Albert Moore Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) Wendy Dio, wife/manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW), has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45 a.m. [on Sunday] 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private goodbyes before he peacefully passed away. "Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all. "We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us. "Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss. "Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever." http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermo...wsitemID=140129 That's too bad. I liked his work with Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and his solo stuff when I was younger. The dude could sing like no other. Alby Edited May 16, 2010 by Albert Moore Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tobiK Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Too bad! I was a rainbow fan in my younger years and still like the music!! He has got an outstanding voice!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 This came as quite a shock. He never was my number one idol or anything, but I've listened Sabbath and Rainbow and kinda liked his very distinctive voice. Rest in piece, Dio. A true heavy metal legend is gone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 That's rough, one of the great voices in rock and roll. Loved everything he did from Rainbow to Sabbath to his solo stuff. Saw him with Iron Maiden and Motorhead several years ago and he put on a great show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Roberts Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 \m/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalashnikov-47 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Bad to hear that. Saw him with Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow back when the band was first formed. RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 RIP. I'm not a huge metalhead, but I've found him a likeable and humorous character in interviews. Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Roberts Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 You know Andre that is sort of how I came to like alot of the metal guys. The interviews and Behind the Musics on VH1 stateside got me to appreciate these guys. They all seemed to be funny and intelligent, versus most of the 'pop' singers that would have interviews (like George Michael...) who seemed a.) not too bright and b.) totally unable to laugh at themselves. Even Ozzy has a certain goofy charm that comes across (when you can understand him!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toadwbg Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 I am very saddened by this news. I've always wanted to see him live and didnt' get the chance. Here's to you Dio- hope you find your Rock Heaven (or Hell). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt_S Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 \m/ \m/ Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GForceSS Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) I am a huge fan of Ronnie's work since Rainbow and saw him several times. I will miss him forever. Here is an awesome benifit compilation of the best axe men he put together. Enjoy. MP Rock on Ronnie. ! Edited May 16, 2010 by GForceSS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
71roadrunner426 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Ronnie James Dio passed away this morning at about 7:45 this morning, from Elf, Rainbow, Sabbath and his solo carrer he was a Great singer, you will be missed but now you are playing at the great arena in the Heavens, RIP Ronnie James Dio. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
71roadrunner426 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 My first concert I went to was down the Kingston Armory here in Pa, it was Black Sabbath on thier Mob Rules tour, I was in 8th grade I will never forget it. Rip Ronnie James Dio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q5psbE14YU Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ipms33206 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 His Rock Operas were and are some of the greatest! He suffers no more the pain of cancer. RIP and rock the heavens! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) Radio station I was listening to this morning said he isn't dead yet. Feels like going for a walk. Kind of like when they said Gordon Lightfoot was dead (he isn't either) a couple months ago. edit, now they say he is dead. Edited May 17, 2010 by phantom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mkimages Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) . Edited May 17, 2010 by mkimages Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mkimages Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Well I thought that other thread was a bit short for the number of metalheads in here. "Looks like Dime, Randy, Cliff and Bonzo just scored the ultimate singer." - Mike Portnoy (and Frank Frazetta can do the album cover) RIP RJD \m/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
William G Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 \m/ I was just listening to Rainbow in the Dark when I saw this... William G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCoulter52 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Radio station I was listening to this morning said he isn't dead yet. Feels like going for a walk. Kind of like when they said Gordon Lightfoot was dead (he isn't either) a couple months ago. Well..... he ain't walking on this old world anywhere. http://new.music.yahoo.com/ronnie-james-dio/news/--62001717 Godspeed, Ronnie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JB2013 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 RIP Ronnie. Jack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cyrus Tan Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Sad news for sure. Dio was gave us some of the best Metal music back in the '80s. He was a Metal icon in his day and will be missed by the Metal comminuity. RIP Dio. "Keep Rockin!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alternative 4 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Long live DIo! Saw him last year, he still had it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jugjunkie Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Oh Man this is sad. I wish I could have had the opportunity to see him live. RIP man, you WILL be missed. geoff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 You know Andre that is sort of how I came to like alot of the metal guys. The interviews and Behind the Musics on VH1 stateside got me to appreciate these guys. They all seemed to be funny and intelligent, versus most of the 'pop' singers that would have interviews (like George Michael...) who seemed a.) not too bright and b.) totally unable to laugh at themselves.Even Ozzy has a certain goofy charm that comes across (when you can understand him!) Yup. Have you seen the documentary Metal: A Headbanger's Journey? Highly remommended, with some good and funny bits from Dio as well. Like I said, apart from a few songs I don't go that much for metal, but 1) I'm aware of it, 2) my own theory is that each genre has good and.. eh.. not so good stuff in it, and 3) that doc is damn good and fascinating even (or perhaps especially) for non-fans. And just for his bit in Tenacious D's "The Pick Of Destiny" you can tell that Dio had a pretty good sense of humour regarding himself. Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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