Vinnie Paul

Vincent Paul Abbott, known as Vinnie Paul , was an American drummer, musician, record producer, and songwriter . He was born on March 11, 1964, in Abilene, Texas , and had a diverse career in the music industry with various genres including heavy metal, nu metal, thrash metal, southern rock, glam metal, alternative metal, and groove metal . Vinnie was educated at Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas .

Paul's father was Jerry Abbott , and Vinnie held the nationality of the United States . Throughout his career, he made a significant impact on the music industry .

Vinnie Paul passed away on June 22, 2018, in Las Vegas .