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IMPELLITTERI: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was The Greatest Metal Singer Of All Time'

May 18, 2010

IMPELLITTERI guitarist Chris Impellitteri has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):

"We are saddened by the passing of Ronnie James Dio. In our opinion, Ronnie was the greatest metal singer of all time. His unique vocal style influenced legions of metal singers around the globe. His music was addictive, unique, and powerful!

"Dio deserves to go down in the history books with Elvis, Lennon, and Michael Jackson. Ronnie was the voice of metal and inspired an entire world to stand up and shout!!

"At last year's Sweden Rock Festival, IMPELLITTERI performed on the headlining stage with HEAVEN & HELL which was a complete honor!!

"As a child, I used to go see Ronnie play in the arenas with BLACK SABBATH, and now many years later having played on the same stage with him was mind-blowing!! And I can tell you we worked our asses off to play great because we knew he would deliver when he took the stage!!

"I personally met Ronnie a few times and he even bought me a drink!! He was a true gentlemen and inspiration to everyone in my band!

"I am now and always will be a Dio fan.

"Long live Ronnie James Dio!!"

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