KING DIAMOND: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Will Forever Have His Music Playing In My Home'
May 17, 2010Danish heavy metal vocalist King Diamond (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE) has issued the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):
"It's with a heavy heart that I pay my respects to Ronnie James Dio.
"What an amazing singer and entertainer.
"Throughout my career, he has always been in my top 10 list of vocalists. The mystery and emotion in his vocal style always lured me in for more.
"Unfortunately, I never had the pleasure to meet him in person, but, fortunately, I did have the extreme pleasure of experiencing his uncanny frontmanship in concert so many times I can't even count it. I saw him with ELF, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, and almost had one of my wishes fulfilled when HEAVEN & HELL asked KING DIAMOND to go on tour with them in the USA last year. Unfortunately, my back problems prevented that dream from coming true.
"I always had the highest respect for him and he will forever have his music playing in my home.
"My deepest sympathy goes out to Ronnie's family.
"I wish you a safe journey to the other side."
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