I had a freind call me who was a old freind of Pantera - watched them begin as
a high school Cars cover band (how they got their name), evolve into a
ridiculous-looking hair band, playing many nights on the DFW club and
Southwest
Metal scene before they signed with Atlantic and became superstars. He was
in a
severe state of shock. Still no word on why the guy did it.

It's such a shame, even though I never was a  fan and couldnt stand much of
thier music - Dimebag and Vinnie were always supportive of younger bands in
the
Dallas/Fort Worth music scene and showed up at many shows. I even remember
them
putting in a good word for Sugarbomb and Cherry Blossom Clinic. 

Billy


At 09:00 AM 12/9/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>
>I saw the story this morning too. I've no real love for the music, but it was
all so damned senseless.
>There was absolutely no good reason for any of it to happen.
>
>john.