Vinnie Paul & Dimebag Darrell

by Harold
(Michigan)

After my nephews followed the "Damage Plan" tour around here in Mich (Detroit, Flint, Toronto, Chicago, Ft Wayne) they got recognition with the band.

In Flint, because one of them was 2 weeks shy of his 18th birthday, the Machine Shop wouldn't let him in. Now this really pissed Dimebag and Vinnie off - turning away a fan that they know to be loyal and remembered seeing at other shows. Vinnie even pulled out a joke Backstreet Boy fake ID to give to Nesto, but they still wouldn't let him in.

Dimebag said "well then there coming backstage with the band." The security guy said they wouldn't be allowed to play if they did that or some bs like that. So they decided to save hassle and leave, saying "see ya in Grand Rapids."

Boy did we got all the bands autographs. We have NEVER gone back to the Machine Shop. I miss Dimebag. "rest in peace man, one HELL of a cool dude. I've always disliked Ohio but I really hate it now. It's been a long time since I've gone there, even for Cedar Point.

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