Dimebag Darrell
Dimebag Darrell Background information Birth name Darrell Lance Abbott Also known as Diamond Darrell, Dimebag Darrell Born August 20, 1966 Ennis, Texas, U.S. Died December 8, 2004(2004-12-08) (aged 38) Columbus, Ohio, U.S. Genres Heavy metal, groove metal, thrash metal, southern metal, alternative metal, glam metal, hard rock Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter Instruments Guitar, vocals, bass, drums Years active 1979 (1979)–2004 (2004) Labels Atco, EastWest, Big Vin, Elektra Associated acts Pantera, Damageplan, Gasoline, Pumpjack, Anthrax, Rebel Meets Rebel Notable instruments Signature "Dimebag" models issued by Dean and Washburn Guitars Darrell Lance Abbott (August 20, 1966 – December 8, 2004), also known as Diamond Darrell and Dimebag Darrell, was an American guitarist and songwriter best known as a founding member of two bands, Pantera and Damageplan, alongside his brother, Vinnie Paul. He is considered to be one of the driving forces behind groove metal. Abbott was shot and killed by a gunman while on stage during a performance with Damageplan on December 8, 2004, at the Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio. He ranked No. 92 in Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Guitarists and No. 1 in the UK magazine, Metal Hammer.