DAVID COVERDALE 'Very Sad' To Hear Of DIO's Passing

WHITESNAKE mainman and former DEEP PURPLE vocalist David Coverdale has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):

"[I was] so very sad to hear of Ronnie's passing... My thoughts, prayers and condolence to his family and friends."