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ALICE IN CHAINS Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO At Glens Falls Concert
ALICE IN CHAINS paid tribute to legendary singer Ronnie James Dio at its concert in Glens Falls, New York Wednesday night (May 19). Bassist Mike Inez wore a vintage t-shirt from DIO's 1985 "Sacred Heart" tour (see photo below) and guitarist Jerry Cantrell dedicated the song "Nutshell" to both Dio an...May 20, 2010
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DEEP PURPLE Singer: RONNIE JAMES DIO Was 'The Kindest Man We Ever Knew'
DEEP PURPLE vocalist Ian Gillan has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "My dear friend Ronnie, "Departed but not gone. Resting peacefully (for a while) but never forgotten. "I've ha...May 20, 2010
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Ex-VICIOUS RUMORS Singer RONNIE STIXX: DIO 'Has Now Truly Earned His Wings Of Steel In Heaven'
BLOOD REDSKIES/ex-VICIOUS RUMORS vocalist Ronnie Stixx has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "It has taking me a few days to take in the death of my hero... "When I heard he had ca...May 20, 2010
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TESTAMENT Frontman On DIO: 'He Was So Genuine; Humble And The Sweetest Person In The World'
Vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Got word [Sunday] night coming off stage [in Holland] that Ronnie Dio pass...May 20, 2010
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KORN Guitarist On DIO's Passing: 'What A Tragic Loss For The Metal World'
Earlier this week, Tim's TV conducted an interview with KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer. During the chat, Munky spoke about the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) on May 16 after a six-month battle with stomach cancer. Comme...May 20, 2010
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Ex-ANTHRAX Singer NEIL TURBIN: DIO 'Was To Heavy Metal What ELVIS Was To Rock 'N' Roll'
Former ANTHRAX and current DEATHRIDERS frontman Neil Turbin has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "As a teenager, I got to witness the BLACK SABBATH and BLUE ÖYSTER CULT concert li...May 20, 2010
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OZZY Says He 'Sent Encouragement' To DIO After RONNIE Was Diagnosed With Cancer
Ozzy Osbourne told QMI Agency in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Wednesday before an afternoon news conference to promote his new solo album, "Scream", that Ronnie James Dio's ultimately fatal battle with stomach cancer hit close to home. "As soon as I heard I heard he had been diagnosed with cancer, I...May 19, 2010
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HELSTAR Singer JAMES RIVERA On DIO's Passing: 'My Heart Is Severely Broken'
Vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, SEVEN WITCHES, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, VICIOUS RUMORS) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I am still in disbelief over what has just happened to my...May 19, 2010
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METALLICA Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO At Lisbon Concert
METALLICA paid tribute to the late legendary vocalist Ronnie James DIO (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, RAINBOW, ELF) by performing the intro to BLACK SABBATH's "Children Of The Sea" before dedicating the classic METALLICA track "Fade To Black" to the singer on May 18, 2010 at Pavilhão Atlant...May 19, 2010
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PRETTY MAIDS Frontman: DIO Was The First Hard Rock Singer I Idolized
Ronnie Atkins (vocals) of long-running Danish hard rockers PRETTY MAIDS spoke to Metal Assault about the passing of the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW). You can listen to the one-minute audio clip below. PRETTY MAIDS' new albu...May 19, 2010
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Previously Unheard RONNIE JAMES DIO Chat Posted Online
Ralph Sutton of the nationally syndicated rock radio show "The Tour Bus" has released the following message: "About 10 years ago, Ronnie James Dio came in the studio and I decided to just hit record on an in-studio mic and tape everything that was said both ON and OFF the air. His wife [Wendy] was ....May 19, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO: Public Memorial Service To Be Held Later This Month
There will be a public memorial service for Ronnie James Dio on Sunday, May 30 at 2:00 p.m. at The Hall Of Liberty located at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068. This will be a celebration of the life and music of Ronnie James Dio and is open to ...May 19, 2010
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ROYAL HUNT: RONNIE JAMES DIO Was 'A Great Artist And A Kind, Caring And Bright Person'
Denmark-based hard rock/progressive metallers ROYAL HUNT have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "[On Sunday, May 16] we lost an amazing man, a fantastic musician, a true legend — R...May 19, 2010
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BOB DAISLEY On DIO's Passing: 'The World Has Lost A Great Man'
Bassist Bob Daisley, who was a member of RAINBOW from 1977 to 1979, has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, ELF): "With the sad passing of my friend and colleague, the world has lost...May 19, 2010
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AXEL RUDI PELL: RONNIE JAMES DIO Will 'Live On Forever In My Heart And In My Music'
German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, ELF): "Ronnie was and ever will be one of my heroes. I remember when he said, 'Axel, my son, let me hug you,' a...May 19, 2010
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