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AXEL RUDI PELL: RONNIE JAMES DIO Will 'Live On Forever In My Heart And In My Music'

May 19, 2010

German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, ELF):

"Ronnie was and ever will be one of my heroes. I remember when he said, 'Axel, my son, let me hug you,' at the beginning of last year's HEAVEN & HELL German tour, where we'd been the special guests.

"It was such a great honor for us to open for them and we really enjoyed the tour.

"I met Ronnie a couple of times during the last ten years and he always was very friendly and nice to me, my wife and my band...

"Ronnie... thank you so much for all your music, lyrics, inspirations and friendship. You will live on forever in my heart and in my music.

"Someday we will meet in Heaven or Hell..."

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