I was asked to portray a heavy metal keyboardist for this ATT commercial. I was joined by some of my bandmates from NYC: Dale May (as lead singer taking people out with his swinging mic), Phillip Costello (oblivious shredded), Griff (drums) & Adam (Bass). Directed by our friend, John O'Hagan. This ran as a print ad in SPIN magazine as well. We all did our own stunts and still have the bruises. Unfortunately as this campaign launched, Dimebag was murdered during a show and this campaign was pulled. RIP, Dime Bag.
Darrell Lance Abbott (August 20, 1966 -- December 8, 2004), also known as Diamond Darrell and Dimebag Darrell, was an American musician best known for being the founding member of the bands Pantera and Damageplan alongside his brother, Vinnie Paul. Abbott also contributed to the record Rebel Meets Rebel, a collaboration between Pantera and David Allan Coe. Darrell is considered to be one of the driving forces behind groove metal.
Abbott was shot and killed by a mentally disturbed fan while on stage during a performance with Damageplan on December 8, 2004, at the Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio. He ranked #92 in Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Guitarists and #1 in the UK magazine Metal Hammer.[2] - from WikipedIA
