ronnie james dio died today

this comes as big surprise and shock to me. i know they canceled heaven and hell tour this year but i was really hoping (i was almost positive) that ronnie is gonna beat cancer especially after his wife wendy said that cancer has shrunk a lot after his 7th chemo and that he is doing fine (it was diagnosed in early stage last year). i was certain ronnie would slay that dragon! he wasn't one of the best metal voices, he was THE BEST voice in metal! such a small guy physically  with such an amazing voice! i was hoping of seeing him live with sabbath, another legend i won't see performing.
he was also one of the kindest people in music business, very intelligent and appreciative of his fans who meant the world to him. when dio spoke about his fans you always get the feeling that he is there cos of them and not the other way around. real class act!
rock in peace dear ronnie, you will never be forgotten and in the words of another greatly missed legend rory gallagher-they don't make them like you anymore, that's for sure...

Double Rubble

INot a big fan, but, i's too bad he died. RIP Ronnie James Dio!

It's also too bad that they only play 'Rainbow In The Dark' on New England radio stations!

TRIPLE Rubble

Absolutely gutted! Saw him many times and met him a few years back. A true gentleman.

Cant wait for Download now. Brian and Rog joining Taylor Hawkins on the Dio stage for a rendition of Heaven and Hell. It might just happen!

I seriously hope they will do a Ronnie James Dio Tribute concert

pittrek wrote: I seriously hope they will do a Ronnie James Dio Tribute concert

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Same. He's too big a heavy metal persona NOT to pay tribute to musically.

ummmmm i seriously hope they do NOT ....   there are no good singers enough to pay tribute to his voice they all suck

just look to some of hte names 'paying tribute to him' in the press ... sebsatian bach??? no one wants to hear that screechy loser at the best of times, never mind to a tribute to the greatest voice in genre.

andreas_mercury wrote: ummmmm i seriously hope they do NOT ....   there are no good singers enough to pay tribute to his voice they all suck

just look to some of hte names 'paying tribute to him' in the press ... sebsatian bach??? no one wants to hear that screechy loser at the best of times, never mind to a tribute to the greatest voice in genre.
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I'm sure Bach would be more deserving of a tribute concert than Treasure Moment ;-)

johann sebastian, maybe ...... who at least wrote brilliant tune and music

sebastian (not only a worthless singer) is also a major leage asshole to anyone who criticizes him on internet - he lives in the same categories as Max and Amix my ex bandmates, if you really want to be to the fine point about it...