Icons: Rex Brown of Pantera

In the latest episode of “Icons,” Gibson TV talks with one of the most iconic bass players of our generation, Rex Brown of Pantera and Down. ▶ Get your Gibson Rex Brown Signature Thunderbird Bass HERE: ▶ Get your Epiphone Rex Brown Thunderbird Bass HERE: 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. For details on the Rex Brown Thunderbird bass, visit: To learn more about Rex Brown and to check out his hard-rocking solo album, Smoke on This..., visit: #gibson #rexbrown #ICONS #GibsonTV #pantera 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 #gibson #rexbrown #ICONS #GibsonTV #pantera 📼 Related Videos To Watch Next: ▶ Watch Rex Brown introduce his signature Thunderbird Bass: ▶ The Collection: Cesar Gueikian President & CEO of Gibson Brands invites you to see his personal guitar collection | ▶ Icons: Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains shares all | Find Your local Gibson Dealer: 📱Follow Us On Social Media For The latest Guitar Gear! ▶Twitter/X: ▶Instagram: ▶Facebook: 🔔 Subscribe To Our Channel: @gibsonguitar SHOP GIBSON BRANDS ABOUT GIBSON BRANDS Gibson, the leading iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for 127 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Gibson Brands has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson Brands portfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including @OfficialEpiphone, which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer, the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, MESA/Boogie, the home of tone, and KRK, behind great music for over 30 years, and Maestro, the founder of effect pedals. Gibson Brands is dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by Gibson Brands.