Vinnie Paul, Pantera drummer and co-founder, dies at 54
“Vincent Paul Abbott aka Vinnie Paul has passed away,” the band said.
Paul, 54, also was known for his work as a drummer for the metal band Hellyeah.
No further details are available at this time.
“The family requests you please respect their privacy during this time,” the band said.
Paul formed Pantera in the 1980s with his brother, guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott. Their father was Jerry Abbott, a country and western songwriter and producer.
The band was nominated for Grammys in 1995 and 2001.
Pantera’s third release, “Far Beyond Driven,” debuted at No. 1 in 1994.
The band dissolved at the end of a tour in 2003 amid much speculation of a rift between band members. The two brothers, however, played down any bitterness during an interview with CNN in 2004.
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