Vinnie Paul, Pantera Drummer, Dead at 54
Pantera drummer and co-founder, Vinnie Paul, has died at the age of 54.
The news was announced on the popular metal band’s Facebook and Twitter pages on Friday.
“Vincent Paul Abbott aka Vinnie Paul has passed away,” read the post. “Paul is best known for his work as the drummer in the bands Pantera and Hellyeah. No further details are available at this time. The family requests you please respect their privacy during this time.”
Paul formed the GRAMMY-nominated band with his late brother, Dimebag Darrell, in 1981.
After the group split in 2003, the brothers formed a new band, Damageplan, but during a 2004 performance in Ohio, Darrell was shot and killed.
Vincent Paul Abbott aka Vinnie Paul has passed away.
Paul is best known for his work as the drummer in the bands
Pantera and Hellyeah.
No further details are available at this time.
The family requests you please respect their privacy during this time. pic.twitter.com/4yCzabmWVt— Pantera (@Pantera) June 23, 2018
Musicians took to social media to pay tribute to the artist following the news.
“We are deeply saddened to hear that our dear friend and brother, Vinnie Paul has passed away,” heavy metal band, Megadeth, tweeted from their official account. “Rest in Peace Vinnie, you will truly be missed and forever remembered.”
We are deeply saddened to hear that our dear friend and brother, Vinnie Paul has passed away. Rest in Peace Vinnie, you will truly be missed and forever remembered. @Pantera@hellyeahband#VinniePaulpic.twitter.com/1y6r0mBRy5
— Megadeth (@Megadeth) June 23, 2018
Matchbox Twenty guitarist, Paul Doucette, remembered the rocker as “very kind,” adding that they had met several times.
“Very sad to hear about the passing of Vinnie Paul,” he wrote. “Met him a few times and he was always a very kind human.
Very sad to hear about the passing of Vinnie Paul. Met him a few times and he was always a very kind human.
— Paul Doucette (@RepairMethod) June 23, 2018
Alice in Chains described the rocker as a “good man gone way too soon,” while Five Finger Death Punch said he was an inspiration.
“The World has lost another legend,” tweeted Five Finger Death Punch. “He was an inspiration and a good friend... We will miss you Vinnie Paul. R.I.P.
Remembering our friend Vinnie Paul today. A good man gone way too soon.
A post shared by Alice In Chains (@aliceinchains) on Jun 23, 2018 at 7:30am PDT
The World has lost another legend. He was an inspiration and a good friend... We will miss you Vinnie Paul. R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/KhCy2HKgMW
— Five Finger Death Punch (@FFDP) June 23, 2018
New Zealand rock band, Like a Storm, also credited the late musician for welcoming them into his life and home in Las Vegas, Nevada, while they made their record, Catacombs, which came out on Friday, the same day Paul's death was announced.
A post shared by LIKE A STORM (@likeastorm) on Jun 23, 2018 at 11:09am PDT
See more celebrity tributes below.
Vinnie - You will be missed! You were an amazing human being & we had many great times together. A toast to you my friend, my prayers are with you! 🤘🏻#VinniePaulpic.twitter.com/RIFpneSY9N
— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) June 23, 2018
Vinnie Paul. Thank you for all the laughs, riffs and good times brother. You were ALWAYS one of the good guys!! #RIP
— Steel Panther (@Steel_Panther) June 23, 2018
Sad to hear about my friend Vinnie Paul’s passing. One of the true great ones. He’ll truly be missed. RIP Brother.
— Vince Neil (@thevinceneil) June 23, 2018
Our deepest condolences go out to the friends, fans, family, and loved ones of our friend, Vinnie Paul.
Our hearts are broken.https://t.co/bXlFrHFe38— Disturbed (@Disturbed) June 23, 2018
Remembering our friend Vinnie Paul today. A good man gone way too soon. https://t.co/EhvMRYSpzk
— Alice in Chains (@AliceInChains) June 23, 2018
Sad to hear about my friend Vinnie Paul’s passing. One of the true great ones. He’ll truly be missed. RIP Brother.
— Vince Neil (@thevinceneil) June 23, 2018
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