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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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DEEP PURPLE Bassist On DIO's Passing: 'A Huge Part Of My Life Just Disappeared'
DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, ELF): "A huge part of my life just disappeared. Words are not enough, emotions are too much. "My sincere condo...May 19, 2010
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Remembering RONNIE JAMES DIO: Video Report From Houston's KIAH-TV
Houston, Texas' KIAH-TV has uploaded a three-minute video report on the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW). Watch the segment below. Dio had been going to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston since late last year when he was di...May 18, 2010
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OPETH Members To Perform With JON LORD
Former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord will perform at the Nidarosdomen cathedral in Norway along with The Lord Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Torodd Wigum, on Sunday evening, May 23. Lord will be joined by Martin Axenrot and Martin Mendez of OPETH, with Steve Balsamo, who played and sang the role...May 18, 2010
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Ex-DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist JON LORD: DIO's 'Voice Was An Instrument Of Power And Of Beauty'
Former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I would like, along with my wife and daughters, to express my sadness at the passing of Ronnie Dio. "...May 18, 2010
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DEVIN TOWNSEND, Members Of OPETH, TESTAMENT Pay Tribute To DIO On Australia's 'The Racket'
Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR),Mikael Åkerfeldt (OPETH) and Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, EXODUS, SLAYER, FORBIDDEN) were interviewed by Andrew Haug about the influence and legacy of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio during tonight's (Tuesday...May 18, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, QUEENSRŸCHE Members Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
Members of JUDAS PRIEST, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, QUEENSRŸCHE, Y&T, TWISTED SISTER and WHITESNAKE are among the musicians who paid tribute to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) during yesterday's (Monday, May 17) special edition of "Ed...May 18, 2010
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TRIVIUM Frontman Says He Received 'Vocal Coaching' From DIO During 2007 Japanese Tour
Guitarist/vocalist Matt Heafy of Florida-based metallers TRIVIUM has released the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "TRIVIUM had the privilege of meeting Dio while touring with HEAVEN & HELL...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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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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METALLICA Drummer's Letter To RONNIE JAMES DIO
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has penned the following open letter to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Dear Ronnie, "I just got off stage in Zagreb. I was met with the news that you've passed on. I'm kind of in shock, but I wanted you t...May 16, 2010
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Had A Unique And Wonderful Voice'
Ronnie James Dio's former RAINBOW bandmate, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, has released the following statement regarding the passing of the legendary heavy metal singer: "Ronnie had a unique and wonderful voice. He will be sadly missed in the rock and roll world."May 16, 2010
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DAVID COVERDALE 'Very Sad' To Hear Of DIO's Passing
WHITESNAKE mainman and former DEEP PURPLE vocalist David Coverdale has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "[I was] so very sad to hear of Ronnie's passing... My thoughts, prayers and co...May 16, 2010
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