Vinnie Paul Abbott muere a los 54 años
El mundo del heavy metal está de luto. Vinnie Paul Abbott, baterista fundador de Pantera y Hellyeah murió a los 54 años.
El músico, hermano de Darrell Lance Abbott, mejor conocido en el mundo de los riffs como Dimebag Darrell, falleció, por causas desconocidas, el viernes 22 de junio.
Mediante una publicación en Facebook, la cuenta oficial de Pantera dio la noticia que paralizó a todos los fanáticos del metal:
Vinnie Paul es considerado uno de los mejores bateristas del mundo gracias a su potencia detrás de los tambores y su veloz doble bombo. Cowboys From Hell y Vulgar Display of Power son dos de los discos que quedarán grabados en la memoria de millones en todo el mundo.
Aquí las reacciones en redes sociales de bandas y músicos de la talla de Slash, Sebastian Bach y más:
Dear Vinnie Paul,
— Bray Wyatt (@WWEBrayWyatt) June 23, 2018
Thank you for giving us the concept of finding beauty in our rage.
Your music will remain timeless, for those worthy of hearing it.
I know Dimebag welcomed you home with open arms.
Rest well my brother #ByDemonsBeDriven
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
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
Shocked and saddened to hear of Vinnie Paul's passing. A true original. Had some good laughs when we toured with @Pantera. Gone too soon. pic.twitter.com/adiO8B16jf
— Geezer Butler (@GZRMusic) 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