Alejandro Basso - Invidious

I appreciate you for being a part of this big rock & roll family in this channel where we only talk about the music we love. Here's some of my other social profiles in case you want to follow me there as well. Thanks for liking, commenting, sharing. This community is just awesome.

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Keep rocking!

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Alejandro Basso

On December 8, 2004, the heavy metal community suffered a devastating loss with the murder of Darrell "Dimebag" Abbott, the iconic guitarist of Pantera and later Damageplan. Born in 1966 in Texas, Dimebag co-founded Pantera with his brother Vinnie Paul in 1981.

The band rose to fame in the '90s with albums like Cowboys from Hell and Vulgar Display of Power, known for Dimebag's blistering riffs, innovative groove metal style, and energetic stage presence. After Pantera disbanded in 2003 amid internal tensions, the brothers formed Damageplan, releasing their debut New Found Power in 2004.

That fateful night, Damageplan was performing at the Alrosa Villa nightclub in Columbus, Ohio. Just seconds into their set, a 25-year-old former Marine named Nathan Gale—a deranged fan—jumped a fence, rushed the stage with a Beretta 9mm handgun, and opened fire. He first shot Dimebag multiple times in the head at point-blank range, killing him instantly at age 38.

Gale then targeted others, fatally shooting the band's head of security Jeffrey "Mayhem" Thompson, venue employee Erin Halk, and audience member Nathan Bray, who tried to intervene. Drummer Vinnie Paul and others escaped injury, but three more were wounded.

Gale, who had a history of mental illness including schizophrenia, reportedly harbored delusions that Pantera had stolen his song lyrics and blamed Dimebag for the band's breakup. He fired over 15 rounds before off-duty police officer James Niggemeyer entered the venue and fatally shot Gale with a shotgun, ending the rampage.

The incident, often called the "Columbus nightclub shooting," sent shockwaves through the music world, prompting tributes from artists like Ozzy Osbourne and Zakk Wylde. It highlighted vulnerabilities at live shows, leading to enhanced security measures at concerts globally.

May his soul rest in peace forever. 🕊️

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Alejandro Basso

On December 8, we remember John Lennon and the tragic night in 1980 when the music icon was killed outside his New York City home.

As he returned to The Dakota with his wife, Yoko Ono, Lennon was approached by Mark David Chapman, who had waited for hours and had earlier asked for his autograph.

Chapman then shot Lennon multiple times at close range. Rushed to Roosevelt Hospital, Lennon was pronounced dead shortly after.

His death sent shockwaves around the world, silencing a powerful voice for peace, love, and change — but never his legacy. 🕊️