Icons: Rex Brown of Pantera
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Published 2022-12-09
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Renowned worldwide, Rex and his Texas brethren forged a blueprint with Pantera that’s been studied by nearly every metal act that has followed.
Throughout this intimate look into his musical journey, Rex shares personal stories surrounding his childhood, the bonds built between his band members, and the enduring legacy of Pantera.
Learn about Rex's first foray into music and how he picked up the bass guitar, how he came to meet Dimebag Darrel and Vinnie Paul and how Pantera went on to audition 5 different vocalists before discovering Phil Anselmo, eventually moving away from the Glam stylings into what we know as Pantera today. Watch as Rex discusses the recording process behind their iconic albums such as Cowboys From Hell, Vulgar Display Of Power, The Great Southern Trendkill and Reinventing the Steel, albums that would shape the sound of metal today.
In this revealing interview, Rex Brown not only delves into the raw energy and unyielding spirit of Pantera and Down but also pays a heartfelt tribute to his bandmates, including Dimebag Darrell. Fans of the heavy, groove-laden riffs that characterized Pantera and the sludgy, southern swagger of Down will find Rex's insights and stories from the road a treasure trove of the bands' legacies. This interview is a must-watch for fans, offering a deeper understanding of the bonds that fuel the creation of iconic music and the enduring legacy of one of metal's most revered bass players, Rex Brown.
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Chapters:
0:00 The last of 26 grandchildren
2:00 Fond memories of music
4:03 Rex's first records & love for ZZ Top
5:07 "I've always been a rhythm player"
7:04 From Tuba to bass guitar
9:01 Meeting Vinnie Paul
11:54 Turning down a scholarship
12:46 Meeting Dimebag Darrell
14:27 Terry Glaze leaves & Meeting Metallica
16:42 Meeting Phil Anselmo of Razor White
19:21 Archive live footage
21:41 The sound of Cowboys From Hell, moving away from Glam, getting a record deal
24:25 Recording with Terry Date
27:36 Playing Moscow 1991
33:45 Recording "Walk"
36:30 Vulgar Display Of Power & touring with Skid Row in 1992
40:06 Heresy Live 1992
41:53 Recording Far Beyond Driven
47:36 The significance of "3" & Dimebag stories
50:02 Money & Recording The Great Southern Trendkill
54:58 Recording with Down
59:13 Recording Reinventing the Steel
1:02:50 Reinventing the Steel World Tour
1:03:49 9/11, Death of Dimebag Darrell
1:10:25 Love for bandmates & Pantera reunion
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All Comments (21)
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This Icons series is one of the best things Gibson created in years. Every episode is fantastic.
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The fact that Rex was so quiet through their whole career makes this whole thing even better. I’m so glad this exists. What a legend.
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Dime, Vinnie , Phil and Rex... Most powerful force to ever hit the airwaves . Pantera forever
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Rex was probably the best storyteller in this format I have ever heard. So impressed with what I just watched.
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Rex speaking about Dime and how special he really was, and watching him choke up still after all these years made me choke up as well. He was indeed special, and made the fans, including myself feel as if I individually mattered. A legend like no other, they were all legends.
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I can personally vouch that the band genuinely took time to meet the fans. I was fortunate to attend a Pantera show in Munich back in 2000. Walked to the back of the arena after the show and the back door was open with Rex sitting right there. I got his attention and he motioned for me and my buddy to come in, gave us a couple of beers and then Dime walked around the corner. Long story short they invited us to come have a few drinks with them at a local bar. Got to spend about an hour or so with them before they had to get on the bus. Not many bands, especially one of the biggest bands in the world at that time, would allow their fans that kinda access. Nowadays you gotta pay a grand just to get a VIP pass just to shake their hand and take a pic. Rex and Dime were the nicest and most genuine people you'd ever want to meet. Just salt of the earth dudes who realized what their band meant to the fans. I'll never forget that. Thanks Rex, it meant a lot. Still does for that matter.
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Saw them in 2001 and it was the best show of my life. Their energy is unmatchable. Thanks for sharing the story Rex!
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No album as heavy as Far Beyond Driven will ever top the charts again. Pantera were in a league of their own
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Pantera have ABSOLUTELY earned they're place with Metallica, Sabbath, Maiden, Priest. They are the Metal band that owned the 90s.
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I love these Icon videos. Rex never mentioned Gibson once, it's all about the player. Thanks Gibson.
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Rex is absolutely right, hearing Domination live at Moscow, there's nothing better. Quintessential Pantera right there.
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Can’t help but feel the honesty in his telling of their story.
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Before today I don't think I have ever even heard Rex speak, but now I want to listen to ten more hours of this.
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Rex never got enough credit. You need a badass bass player to keep up with somebody like Dime👌🏻
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Pantera is one of the top 10 most crucial bands in metal history, period. Right there with Metallica, Death or Sabbath.
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Being from North Texas. Rex really channels everyone that lives here.
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Give this man his flowers God dammit 🤘🏻Rex rarely gets mentioned as often as every one else in Pantera. One of the best metal bass players ever
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This was awesome. I just love Rex. Seems like a laid back genuine dude. Cried during the scenes about Dimes death. Y'all did a killer job on this.
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You wouldn’t have pantera if it wasn’t for rex brown being the damn foundation of the band! He had a huge roll in playing and writing. Very talented guy! Great story and props to the guys that put his story on here!
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Not only a badass musician, but a great storyteller. Feels like you are at a kitchen table drinking a beer with him while he reflects on his career. Thanks for sharing with us Rex and Gibson!
