Heavy Metal Vocalist Ronnie James Dio Has Died

ronniejamesdio.com ^ | 16 May 2010 | Wendy Dio

[Drew68]

Message from Wendy Dio Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes before he peacefully passed away. Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us. Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss. Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever.

- Wendy Dio

[GlockThe Vote]

Add me too. I’m a metal fanatic.rip rjd.

[darkangel82]

I have never had to leave any of the metal concerts I have gone to.

[Grizzled Bear]

At Red Rocks, Colorado, during the “Fear of the Dark” tour, Bruce Dickenson made a sort of luke warm anti war comment (as an intro to, “Afraid to Shoot Strangers”). He may have been playing to the audience. Red Rocks is in Colorado. Nuff said...

[Grizzled Bear]

That’s six new members in one day! Welcome!

This isn’t a high volume ping list, but the articles should be pertinent to your interests.

[notatard?]

Please make it seven and add me too! Thanks.

[Grizzled Bear]

You’re in!

By the way...unique up on it?

[notatard?]

Correct! bonus question - How do you catch a tame rabbit?

[Grizzled Bear]

Tame way?

What do you get when you cross an elephant with a Rino?

[notatard?]

ele-if-I-know

[Grizzled Bear]

There’s a really funny joke I heard in third grade,; but I can’t post it. I think I can post the punch line...

“Ding Dong, Damn it! Ding Dong!

[Grunthor]

Amazing Story, ty.

[brwnsuga]

;-(

[Captain Beyond]

Glad to hear we have new members. :)

Here are a few videos for those that want to see Dio in acition LIVE and hear his awesome voice.

Man On A Silver Mountain - with Blackmore’s Rainbow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFH36je9Hro

Man On A Silver Mountain - with Dio Band 1983 at the Rock Palace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOyFE-1LAI0&feature=related

Sixteenth Century Greensleeves - with Blackmore’s Rainbow
(I just love the guitar riff in this one :) )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoLVwUf-eoE&feature=related

Heaven and Hell - with Black Sabbath
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqLFl2obk-o
(He really can push his voice to get some really great vocals)

Neon Knights - with Black Sabbath
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhe1SuBGkiA&feature=related

Stargazer - with Dio band 1998
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTrwo2F0amU&feature=related

Tarot Woman - Dio band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6TQriC3CFk

Do You Close Your Eyes - with Blackmore’s Rainbow 1977
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXBbqhTKwUY
(This version really rocks)

Enjoy.

Ronnie may you rest in peace. Thanks for all the great entertainment and music you added to my life and lives of others.

[Rainbow Rising]

This is very sad news. I’ve been a Dio fan since high school. There will never be another like him.

Please add me to the Metal Ping List.

[garandgal]

Metal ping list? I had no idea; please add me...thanks!

[KoRn]

Please add me to that Metal Ping List.

Thanks!

[mitch5501]

please add me to the list.

[Wyatt's Torch]

Great story.

[Betis70]

A metal ping list? Add me please.

RJD was an awesome singer. I was watching Squawk Box (CNBC) and they had Holy Diver and Rainbow in the Dark as the ‘bumper’ music. The host (Joe Kiernan) asked “Who the heck is this?” and the two younger hosts immediately answered.

[SilvieWaldorfMD]

FYI: Austin Hill will have Ronnie James Dio bumper music tribute during his radio show on WMAL on Monday, 5/17...