Dimebag Darrell was an American musician and guitarist best known for his work with the heavy metal band Pantera, as well as his unique guitar style and heavy riffs. His birth name was Darrell Lance Abbott, and he earned the nickname “Dime” among fans.
Personal and Family Life
Dimebag Darrell was born on August 20, 1966, in Dallas, Texas. He had a passion for music from a young age and was heavily influenced by his idol, Ace Frehley of KISS. Darrell aspired to become a filmmaker at one point in his life. He initially performed under the name “Diamond” Darrell when Pantera started as a glam-metal band.
Death and Legacy
Dimebag Darrell tragically passed away on December 8, 2004, in a shooting incident during a concert in Columbus, Ohio. Five people lost their lives that day, including Darrell and the attacker who was shot by police. His death occurred on the same day as John Lennon, making it a day marked by tragedy in music history. Dimebag’s legacy lives on through his influential guitar work and the impact he had on the heavy metal genre.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Pantera Killing In Korea | 2009-01-01 | Guitarist |
| Pantera: Vulgar Video | 1993-11-16 | Himself |
| Pantera 3: Watch It Go | 1997-11-11 | Self |
| Roadkill Extravaganza | 2001-06-06 | Himself |
| Dimevision Vol 1: That’s The Fun I Have | 2006-05-02 | Guitarist |
| Pantera: Reinventing Hell – The Best Of Pantera | 2003-09-23 | |
| Pantera: Cowboys From Hell | 1991-03-11 | Self |
| Pantera: The Official 5 Live Pro 1992-2000 | 2000-06-11 | Guitars |
| Pantera: [1998] Santiago, Chile | 1998-05-06 | Guitars |
| Pantera: [1992] Monsters of Rock Italy | 1992-09-02 | Guitars |
| Pantera: [1998] Sandblasting Sacramento | 1997-11-17 | Guitars |
| Behind the Music: Pantera | Himself | |
| Pantera – Cemetery Gates – Live at Hollywood Palladium | 1992-06-27 | Himself |
| Pantera: 3 Vulgar Videos From Hell | 1999-11-23 | Himself/Guitars |
| Pantera: [1991] Live in Moscow | 1992-10-14 | Guitars |
| Hard Rock Treasures | 2005-08-08 | Self |
| Pantera: Screaming Black Messiahs – A Metal Tribute | 2008-02-19 | Self |
| Like Broken | ||
| Type O Negative – After Dark | 1998-03-24 | Self |
| SpongeBob SquarePants | 1999-05-01 | Musical guest |
| Crank It Up! | 2000-09-22 | Himself |