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DIO Drummer SIMON WRIGHT: RONNIE 'Was Like A Father To Me'

May 19, 2010

Drummer Simon Wright (DIO, AC/DC, RHINO BUCKET) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):

"[On Sunday] I lost my best friend. He was like a father to me.

"I tried so hard to help him win his battle; I was right there with him.

"He said to me one day, 'We're a team and we're gonna beat this.'

"I know he loved you all and was helped by your cards and prayers.

"I am having a very tough time writing this, and I want you all to know I feel lucky and blessed to have known him.

"Now, he has no more pain.

"I miss him so much."

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