Author: Dave Quinn / Source: PEOPLE.com
Vinnie Paul — the legendary drummer who played in metal bands Pantera, Damageplan and HELLYEAH — has died at the age 54.
The Texas native’s death was confirmed early Saturday in a statement on 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.”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.
Their father was country songwriter and producer Jerry Abbott.
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)
Many of rock’s biggest stars like Alice Cooper, Dave Navarro, Travis Barker and Slash mourned Paul’s loss on social media.
“Terribly saddened by the news of Vinnie Paul’s passing,” wrote Cooper, 70. “Vinnie was a beloved fixture in the rock and metal communities and we will miss seeing him out on the road.
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