DOKKEN Members Remember DIMEBAG

May 14, 2007

"Dimebag" Darrell Abbott will be inducted into Hollywood's Rockwalk on May 17. In a recent with Glam-Metal.com, DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken and guitarist Jon Levin spoke about Dimebag's undeniable influence and lasting legacy.

Don Dokken: Of course I was shocked when I heard Dime had been killed. I remember getting the phone call when I was on tour, and I turned on CNN. I played the same place. It doesn't matter how much security you have, you can be as careful as you want. As we found out on 9/11. It happens. When there are millions and millions of people out here listening to music, the odds are out of one million people there are thousands of them who are disturbed. Unfortunately, one of these people killed Darrell, and then he killed himself, so we will never know, what was going on in his head.

Q: Now DOKKEN placed Alrosa Villa a few times. It was one of the last clubs in the East that catered to '80s music.

Don Dokken: Yes. It is pretty sad when you are just trying to make music and people happy. One person has to ruin it for thousands of people that enjoyed him. It is like the guy who killed John Lennon. The world is not made up of nice people.

Q: Would you like to share your thoughts on Dime's legacy in metal?

Jon Levin: Dime made an incredible mark on metal with his amazing feel, unique style and his awesome guitar tone.

Q: As a guitar player, how were you influenced by Dime?

Jon Levin: Dime's killer guitar sound, awesome stage presence and fluidity on his instrument hit home with me. No question, Dime was one of the greats. He is profoundly missed by all.

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