The Wild Life and Tragic End of Dimebag Darrell

Darrell Abbott, affectionately known as Dimebag Darrell, was one of the best guitarists of all time and took his talents to a Columbus, Ohio, stage in late 2004. The venue carrying the cheering and excitement of the crowd at the Alrosa Villa nightclub turned into a tragic scene on December 8.

Dimebag Darrell / Nathan Gale / Damageplan / Rita Haney.

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The atmosphere changed immediately when Dimebag Darrell was shot dead by a fan while on the stage. It was a tragic end to a great life, but why did the fan do it and how was it allowed to happen? Here, we take a closer look at the full story.