Vinnie Paul was an American musician best known for his work as a drummer in the metal bands Pantera and Hellyeah. He was born on March 11, 1964, in Abilene, Texas, and passed away on June 22, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Personal and Family Life
Vinnie Paul, whose birth name was Vincent Paul Abbott, was the older brother of Dimebag Darrell, the famous guitarist of Pantera. Their father, Jerry Bob Abbott, was a notable country music songwriter and record producer. Vinnie was a passionate Dallas Cowboys fan and had a close bond with his brother throughout their musical careers.
Career
Vinnie Paul’s career was marked by his powerful drumming skills that contributed significantly to the heavy metal scene. He was involved with Pantera until their breakup and later formed the band Hellyeah. Vinnie also played in Damageplan, which included his brother Dimebag Darrell, who tragically lost his life during a concert in 2004.
Death and Legacy
Vinnie Paul died on June 22, 2018, due to dilated cardiomyopathy, a heart condition. His legacy lives on through his music and influence in the metal community, where he is remembered as a talented drummer and a key figure in the heavy metal genre.
Filmography
| Type | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | Hellyeah: Human | 2016 |
| Actor | Moth | 2014 |
| Self | Talk Is Jericho | 2014 |
| Actor | Rebel Meets Rebel: Nothin’ to Lose | 2006 |
| Self | Pantera: Revolution is My Name | 2000 |
| Actor | Superman: The Animated Series | 1997 |
| Self | Pantera: Drag the Waters | 1996 |
| Self | Pantera: Cemetery Gates (Demon Knight Version) | 1995 |
| Self | Pantera: 5 Minutes Alone | 1994 |
| Self | Pantera: I’m Broken | 1994 |
| Self | Pantera: This Love | 1992 |
| Self | Pantera: Walk | 1992 |
| Self | Pantera: Mouth for War | 1992 |
| Self | Pantera: Domination (Live) | 1991 |
| Self | Pantera: Primal Concrete Sledge (Live) | 1991 |