Dimebag Daryl - I wasn't a big fan, but he was a talented player. Murdered.
Jaco Pastorius, the "Jimi Hendrix" of bass. Not just an incredibly talented bass player, but one of the most innovative bassists ever, and he was able to move from one style to another completely effortlessly. An amazing side-man and composer. Like Hendrix, he did things on his instrument that had never been heard before. Bad drug problems, and died after he was badly beaten.
Mark
Jaco Pastorius ping. I thought I was the only person on earth who had heard him. btw, your description of his abilities was spot on.