Ronnie James Dio

[jarmo]

That's sad.

RIP


/jarmo

[warrocks]

so sad, we lost one of the greatest! but his music will live on forever

R.I.P Ronnie James Dio

[FunkyMonkey]

Sebastian Bach

Crying right now in rememberance of my Hero & friend Ronnie James Dio. Dio died this morning & he was a major, major part of my life. I got to do shows with him & work with him & I loved Dio my whole life. Thanks so much the world has lost one of the best. Your last album was your best. Of course

39 minutes ago via Facebook

[metallex78]

RIP

[Bill 213]

Metal legend Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
AP, May 16, 2010 5:00 pm PDT
 
By WAYNE PARRY, Associated Press Writer Wayne Parry, Associated Press Writer
Ronnie James Dio, whose soaring vocals, poetic lyrics and mythic tales of a never-ending struggle between good and evil broke new ground in heavy metal, died Sunday, according to a statement from his wife and manager. He was 67..

Dio revealed last summer that he was suffering from stomach cancer shortly after wrapping up a tour in Atlantic City, N.J. with the latest incarnation of Black Sabbath, under the name Heaven And Hell..

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"Today my heart is broken," Wendy Dio wrote on the singer's site, adding he died at 7:45 a.m. "Many, many friends and family were able to say their private goodbyes before he peacefully passed away..

"Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all," Wendy Dio continued. "We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us ... Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever.".

The statement was confirmed by Los Angeles publicist Maureen O'Connor..

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Dio rose to fame in 1975 as the first lead singer of Rainbow, the heavy metal band put together by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, who had just quit Deep Purple..

Dio then replaced legendary vocalist Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath in 1980 with the critically acclaimed album "Heaven And Hell," considered by many critics to be one of the finest heavy metal albums of all time. His on-again, off-again tenure with Black Sabbath touched off an intense debate among fans as to which singer was the true essence of the band ? a discussion that lasted until his death..

He also enjoyed a successful solo career with his self-titled band, Dio, in between his three stints with Black Sabbath (1980-82; 1992; and 2007-2009, when the band toured as Heaven And Hell, to differentiate it from Osbourne-led versions of Sabbath). Many of his most memorable songs revolved around the struggle between good and evil, including his signature tune "Heaven And Hell." He also drew heavily on medieval imagery in songs like "Neon Knights," "Killing The Dragon" and "Stargazer.".

"He possessed one of the greatest voices in all of heavy metal, and had a heart to match it," said Twisted Sister guitarist Jay Jay French, whose band toured with Dio since 1983, and was to do so again this summer at European rock festivals. "He was the nicest, classiest person you would ever want to meet.".

Dio organized an all-star charity collaboration in 1986 called "Hear N Aid" to raise money for famine relief in Africa, styled on the successful "We Are The World" campaign of a few years earlier. His solo hits included "Rainbow In The Dark, "The Last In Line" and "Holy Diver."


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[D]

This sucks

RIP

[eragon]

Very sad news. Rest in peace Ronnie

[SPINALTAP]

RIP
DIO was the one of the GREATEST

[babydolls]

Sad news indeed, rest in peace ronnie x

[BlowUpYourVideo]

RIP Ronnie Dio

I really need to give his stuff with Black Sabbath another listen.

[sixgnr]

I am so sad.
Love ya Ronnie.
RIP.
Sixgnr

[Ignacio]

What a loss for the music. My respects to a fn' great artist... I will miss him.

[FunkyMonkey]

Ozzy looks solemn following Ronnie James Dio`s death

By Joanne Clements May 17, 2010, 12:15 GMT

Ozzy Osbourne shopped solemnly for clothes just hours after learning of rocker Ronnie James Dio?s death.

Osbourne, Dio?s Black Sabbath predecessor, was stony faced as he accompanied wife Sharon to the Malibu Country Mart in California.

Dressed in his trademark black clothes and sunglasses, the British singer carried bags of shopping from the James Perse boutique. Sharon, also in black, followed behind.

?Ozzy did not seem himself at all,? one eyewitness said.

?He was walking in and out of the shop, clearly agitated. Sharon was really having to look after him and lead him around.

?He didn?t smile once. It was obvious something was wrong.?

Heavy metal legend Dio died yesterday (Sunday), aged 67, after losing his battle with stomach cancer at a hospital in Houston, Texas.

The singer replaced Ozzy in Black Sabbath in 1979.

Ozzy took to his Twitter page to pay tribute to Dio, writing: ?Rest in peace Ronnie.?

http://www.monstersandcritics.com/people/news/article_1556280.php/Ozzy-looks-solemn-following-Ronnie-James-Dio-s-death

[Axlfanatic]

My God this sucks- I can't believe I actually saw his Last Concert Ever in Atlantic City last year- front row center & got his autograph at the end of the show. It was the second time seeing him- the first being just a week before that.  Thank God I did at least get to see him before he died. He meant so much to me & will greatly be missed.


Long Live Ronnie James Dio!

[GNR_Green]

This is sad news.  I was only listening to Rainbow Rising two days ago and had planned to see H&H this summer 

I feel fortunate to have seen him with H&H a couple of years ago, however.  Truly brilliant frontman, and I'd say that he's only second to Mr Rose in my estimation in terms of frontmen I've seen live.

RIP

[Smoking Guns]

He was such a great guy for Rock/Metal.

[kukol1978]

Poor Ronnie ,we will miss him for the rest of our lives.RIP

"The world is full of Kings and Queens
who blind your eyes and steal your dreams"


Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gcV2ZzbEVU&feature=related
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLWnsInQn_4&feature=related

So sad,Heaven & Hell was confirmed to play in Madrid 2 dates,but 2 weeks ago was canceled the tour,and then this......SO FUCKING FAST!.Godamn cancer.

[Krok1]

Rest In Peace, Ronnie.

[faldor]

Heard this on Eddie Trunk's show last night.  Pretty good stuff.

http://www.eddietrunk.com/index.cfm/pk/view/cd/NAA/cdid/423828/pid/400512

27-Sep-10
FREE, EXCLUSIVE Download - "Hymn To Ronnie" by Mike Tramp (White Lion)

Mike Tramp and his Rock’n’Roll Circuz band have created a beautiful tribute of epic proportion, to the late Ronnie James Dio. The song, clocking in at almost 9 minutes long, takes you through a magical journey of RJD’s life, and you will be left breathless at the end. The track will premier September 27th on Eddie Trunks satellite Radio show in USA and Canada. And immediately following the broadcast, fans will be able to download the 9 minute track EXCLUSIVELY HERE, at EddieTrunk.com!

[faldor]

Here's that tribute song "Hymn To Ronnie" from youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV9AzRVsr7k