babble
Sunday, December 12, 2004
I wonder if we'll smile in our coffins:
I have some friends who think I shouldn't be sad in any way that Darrell Abbott died because he was (allegedly) a racist. Those of you who know me know that I'm pretty much the furthest from racist that you can get. Here's the thing, though. I've listened to Pantera for a long time. They don't have racist lyrics (that I'm aware of). I was vaguely aware of the former lead singer, Phil Anselmo, being racist, but those were unconfirmed rumors until he joined his new band and sang questionable things. Plus, everyone knows that Phil is a dick. As far as I know, Darrell Abbott never publicly stated any racist views.
So, a question. If I like someone's music, I mean, their guitar playing is fucking amazing... and I find out that they happen to hold a personal belief that I find reprehensible (assuming that said dead guitar player actually held that belief), am I required to stop thinking that he is a talented guitar player? Am I required to completely shun his music, even though he has never made this particular belief a part of it?
Or is that the thought police knocking at his coffin door?
Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong in re: the lyrics of Pantera or Damageplan. Don't be all up in my biznass about racism, though. You should all know by now that I LOVE EVERYONE unless they're stupid.
*Note: Put aside Dimebag Darrell's death for a second and realize that three other people died and seven other people were injured before the killer was shot. Even if the person who was onstage had a reprehensible opinion - can we please have a moment for the other people who died? And can we please figure out a way to ensure this doesn't happen again?
babbled by Kat @ 11:57:00 PM |
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