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Ex-TNT Singer TONY HARNELL: DIO 'And His Voice And Music Will Carry On'
Powerhouse vocalist Tony Harnell (TNT, WESTWORLD, MORNING WOOD, STARBREAKER) has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Since yesterday I have been thinking about how much this man impacte...May 17, 2010
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HENRY ROLLINS On RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'What A Voice, What A Loss'
Punk rock icon Henry Rollins has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Backstage at the venue [in Brandon, South Dakota during Rollins' spoken-word tour]. Listening to RAINBOW, tonight's...May 17, 2010
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FALCONER Guitarist Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
Guitarist Stefan Weinerhall of the Swedish metal band FALCONER has issued the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "The No. 1 hero, idol, inspiration is gone! The man who was immortal! "Without wa...May 17, 2010
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ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA: DIO 'was A Big Inspiration, Influence And Dear Friend Of Mine'
ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna has issued the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Ronnie was a big inspiration, influence and dear friend of mine. He was a true gentleman and kind hearted indivi...May 17, 2010
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LIZZY BORDEN: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was A Master Of His Trade, A True Original'
LIZZY BORDEN frontman and namesake has issued the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "So sorry to hear about Ronnie James Dio… "We played some festivals with Dio over the years and at everyone m...May 17, 2010
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KING DIAMOND: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Will Forever Have His Music Playing In My Home'
Danish 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. "Wha...May 17, 2010
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OVER THE RAINBOW Members Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
OVER THE RAINBOW members Greg Smith (formerly of RAINBOW; 1994-1997),Joe Lynn Turner (formerly of RAINBOW; 1980-1984),and Bobby Rondinelli (formerly of RAINBOW; 1980-1983) have issued separate statements regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL...May 17, 2010
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ONSLAUGHT Guitarist: RONNIE JAMES DIO's 'Name And His Incredible Work Will Live Forever'
Guitarist Nige Rockett of veteran British thrashers ONSLAUGHT has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "The news of Ronnie's death is so very sad and a major loss to the world of meta...May 17, 2010
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GRAHAM BONNET Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
Vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MSG, IMPELLITTERI, ALCATRAZZ) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "It was a horrible day yesterday. "I want to thank him for being a good friend,...May 17, 2010
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'Rockline' To Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
The July 7, 2010 edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" will be a tribute to legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio — best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO — featuring clips of interviews with the singer that were originally broadcast b...May 17, 2010
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ARMORED SAINT Bassist: DIO's Name Shall Be Part Of The Very Definition Of The Term Heavy Metal
Bassist Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING, ANTHRAX) has released the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Ronnie James Dio. "His name shall be part of the very definition of the term heavy me...May 17, 2010
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SOLITUDE AETURNUS Guitarist: DIO Was 'A True Professional And A Model Human Being'
Guitarist John Perez of long-running Texas doom metallers SOLITUDE AETURNUS has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Like most everyone I know, I am in a great state of sadness. "Ron...May 17, 2010
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Ex-BROKEN HOPE Guitarist: DEBBIE ABONO Was 'This Angel Who Helped Us Out So Much'
Former BROKEN HOPE guitarist Jeremy Wagner has released the following message regarding the passing of Debbie Abono, a well-respected and much-loved manager and promotional machine behind some of San Francisco Bay Area's strongest metal bands (POSSESSED, FORBIDDEN, EXODUS, VIO-LENCE, SKINLAB): "I wa...May 17, 2010
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Ex-DIO Keyboardist JOHANSSON: RONNIE's Voice Was Like A Tank; I Never Heard Him Have A Bad Day
Swedish keyboardist Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS, DIO, YNGWIE J. MALMSTEEN) has released the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I hesitated a bit to write something about this. In a way it feels...May 17, 2010
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Ex-THERION Singer MATS LEVÉN: 'Our Hero Is Gone But His Voice And Music Will Live Forever'
Swedish vocalist Mats Levén (KRUX, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, THERION, TREAT, ADAGIO, AT VANCE) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "The first concert I ever went to was DEEP PURPLE, play...May 17, 2010
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