Former DIO Guitarist TRACY G.: RONNIE JAMES DIO Was 'One Of The Greatest Rock Vocalists Ever'
May 26, 2010Former DIO guitarist Tracy "G" Grijalva has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):
"My condolences for Wendy Dio and all the Dio family for their loss. My prayers are with all of you.
"I worked with Ronnie for six years and it was a truly amazing time.
"Long live Ronnie James Dio, one of the greatest rock vocalists ever!"
Tracy left DIO in 1999 after he claims he was "asked to play in a dual-guitar situation" in Ronnie's band. According to a posting on Tracy's web site, DIO was "looking for more of a Ritchie Blackmore style . . . and wanted [Tracy] to step back and just play rhythm guitar. That's when [Tracy] knew it was time to leave, freeing him to more diligently pursue his home studio projects."
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