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SKID ROW Bassist: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was The Voice Of My Youth'

May 20, 2010

Rachel Bolan, bassist and primary songwriter of SKID ROW, has released the following statement to Goldmine magazine regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):

"The first time I met Ronnie was in Limerock, Connecticut at Skip Barber Racing School. We drove fast cars all day and talked about music afterwards. It was truly amazing.

"I was a bit nervous about meeting him because, after all, it was Ronnie James Dio! However, after five minutes of conversation, I felt totally at ease because of his genuine and friendly nature.

"He was the voice of my youth. I will always hold him in highest regard as a person and as a vocalist.

"Long live Ronnie James Dio, long live rock and roll."

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