Legendary Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul died on Friday in Las Vegas. He was 54. His friend and former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach released a tearful video paying tribute.
Bach also wrote on Twitter, “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 ?”
Eddie Trunk tweeted, “Absolutely stunned to hear the unbelievable news that Vinnie Paul @Pantera has died… I knew Vinnie well. Did my shows many times. A great drummer and music fan and always a blast to hang with. Beyond tragic. Can’t believe it. #RIPVinniePaul.”
Papa Roach tweeted, “Gutted to hear about the nicest guy in metal passing. Vinnie Paul showed us nothing but love. We’ll miss you Vinnie.”
Gene Simmons tweeted, “Rest in peace, Vinnie. Our prayers and good wishes go to his family, friends and fans.”
Geezer Butler tweeted, “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.”
Watch Sebastian Bach’s video and view the other tribute tweets below.
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
Absolutely stunned to hear the unbelievable news that Vinnie Paul @Pantera has died… I knew Vinnie well. Did my shows many times. A great drummer and music fan and always a blast to hang with. Beyond tragic. Can’t believe it. #RIPVinniePaul .
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) June 23, 2018
Gutted to hear about the nicest guy in metal passing. Vinnie Paul showed us nothing but love. We'll miss you Vinnie.
— Papa Roach (@paparoach) June 23, 2018
Rest in peace, Vinnie. Our prayers and good wishes go to his family, friends and fans. https://t.co/iXQ4Hum9lT
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) 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
