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Jerry Bob Abbott (April 8, 1942 – April 2, 2024) was an American country music songwriter and record producer. He was the father of heavy metal musicians Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell, both formerly of Pantera and Damageplan. == Biography == Abbott was born in Abilene, Texas, on April 8, 1942. He began playing the piano at age eight and took up the guitar aged 15. He joined a local band at the age of 18 and spent a few... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Jerry Abbott first charted in 1957 with Long Lonely Nights.The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 number‑one.