Legendary Musicians’ Famous Last Words

Dimebag Darrell

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Dimebag Darrell was best known as a co-founder and guitar aficionado of the band Pantera. He also later went on to play with the band Damageplan after the split of Pantera due to constant in-fighting with singer Phil Anselmo who struggled with addiction. Dimebag’s brother Vinnie Paul also played alongside Dimebag, playing the drums in both bands. While the brothers played with their band Damageplan in Ohio, a crazed fan who was upset about the split of Pantera began shooting at the stage. Dimebag was shot five times in the head. Before his death, he was said to have said, “Van Halen!” He died in 2004 at the age of 38 years old.