Black Tooth Grin is the first biography of “Dimebagrdquo; Darrell Abbott; the Texas-bred guitarist of the heavy metal band Pantera; who was murdered onstage in 2004 by a deranged fan—24 years to the day after John Lennon met a similar fate.Darrell Abbott began as a Kiss-inspired teenage prodigy who won dozens of local talent contests. With his brother; drummer Vinnie Abbott; he formed Pantera; becoming one of the most popular bands of the 90s and selling millions of albums to an intensely devoted fan base. While the bands music was aggressive; “Dimerdquo; was outgoing; gregarious; and adored by everyone who knew him.From Panteras heyday to their implosion following singer Phil Anselmos heroin addiction to Darrells tragic end; Black Tooth Grin is a moving portrait of a great artist.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Required readingBy free_laborFor anyone interested in what we know about Elizabethan/Stuart acting practices. this is required reading. Amazing research. a very complete book. He is sometimes speculative. but within reason. The chapter on cast lists is excellent. especially his appraisal of Roman Actor. and the book contains an index of every known Elizabethan and Stuart actor--indispensable.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. next time a bigger shovelBy d.w.armstronghaving a degree in drama and being a bardolater i was really excited about this book. what a ripping disappointment. it was a hodge podge of bombast. anachronism.and affected academics. no nuts and bolts info. like guilds. apprenticeship. theater company rivalries .shifting personnel or londoners performing in other countries. the book arrived quickly and in beautiful condition.
