GALLERY: Vinnie Paul Through The Years

Vinnie Paul Abbott was a force in metal.  While he was one of metal’s most adored figures, he was also as big a fan of music as anyone who bought a ticket to see him play.

In honor of his remarkable life, click through the gallery below.

• Fear The Walking Dead Survival At The Fremont Street Experience

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  (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for AMC)

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• Fear The Walking Dead Survival Attraction Grand Opening

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  (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
• Carrot Top 10th Anniversary Celebration At The Luxor In Las Vegas

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• Carrot Top 10th Anniversary Celebration At The Luxor In Las Vegas

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  (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

• Carrot Top 10th Anniversary Celebration At The Luxor In Las Vegas

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  LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 06: Recording artists Vinnie Paul (L) and Christian Brady of Hellyeah attend the 10th anniversary celebration of Carrot Top’s residency at the Luxor Hotel and Casino on December 6, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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• 4th Annual Revolver Golden God Awards – Nominees Announcement

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• 4th Annual Revolver Golden God Awards – Nominees Announcement

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• 3rd Annual Revolver Golden God Awards – Arrivals

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• Jagermeister Music Tour

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• Jagermeister Music Tour

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• VH1 Rock Honors Week: Guitar Center

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• VH1 Rock Honors Week: Guitar Center

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  (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images for VH1)

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• VH1 Classic Rock ‘n’ Roll Celebrity Poker Tournament

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• VH1 Classic Rock ‘n’ Roll Celebrity Poker Tournament

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• VH1 Classic Rock ‘n’ Roll Celebrity Poker Tournament

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  LAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 02: Former Pantera and Damageplan drummer Vinnie Paul poses at the VH1 Classic Rock 'n' Roll Celebrity Poker Tournament at the Flamingo Las Vegas November 2, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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  LAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 02: Former Pantera and Damageplan drummer Vinnie Paul participates in the VH1 Classic Rock 'n' Roll Celebrity Poker Tournament at the Flamingo Las Vegas November 2, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

• Memorial Service For “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott

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  ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 14: Vinnie Paul Abbott (L) holds a cardboard cutout of his brother, slain rocker "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, as he addresses fans at public memorial service at the Arlington Convention Center December 14, 2004 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Paul Buck/Getty Images)
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  LAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 02: (L-R) Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian, Godsmack singer/guitarist Sully Erna, former Pantera and Damageplan drummer Vinnie Paul and Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley, pose at the VH1 Classic Rock 'n' Roll Celebrity Poker Tournament at the Flamingo Las Vegas November 2, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

• Motley Crue Performs At Hard Rock Cafe

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• Motley Crue Performs At Hard Rock Cafe

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  NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 18: Musician Vinnie Paul holds his late guitarist brother Dimebag Darrell's guitar at the Hard Rock Cafe befor Motley Crue?s live performance September 18, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Donald Bowers/Getty Images)
• Second Annual Vegas Rock Star Poker Tournament and Sweepstakes

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  LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 26: Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger (L), his brother, bassist Mike Kroeger (C), and former Pantera and Damageplan drummer Vinnie Paul (R), talk before the second annual Vegas Rock Star Poker Tournament and Sweepstakes at the Palms Casino Resort August 26, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

• Second Annual Vegas Rock Star Poker Tournament and Sweepstakes

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  LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 26: Former Pantera and Damageplan drummer Vinnie Paul (L) and guitarist Jerry Cantrell compete in the Second Annual Vegas Rock Star Poker Tournament and Sweepstakes at the Palms Casino Resort August 26, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

• Second Annual Vegas Rock Star Poker Tournament and Sweepstakes

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  LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 26: Guitarist Jerry Cantrell (L) and former Pantera and Damageplan drummer Vinnie Paul talk at the Second Annual Vegas Rock Star Poker Tournament and Sweepstakes at the Palms Casino Resort August 26, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
• Gene Simmons Birthday Party

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  LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 25: (L-R) Guitarist Jerry Cantrell, former Pantera and Damageplan drummer Vinnie Paul and Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger pose at a birthday party for Kiss singer/bassist Gene Simmons at the Ghostbar at the Palms Casino Resort August 25, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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