Like you, we here at Revolver are still mourning the loss of Avenged Sevenfold drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan. That’s why we included a poster of him and an obituary in the March/April issue, on stands now. Many of the Rev’s peers wanted to weigh in, too. So over the coming days, we’ll post remembrances by the Rev’s friends, people he looked up to and artists who looked up to him. Here, HELLYEAH and Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul shares his thoughts.
“His music was very challenging and dangerous, but the Rev was always just a down-to-earth guy that was very humble, with no ego. He always treated me with the ultimate respect and I always enjoyed his presence. He was great.”
Avenged Sevenfold; Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan is at far right. Photo by Clay Patrick McBride
+4 comments
The poster is beyond amzing…and the article is… cant…even start on it i almost started crying all over maybe thats my girly side but its true the rev is something i shall never forget no one will he wil always live on in everyones memories im glad i had a chance to see a7x only months before…its a chance many people wont get they will just not with the rev….
Chasity - March 12, 2010
I first found out about Avenged Sevenfold from Need for Speed most Wanted and i am proud to say i have been a big fan since then. The Rev will be missed but never forgotten.
Burns - March 13, 2010
one of my biggest influences as a drummer one of the greatest live performers of all time the rev will be sorely missed but likewise never forgotten
zach - March 15, 2010
I was never the biggest A7X fan, but regardless it’s still such a tragedy. He was a fantastic drummer and his Little Piece of Heaven was crazy good. My condolences definitely go out to his family and the other guys in A7X, hopefully in due time they can rebuild and continue on with what they were doing. RIP Rev
Talia - March 15, 2010