10 Hard Rock Musicians Who Outshined The Lead Singer
3. Dimebag Darrell - Pantera
Pantera has always been known as one of the most gritty metal bands that was ever created. Throughout the 90's, the band thrived with masterpieces like Vulgar Display of Power, whose ferocious intensity managed to bridge the gap between old school thrash and the heavier sides of metal. Every member of this band had stellar chops, but Dimebag Darrell was the one guitarist you couldn't take your eyes off of.
As soon as you hear Dime's guitar tone coming in, it hits you like a smack in the mouth. Though Phil Anselmo will forever be known as the band's ferocious frontman, Dimebag's delivery both in the studio and onstage packed more muscle than any Anselmo verse could hope to. Whether it was delivering a maniacal solo on "Cowboys From Hell" or just playing a simple riff like "Walk," you can hear Darrell's passion for music in every note he played.
Whenever he got offstage, Darrell was also known to be one of the most kind hearted musicians in the business, whether it was hanging out with fans or drinking with the crew while on tour. He may have been a metal god onstage, but the main aspect that everyone will remember about Darrell is his love for the music he made and for everyone who enjoyed it.