Muusikot muistelevat Vinnie Paulia ja lähettävät osanotot miehen muistolle
Lukuisat muusikot ovat reagoineet fanien tavoin voimakkaasti rumpali Vinnie Paulin kuolemaan. Oikealta nimeltään Vincent Paul Abbott perusti Panteran vuonna 1981 yhdessä veljensä Dimebag Darrellin kanssa. Pantera hajosi vuonna 2003 laulaja Phil Anselmon pitkittyneen tauon jälkeen, ja Abbottin veljekset perustivat yhdessä uuden yhtyeen Damageplanin. Vuoden kuluttua uuden bändin perustamisesta Dimebag ammuttiin kesken keikan.
Vuodesta 2006 aina kuolemaansa asti Vinnie Paul soitti yhdysvaltalaisessa Hellyeah-yhtyeessä, joskin hänelle oltiin usein ehdotettu Panteran paluuta, jossa Dimebagin korvaajaksi olisi noussut kitaristi Zakk Wylde. Paul oli kommentoinut, ettei Panteraa ole olemassa ilman Dimebagia.
”I’m not interested because there’s no Dime, and, to me, if there’s no Dime, there’s no Pantera. That’s my reason. It’s behind me. I’ve moved on. I play in a band called Hellyeah and I really love doing it. I’m looking forward to moving forward; I don’t wanna live in the past.”
Panteran livemenoa tasan 20 vuoden takaa Kauhajoen Nummirockista voi muistella alla olevasta lyhytdokumentista (kohdasta 12:15 alkaen):
Hellyeahin laulaja Chad Gray kiittää ja muistelee lukuisilla päivityksillä bändikaveriaan.
Muiden muusikoiden reagoinnit suru-uutiseen voi lukea alta:
I just woke up in Belgium to the news that my friend Vinnie Paul has passed away. Another metal hero taken too soon. Say hello to Daryl for me. Rest In Peace, my dear friend. @Pantera @hellyeahband #vinniepaul
— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) June 23, 2018
Vinnie was a great friend. My heart is aching. My prayers and condolences go out to his family, band and crew. Godspeed my friend. #VinniePaul pic.twitter.com/lY8JdvveBE
— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) June 23, 2018
Can’t believe it. R.I.P to our brother Vinnie Paul. https://t.co/In2Dlmmfq5
— Anthrax (Band) (@Anthrax) June 23, 2018
So sad to hear of the death of Vinnie Paul. Loved when Pantera did shows with us and in later years Vinnie was always front and center at all KISS shows. RIP and condolences to his family. https://t.co/DaQREBNVW7
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) June 23, 2018
Damn it. I love you brother. RIP Vinnie Paul. https://t.co/73fTmNLA2F
— Scott Ian (@Scott_Ian) June 23, 2018
Rock in peace Vinnie Paul Say hi to brother Dime from all of us We love you . Wish you were still here. Gone too soon man . Thanks for the music. And more importantly 30 years of non stop friendship. How rare is that In this business? I’m really gonna miss you 💕 pic.twitter.com/LUY41pzC0l
— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) June 23, 2018
My heart… pic.twitter.com/djZT5MMKYS
— Charlie Benante (@skisum) June 23, 2018
A huge inspiration, a friend for decades…I don’t know what to say…😪💔 He will be missed by so many… pic.twitter.com/s5GOqqi7qC
— Brian Tichy (@BrianTichy) June 23, 2018
Vinnie… I told you 100 times I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing had you not changed the world. I was fortunate enough to get to know you as a man and as a true friend.
You made me feel good about me. You… https://t.co/Qe8CYdPCnx — Chris Adler (@ChrisAdlerMusic) June 23, 2018
This is insanely sad! I just saw him at @GoldenKnights game a couple of weeks ago. RIP https://t.co/0J7k4dPJ4L
— Brian Slagel (@brianslagel) June 23, 2018
Being that close to the great #VinniePaul -it felt so good ! RIP VP pic.twitter.com/B5uXcb1Qwg
— Stephen Perkins (@stephenperkins) June 23, 2018
— Chris Barnes (@sixfeetofficial) June 23, 2018
Super sad news. Great guy/Great drummer. No idea what happened. Like his bro, gifted & too young to go. May they jam in eternity #RIPVinniePaul https://t.co/Y2XRmXScXg
— Alex Skolnick (@AlexSkolnick) June 23, 2018
In honor of Vinnie’s passing, here is a piece Todd Newman and I did years ago to honor his brother, Dimebag. https://t.co/oMikpx7QXj
— Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro) June 23, 2018
I have no words …. RIP Vinnie ….. you were one of the kindest. Sweetest humans to ever grace this earth … the only comfort I have right now is the best brother combo to ever play… https://t.co/rcj3tr8RX3
— Zach Myers (@ZMyersOfficial) June 23, 2018
R.I.P. Vinnie Paul…. Always had a great time with you buddy!! Now you can jam with Dime again….
— John Corabi (@Crablegs59) June 23, 2018
This is so sad-I’ll miss u Vinnie.. R.I.P. brother… #RipVinniePaul https://t.co/2IRTvGEkSb
— FrankBello (@TheFrankBello) June 23, 2018
I’m in shocked to say the least. I was praying to God the news wasn’t true….unfortunately and sadly it is. RIP my friend you are and will forever be missed. I will always be grateful for… https://t.co/HeL7LbDtri
— ASHBA (@DjASHBA) June 23, 2018
Vinnie Paul Has Passed Away..I’m completely devastated! He was a Real Brother! & True Friend! RIP my Brother Vinnie..God knows me and all of us are gonna truly miss ya! Mt🙏😪
— BulletBoys (@TheBulletBoys) June 23, 2018
So sorry to hear about Vinnie Paul. The man was a Class act and always treated everyone with respect. Here’s to one of metal’s best!
— Rikki Rockett (@RikkiRockett) June 23, 2018
Rest In Peace Vinnie Paul ..Thanks for the great hangs, the drum battles in your house all night until the sun came up, getting me an audition w Ozzy that I blew & you busted my balls for 18 years about how bad I was. A friend, A Drummer, A man taken too soon…you will be missed pic.twitter.com/16TMBFboB3
— Phil Varone (@REALPHILVARONE) June 23, 2018
I’ve absolutely no words to express how saddened I am to hear of the passing of Vinnie Paul! One of the nicest, most down to earth gentlemen in this business I’ve ever had the pleasure of calling my friend. It was an absolute honor to have toured & shared the stages with you! RIP
— Mike Orlando (@MikeOrlando1) June 23, 2018