<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Black Tooth Grin" is the first biography of Dimebag Darrell Abbott, the revered and influential guitarist for Pantera, who was tragically murdered at the age of 38 by a deranged fan. 16-page b&w photo insert.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><i>Black Tooth Grin</i> is the first biography of Dimebag 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 band's music was aggressive, Dime was outgoing, gregarious, and adored by everyone who knew him.</br></br>From Pantera's heyday to their implosion following singer Phil Anselmo's heroin addiction to Darrell's tragic end, <i>Black Tooth Grin</i> is a moving portrait of a great artist.</br></br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b><i>The Bookseller</i>, 3/2/09</b><br> "This long-awaited account of a hard rocking life cut short has real cult sleeper potential."<br><p><b><i>Booklist</i>, 6/1/09</b><br> "Crain describes the career of an accomplished and influential guitarist...Crain's iteration of the man and his career...is a fitting memorial."</p><p><b><i>Texas Monthly</i>, June 2009</b><br> "[Crain] captures the essence of the band's virtuoso guitarist, who was revered by musicians and fans alike for his outrageous skills and everyman persona."</p><p><b><i>Dallas Morning News</i> Texas Pages blog, 5/30/09</b><br> "Chronicle[s] Abbot's life and career with careful detail and just the right amount of appreciation."</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Texas-based author <b>Zac Crain</b> was music editor for the <i>Dallas Observer</i>, and currently is an editor at <i>American Way</i> and a regular contributor to <i>Spin</i>.
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