RONNIE JAMES DIO's Son: 'I Am Gravely Disappointed With The Discourse Which Is Taking Place'
June 21, 2010Dan Padavona, son of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO, RAINBOW),has commented on the controversy surrounding the "Magic - A Tribute to Ronnie James Dio", a new CD featuring MANOWAR and other Magic Circle Music artists and friends performing some of Dio's most inspired work.
In a posting in the comments section of the BLABBERMOUTH.NET story "MANOWAR Singer: RONNIE JAMES DIO Was 'The First God Of Metal'" (dated June 20, 2010),Padavona writes, "Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Dan Padavona. I am Ronnie James Dio's son.
"Joey DeMaio [MANOWAR bassist] contacted me a few weeks ago to discuss his tribute CD to my father. Joey sought my advice for where I felt the proceeds from his project should be sent. My first two choices were M.D. Anderson, which nearly saved my father against all odds, and Dana Farber's The Jimmy Fund, to which I am a long-term donor. Today [Monday, June 21] I received CC'd copies of email correspondences between these two charities, and Joey's company [Magic Circle Music]. He has obtained the paperwork for donating to both causes as I requested, and I have no doubt that he will follow through with his promise.
"I will leave it to Joey to release any specific information he feels comfortable in releasing.
"These posts will be the first and last I will be making to BLABBERMOUTH.NET.
"I am not directly involved with any ongoing tribute project. Nor will I comment further than to say 'thank you' to any musician who honors my father in the proper manner.
"I am gravely disappointed with the discourse which is taking place, and I can say with certainty that my father would not approve.
"I urge each and every one of you to end this argument, and allow the process to run its course. The controversy, unfounded accusations, and intolerance in this conflict does nothing to help us heal. Some of the hateful things written in these threads should never have seen the light of day, and I think you know that.
"As I stated in my eulogy [see video below], I also urge each of you to be screened for cancer and to treat your bodies properly. Early detection is critical to defeat the disease.
"I hope you will join me, and support charitable causes which are dear to your heart.
"Remember that my father loved each and every one of you. Please honor him by showing the same love to the people you meet.
"Sincerely, Daniel James Padavona"
Video footage of Daniel James Padavona's eulogy to his father, Ronnie James Dio — taped on May 30 at the Hall Of Liberty at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles — can be viewed below.
Ronnie James Dio's son, Daniel James Padavona (Photo credit: Robert Hackett):
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