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Ronnie James Dio Dies, May 16th 2010
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Sun May 16, 2010 12:39 pmby neillyb
Apparantly it was a hoax before but uhhh it's true
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbe ... mID=140129Wendy 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."
Re: Ronnie James Dio Dies, May 16th 2010
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Sun May 16, 2010 1:01 pmby Fuzzboy
Wow.
Re: Ronnie James Dio Dies, May 16th 2010
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Sun May 16, 2010 1:04 pmby kikithehead
Very sad news...
Re: Ronnie James Dio Dies, May 16th 2010
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Sun May 16, 2010 1:11 pmby Billy Rhomboid
RIP Ronnie.
Re: Ronnie James Dio Dies, May 16th 2010
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Sun May 16, 2010 1:26 pmby Atari
Christ. He fought a brave fight.
All my best wishes to his nearest and dearest, I was so hoping he'd be well enough for Bloodstock, before all H&H's dates got pulled.
A sad day indeed.
Re: Ronnie James Dio Dies, May 16th 2010
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Sun May 16, 2010 1:42 pmby daneulephus
Glad I got to see him solo and with H & H before he passed. He was the master.
Re: Ronnie James Dio Dies, May 16th 2010
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Sun May 16, 2010 1:59 pmby ctfod
I heard about this earlier, it's terrible. I mean, this is the guy who invented the devil horns, for christ's sakes. A guy who frolicked around in woods with funny clothes and swords before the black metallers took to it. RIP.
Re: Ronnie James Dio Dies, May 16th 2010
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Sun May 16, 2010 2:12 pmby EphelDuath666
saw him with H&H last year too
RIP
Re: Ronnie James Dio Dies, May 16th 2010
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Sun May 16, 2010 2:12 pmby Octillus
My first concert (while in utero, my mom 6 months pregnant) was Dio.
My first actual concert was Dio.
I miss him already.
Re: Ronnie James Dio Dies, May 16th 2010
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Sun May 16, 2010 2:38 pmby Wander
I gotta put some Rainbow playing.
RIP, I was lucky enough to see him live last year as well... A true legend.
Re: Ronnie James Dio Dies, May 16th 2010
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Sun May 16, 2010 3:24 pmby ppinkham
Wow. RJD was a huge part of my life in my teens. RIP, Ronnie James!
Re: Ronnie James Dio Dies, May 16th 2010
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Sun May 16, 2010 4:44 pmby Centurion
What a shitty end to a shitty day!
RIP
I told my girlfriend that the news was sad. She was like "So? You where not a fan of him anyways"
I just "eh..if I was to write down a list of my 20 favorite vocalist he would be on it"
She just "Uh.."
Sad news..
(anyone ever noticed dev`s vocals on Vampira btw?
)
Re: Ronnie James Dio Dies, May 16th 2010
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Sun May 16, 2010 5:06 pmby WickedBuddhi
This has been a sad year for metal. Rest in Peace Dio!
Re: Ronnie James Dio Dies, May 16th 2010
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Sun May 16, 2010 8:21 pmby sj_2150
it seemed to be a rumour at 1st but now it seems to be pretty certain that its for real. it sucks alot. the man was one of the greats of metal
Re: Ronnie James Dio Dies, May 16th 2010
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Sun May 16, 2010 8:22 pmby Jack8the8Ripper
My first real concert was headlined by H&H, and I was lucky enough to see them again the next year. Was never a huge fan but much respect, he was a man who never had to pretend he was someone he wasn't...he was DIO
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