Ronnie James Dio R.I.P.

[Tom 1960]

Ronnie James Dio Dead At 67 Edited May 17, 2010 by Tom 1960

[7/4]

not too happy 'bout this.

[chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez]

I am honored to have seen the man himself rock the house down last year, RIP RJD

[Shawn]

One of the most important musical figures of my teenage years. The man had one of the most amazing natural voices I've ever heard.

I feel like I lost a family member.

[Tom 1960]

While I was never a huge fan, the guy could sing. I saw a show a few years back on VH1 Classic of a performance at Radio City Music Hall with Heaven and Hell and he still could pull it off. No easy feat especially for a guy singing metal in his 60's.

[clifford_thornton]

This was confirmed and denied several times over the weekend. Guess if AP says it, it's true.

[Shawn]

Black Sabbath - Neon Knights (1980)

[Alexander]

A great talent and a tremendous voice. I like to think that (even though I don't really believe it) Ronnie is jamming with Randy Rhodes and gossiping about Ozzy even as we speak...

[catesta]

  On 5/17/2010 at 1:57 AM, Shawn said:

One of the most important musical figures of my teenage years. The man had one of the most amazing natural voices I've ever heard.

I feel like I lost a family member.

Rainbow in the Dark still blows me away today like it did back in high school.

An amazing natural voice is right on. Dude was a true metal head, living and breathing it right up to the end.

RIP, Ronnie James.

  On 5/17/2010 at 6:07 AM, Alexander said:

A great talent and a tremendous voice. I like to think that (even though I don't really believe it) Ronnie is jamming with Randy Rhodes and gossiping about Ozzy even as we speak...

I think they could have a chuckle or two about what Ozzy has been doing for the last 7-8 years.

[clifford_thornton]

  On 5/17/2010 at 6:07 AM, Alexander said:

A great talent and a tremendous voice. I like to think that (even though I don't really believe it) Ronnie is jamming with Randy Rhodes and gossiping about Ozzy even as we speak...

With Cliff Burton on bass and John Bonham on drums.

[medjuck]

I'm not into this type of music but I hung out with Ronnie Dio one afternoon about 30 years ago. He was doing a song for an animated film we made. Seemed like a nice guy.

[Shawn]

Tony Iommi's official response:

Black Sabbath/Heaven & Hell guitarist Tony Iommi has released the following statement regarding the passing of his bandmate:

"Yesterday 16th May my dear, dear friend Ronnie James Dio passed away at 7.45am L.A. time.

"I've been in total shock; I just can't believe he's gone.

"Ronnie was one of the nicest people you could ever meet. We had some fantastic times together.

"Ronnie loved what he did, making music and performing on stage. He loved his fans so much. He was a kind man and would put himself out to help others.

"I can honestly say it's truly been an honor to play at his side for all these years.

"His music will live on forever.

"Our thoughts are with Wendy Dio [Ronnie's wife/manager] who stood by Ronnie until the end. He loved her very much.

"The man with the magic voice is a star amongst stars, a true professional.

"I'll miss you so much, my dear friend."

[AndrewHill]

Wow, can't believe he's dead. What a great performer (saw him on the Sacred Heart and Dream Evil tours in the late 80's) and a great singer too. The man had a pretty incredible range. Dug him with Sabbath too.

[catesta]

There is a memorial Sunday May 30th in LA.

The Official Ronnie James Dio Fan Page The Public Memorial Service for Ronnie is THIS Sunday at 2:00 PM at the Hall Of Liberty at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills located at 6300 Forest Lawn Drive. This will be a CELEBRATION of the life and music of Ronnie James Dio and all fans and friends are welcome.

I see the dumb fucks from Westboro Baptist will be there.

"Ronnie hates prejudice and violence!!! We need to turn the other cheek on these people that ONLY know how to hate someone they didn't even know. We only know how to love someone that we do know!"- Wendy Dio

[clifford_thornton]

Why are the Phelpses even there?

[Shawn]

How low can you possibly go, picketing a man's funeral? Come on.

[clifford_thornton]

They usually reserve it for veterans.

[tjluke68]

Will the masses picket, just for the fuck of it, when one of them die? These pigs are disgusting excuses for humans...