Vinnie Paul, the legendary drummer who played in metal bands Pantera, Damageplan and HELLYEAH, has passed away at the age of 54.
The sad news was confirmed on Saturday in a statement released to Pantera’s social media pages.
‘No further details are available at this time,’ the statement read. ‘The family requests you please respect their privacy during this time.’
Vincent Paul Abbott aka Vinnie Paul has passed away.
— Pantera (@Pantera) June 23, 2018
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
The musician, born Vincent Paul Abbott, co-founded Pantera in 1981 with his brother, Dimebag Darrell, who was shot and killed onstage in Columbus, Ohio, while the two were performing in December 2004.
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Many have taken to Twitter to mourn the legend’s death.
Rest In Peace Vinnie Paul. Heaven has Dimebag and Vinnie now 🙏🏻#RIPVINNIEPAUL
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) June 23, 2018
Terribly saddened by the news of Vinnie Paul’s passing. Vinnie was a beloved fixture in the rock and metal communities and we will miss seeing him out on the road. His impact on heavy music is immeasurable. Rest In Peace Vinnie, condolences to your family, friends and fans.
— Alice Cooper (@alicecooper) June 23, 2018
Tragic news about Vinnie Paul today. He was one of the warmest people I knew. A truly good & fun friend. We're going to miss you more than you could possibly have known. RIP buddy. https://t.co/yQqruY4tio
— Slash (@Slash) June 23, 2018
R.I.P. Vinnie Paul. Such a sad day. He was one of my main drumming influences. He was too young to pass on in life…. I hope he's already jamming up a storm with Dime. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/Y03FZSa1L7
— Ryan Van Poederooyen (@rvanpoederooyen) June 23, 2018
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 #VinniePaul pic.twitter.com/1y6r0mBRy5
— Megadeth (@Megadeth) June 23, 2018
Vinnie Paul, I miss you already. You inspired countless people and we’re nothing but kind and open. Such a rare thing in a person. RIP 😢
— Jerry Horton (@jerryhorton) June 23, 2018
RIP Vinnie Paul. Friend. Humorist. Badass drummer. All-around good man. Condolences to the family. You will be missed bro…
— Duff McKagan (@DuffMcKagan) June 23, 2018
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Our thoughts are with Paul’s family and friends.
Georgia Mars is a Digital Content Editor at New Idea Magazine. As a self-professed celeb expert, Georgia claims to know everything about everyone! When she's not digging deep for the next big celebrity scoop, you can find Georgia catching up on the latest reality TV.
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