Vincent Paul Abbott, also known as Vinnie Paul, (born on March 11, 1964 in Abilene, Texas, USA) is a heavy metal drummer and producer. He is currently a member of the metal supergroup Hellyeah, but he is perhaps best known as the co-founder of the band Pantera. He also co-founded the short-lived supergroup Damageplan. He is the older brother of the late guitarist Darrell Abbot, best known as "Dimebag Darrell".