Posted on 05/16/2010 5:41:00 PM PDT by tobyhill
Ronnie James Dio, the pint-sized heavy metal singer who replaced Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath, died on Sunday, five months after being diagnosed with stomach cancer, his wife said. He was 67.
The rocker, born to an Italian-American family in New Hampshire as Ronald James Padavona, also led his own band, Dio, whose 1983 song "Holy Diver" is a classic-rock radio staple.
"Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes before he peacefully passed away," Wendy Dio, who also managed her husband, said in a statement.
"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."
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Unfortunately, I never was able to see Dio, but his influence on music was huge. One item not mentioned was his work for charity, specifically the “Hear n Aid” project in the mid-80s. He got together several rock performers to make a benefit for Ethiopia (like US for Africa). The song, “Stars”, is great.
Ronnie James Dio Remembered As 'One Of The Nicest Guys' By Metal Peers
I think he was “Falling Off The Edge of The World”
I think he was “Falling Off The Edge of The World”
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