lead singer Chad Gray's ... |
Medical records law feared a privacy threat Vancouver Sun, Canada - Health Minister George Abbott said in an interview he disagrees with the critics. Patients will have the ability to make "disclosure directives" to state ... New BC health law could lead to privacy abuse Panel wary of new gov't plans for info |
Willie's journey from Abbott to zen Austin 360 (subscription), TX - No two Okies could be more different than songwriter Leon Russell and former football coach Darrell Royal, but they remain two of Willie's closest friends. ... |
Mums find needles outside Worthing play centre Mid Sussex Today, UK - Michelle Holmes, 26, from Navarino Road, was chatting with her friend Sarah Amponsah outside PLAY in Stoke Abbott Road when she spotted her friend's ... |
Dallas ISD teachers get guitars and amplifiers donated by “Little ... Pegasus News, TX - Funding for the Dallas ISD Little Kids Rock program was provided by Dean Guitars, a memorial auction and concert for Darrell Abbott, a gift from the Hot ... |
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