Date of Birth: March 11, 1964
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Date of Death: June 22, 2018
Biography
Vincent Paul Abbott, better known as Vinnie Paul, was an American musician and songwriter, best remembered as the drummer and co-founder of the heavy metal band Pantera. Born into a musical family, his father was country music songwriter and producer Jerry Abbott. Vinnie Paul formed Pantera in 1981 with his brother, guitarist Dimebag Darrell. The band initially played glam metal before transitioning to a heavier groove metal sound in the late 1980s. They achieved significant commercial success with albums like “Cowboys from Hell,” “Vulgar Display of Power,” and “Far Beyond Driven.” After Pantera disbanded in 2003, Vinnie Paul and his brother formed the band Damageplan. Tragically, Dimebag Darrell was murdered on stage in 2004, leading Vinnie Paul to take a brief hiatus from music. He later joined the band Hellyeah, continuing to record and tour until his death in 2018. Vinnie Paul’s influence on heavy metal drumming and his contributions to the genre have left a lasting legacy.
5 Interesting Facts about Vinnie Paul
1. Vinnie Paul was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and often wore their gear during performances.
2. He was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Heavy Metal History in 2019.
3. Vinnie Paul owned a strip club in Dallas, Texas, named “The Clubhouse.”
4. He played on the Pantera album “Far Beyond Driven,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1994.
5. Vinnie Paul was known for his powerful drumming style and often used oversized drumsticks.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Vinnie Paul
1. “The most important thing is to be yourself and have fun with what you’re doing.”
2. “We’ve always described our music as ‘power groove,’ and we stick to that.”
3. “Music is a release for us. It’s a way to express our anger, our feelings, and our passion.”
4. “You have to take things as they come and not be afraid to take risks.”
5. “The legacy of Pantera will never die. The music will be around forever.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Vinnie Paul achieved a net worth of approximately $6 million.
Children
Vinnie Paul did not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Vinnie Paul on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinnie_Paul
2. [Pantera Official Website](http://www.pantera.com/
3. [Hellyeah Official Website](http://hellyeahband.com/
4. [Vinnie Paul’s Find a Grave](https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190710765/vinnie-paul-abbott
