Source: Blabbermouth.net
Matt Wake of AL.com recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below.
AL.com: A special, 20th-anniversary edition of PANTERA‘s “Far Beyond Driven”, which was a No. 1 album in 1994, was recently released. Is there anything you appreciate more about the record now?
Vinnie Paul: Being a part of the production of every record I’ve ever been a part of, I really, really appreciate the fact it was recorded analog. It was before Pro Tools existed and music became simple, you could cut, paste and do that. Back then you had to play every single note that was on there, man. And you had to sing every note and (play) every drum lick and every part, and you had to be really good to get all that stuff right. I really do appreciate that more than ever.
AL.com: Do you care if PANTERA ever gets inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame?
Vinnie Paul: Uh, I don’t really think so, man. It’s already been proven there are tons of travesties that have gone on with that place. How in the world did it take forever to get BLACK SABBATH in there? Honestly, I don’t think PANTERA will ever get in there. But if we do, I’m going to embrace it just like anything else. I’ve actually been there and heavy metal is barely even represented in the place, so I wouldn’t expect that to happen.
AL.com: You own the Clubhouse strip club in Dallas and a string of Latino-themed strip clubs, called Chicas Bonitas. What separates an awesome strip club from a lame one?
Vinnie Paul: I think there’s one thing, man. Most strip clubs provide a service. That’s what they’re there for. My strip clubs provide a party and I want people to have a damn good time while they’re in there. When they come in, I want people to be able to afford the drinks, to be able to afford the girls, I want them to hear good rock ‘n’ roll music and not feel like they’re part of a machine.
Read the entire interview at AL.com.