The Man Behind The Bar asked a simple question:
How could this happen?
Because under US law, marines discharged for having severe personality orders and other mental illnesses can still own handguns.
I only found out a day or so ago who it was who was shot. I heard brief references on the news on the day, but I didn’t recognise the name of Dime’s new band so didn’t think twice. Then I found out… Jeez.
I met him once. Outside the City Hall in Newcastle after a gig that was cancelled halfway through due to sound problems. He was wasted. Absolutely shitfaced. And a ******* right laugh. I have one photo of me with him, and one picture he took (a blurred one of my camera strap and the road – I told you he was pissed).
This is a guy who ******* loved every moment of his professional career. For whom life was one whacking big party. He made himself happy making other people happy.
Fear Factory devoted the track “Martyr” to him at Nottingham last night. The entire crowd were chanting “Dimebag! Dimebag!”.
He will be remembered. Talent… genius like that never dies.
More tributes on the Damage Plan web page.
