Musicians react to Vinnie Paul's death
New Delhi [India] June 24(ANI): Hours after Vinnie Paul, co-founder and drummer of metal band Pantera, passed away at the age of 54, musicians from the industry paid their tribute.
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Jun 24, 2018 22:55 IST
New Delhi [India] June 24(ANI): Hours after Vinnie Paul, co-founder and drummer of metal band Pantera, passed away at the age of 54, musicians from the industry paid their tribute.
American singer-songwriter, Alice Cooper wrote, "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."
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
"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," tweeted Canadian heavy metal singer Sebastian Bach.
Rock in peace Vinnie Paul
— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) June 23, 2018
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
American singer-songwriter Bret Michaels wrote,"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."
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
"I just got off the stage when I heard the news. I'm heartbroken. Don't even know what to say other than my thoughts are with his family and fans. We just took this photo a few months ago. In shock. #RIPVinniePaul #vinniepaul," tweeted musical artist Sagan Amery.
I just got off the stage when I heard the news. I'm heartbroken. Don't even know what to say other than my thoughts are with his family and fans. We just took this photo a few months ago. In shock. #RIPVinniePaul #vinniepaul pic.twitter.com/0FiFSO68RA
— Sagan Amery (@SaganAmery) June 23, 2018
Musician Travis Barker wrote,"Rest In Peace Vinnie Paul. Heaven has Dimebag and Vinnie now #RIPVINNIEPAUL."
Rest In Peace Vinnie Paul. Heaven has Dimebag and Vinnie now ????#RIPVINNIEPAUL
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) June 23, 2018
The news of Paul's death was announced on Pantera's Facebook page yesterday.
Five days before his death, Paul's final performance took place at The Vinyl at the Hard Rock Hotel and Resort at Las Vegas. (ANI)