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CHUCK GARRIC: Playing With RONNIE JAMES DIO Launched My Whole Career
Former DIO and current ALICE COOPER bassist Chuck Garric spoke to the Tahoe Daily Tribune about the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW). "I called Ronnie a couple of times but he was really sick," said Garric. "He was living in pr...May 20, 2010
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ACCEPT Fan Proposes To Girlfriend At Stockholm Show; Video Available
Video footage of a Swedish heavy metal fan proposing to his girlfriend from the stage at tonight's (Thursday, May 20) ACCEPT concert at Debaser in Stockholm, Sweden can be viewed below. ACCEPT dedicated its classic song "Balls To The Wall" to Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH,...May 20, 2010
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CARMINE APPICE: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was The Best Heavy Metal Singer To Ever Live'
Legendary drummer Carmine Appice (SLAMM, VANILLA FUDGE, ROD STEWART, OZZY OSBOURNE, TED NUGENT) has released the following statement regarding the passing of Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I've known Ronnie since his days with RAINBOW. He was the best heavy metal...May 20, 2010
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WILDESTARR Frontwoman On DIO's Passing: 'It Feels Like A Part Of Me Has Died As Well'
Vocalist London Wilde of WILDESTARR — the band featuring original VICIOUS RUMORS bassist Dave Starr (now on all guitar and bass) — has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "People all...May 20, 2010
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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD 'Extends Positive Thoughts' To All Those Who Loved DIO
BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "My wife and I have sent our condolences and have felt very sad with the news of Ronnie's passing. "We wish to...May 20, 2010
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ACCEPT Dedicates Classic Track To RONNIE JAMES DIO At Stockholm Concert
Reformed heavy metal legends ACCEPT dedicated their classic song "Balls To The Wall" to Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) at tonight's (Thursday, May 20) concert at Debaser in Stockholm, Sweden. Prior to launching into the track, ACCEPT vocalist Mark Tornillo said fro...May 20, 2010
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MOLLY HATCHET Guitarist Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
Bobby Ingram of MOLLY HATCHET pays his tribute to Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, RAINBOW, ELF) and shares his personal experiences in a conversation with Metal Assault. The three-and-a-half-minute audio clip is available below. MOLLY HATCHET's new album, "Justice", will be...May 20, 2010
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DIO Guitarist CRAIG GOLDY: RONNIE 'Is The Reason Anyone Really Even Knows Who I Am'
Guitarist Craig Goldy (DIO, BUDGIE) has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Words simply fail me. "There is a hole in my soul and I am unable to comprehend what...May 20, 2010
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Former WICKED MARAYA Singer Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
Former WICKED MARAYA vocalist Lou Falco has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "After a lifetime of listening to and being moved by everything Ronnie James Dio did — from RAINBOW to...May 20, 2010
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SKID ROW Bassist: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was The Voice Of My Youth'
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 Sk...May 20, 2010
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VH1 CLASSIC To Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
VH1 Classic is celebrating the life and career of singer Ronnie James Dio with a special tribute, "Dedicated To Dio", on Saturday, May 22 at 11:30 p.m. Following "That Metal Show" at 11 p.m., host Eddie Trunk will take viewers on a special half-hour celebration showcasing rare interview footage, inc...May 20, 2010
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KROKUS Frontman Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
Marc Storace, vocalist of Swiss hard rock veterans KROKUS, paid tribute to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio during an interview with Jason Coldiron for CWG Magazine/Metal Assault. You can now stream the audio clip below. "Hoodoo", the new album from KROKUS, was certified platinum in the...May 20, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO: Five-Hour 'Black Night Meditations' Tribute Available For Streaming
On Tuesday May 18, WSCA 106.1 FM in Portsmouth, New Hampshire — birthplace of Ronnie James Dio — honored the metal legend by broadcasting a five-hour tribute on the show "Black Night Meditations". The 40 songs from Dio's career that were played included many unreleased live cuts, a rare live ELF cov...May 20, 2010
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SLASH: RONNIE JAMES DIO Was 'The Kind Of Rock Star People Should Aspire To Be'
Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash told MTV News that legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio — who died early Sunday morning after battling stomach cancer for less than a year — was one of a kind. "There's not a lot of people like Ronnie," he said. "You start to recognize [his] ...May 20, 2010
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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO
DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Ronnie Dio was a real musician. He was a guy that everybody liked, and always sang loud, in tune, and stron...May 20, 2010
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