Zakk Wylde to perform at Dimebag Hollywood's RockWalk Induction
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
May 17, 2007 marks the day of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's induction into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock 'n' roll. A bronze bust of Abbott will be unveiled during the ceremony and later installed along the RockWalk posthumous inductee wall, which also includes Robert Johnson, Elvis Presley and Bill Graham among others. Abbott will be located directly adjacent to other equally accomplished musicians and innovators on the RockWalk such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Johnny Cash, van Halen, Bonnie Raitt, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, The Ramones, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Brian Wilson, Stevie Wonder and John Lee Hooker. Many of rock's top players will be in attendance to honor the legendary guitarist.
At the induction guitar virtuoso Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne) will perform live on Sunset Blvd. in tribute to his friend. Wylde will play "In This River" - a song forever dedicated to Dimebag Darrell. According to Wylde, the track will never leave BLS's setlist.
After the induction, fans are invited to make their way to the House of Blues in West Hollywood to further honor Dimebag as part of The Six String Masterpieces auction, which will benefit Little Kids Rock. Dimebag's Black Tooth Bash will immediately follow the auction with special performances comprised with some of Darrell's closest friends and influences.
Black Tooth Bash confirmed list of players is as follows:
Vinnie Paul (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN)
Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED)
Scott Ian (ANTHRAX)
Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS)
William Duvall (ALICE IN CHAINS)
M. Shadows (AVENGED SEVENFOLD)
David Vincent (MORBID ANGEL)
Paul Gray (SLIPKNOT)
Tim "Ripper" Owens (ICED EARTH, JUDAS PRIEST)
Nick Bowcott (GRIM REAPER)
John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON)
David Draiman (DISTURBED)
Bob Zilla (DAMAGEPLAN)
Aaron Lewis (STAIND)
Brent Smith and Jasin Todd (SHINEDOWN)
Dave Navarro (THE PANIC CHANNEL, JANE'S ADDICTION)
Stephen Perkins (JANE'S ADDICTION)
Matt Byrne (HATEBREED)
Chester Bennington (LINKIN PARK)
