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17 May 2010
This is heart-breaking news for me.
Ronnie James Dio is, and probably always be my favorite singer. Whether it be with Rainbow, Black Sabbath or with his own band as Dio; even with the early Elf.
I was finally going to see him live with Black Sabbath at the end of June. Actually he was the primary reason I was even going to the festival.
I am at a loss of words.
Fade away, fade away… :(
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about 1 month ago - 1 comment
(Review from bbc.co.uk) When former Black Sabbath and Rainbow frontman Ronnie James Dio exploded out of the gate with a formidable new band and a simply awesome new album, he was an artist reborn. The year was 1983 and the band – simply christened Dio – were on fire, as the album – the immaculate,
about 9 months ago - 2 comments
(Review from roadrunnerrecords.com) On Thursday July 30, 2009, Heaven & Hell took to the stage at the famous Wacken festival in Germany as part of the tour in support of their album ‘The Devil You Know’, released earlier in the year. Although nobody knew at the time, it was to be Ronnie James Dio’s last
about 1 year ago - 3 comments
(Review from allmusic, blabbermouth.net, wikipedia) After the band’s successful 2007 world tour, “Heaven & Hell” entered the studio to record the album “Devil You Know”. This is a heavier album than any of its three predecessors with the same line-up (Heaven and Hell, Mob Rules, Dehumanizer); whether it’s due to the bandmembers’ advancing age or
about 3 years ago - 1 comment
Thanks to Man in Silence for the review contribution. (Review from amazon, allmusic) Captured live in front of a sold-out London crowd, Ronnie James Dio delivers a truly memorable performance on this truly memorable night. Dio has been hailed as one of the finest voices in rock for over 30 years now and for good
about 3 years ago - 2 comments
Thanks to Man in Silence for the review contribution. (Review from amazon, metal-archives.com) With “Magica” and “Killing the Dragon” under his belt, Ronnie James Dio has had something of a resurgance recently amongst the metal community. “Master of the Moon” clings to the Dungeons and Dragons theme that suits him so well. The return of
about 3 years ago - 5 comments
Thanks to Man in Silence for the review contribution. (Review from metal-archives.com) “Evil or Divine” is a live album featuring Doug Aldrich on guitar, recorded in New York City in 2002. The entire band was spot on this night, and the recording quality was exceptional. This album starts with “Killing The Dragon”, and as usual
about 3 years ago - 2 comments
Thanks to Man in Silence for the review contribution. (Review from amazon, metal-archives.com) Sword-and-sorcery maven Ronnie James Dio keeps trucking in the D&D themes with “Killing the Dragon”, his ninth solo studio album. Craig Goldy is out the door again, Doug Aldrich fills in guitars. Although it’s easy to dismiss Dio the lyricist as some
about 3 years ago - 3 comments
Thanks to Man in Silence for the review contribution. (Review from amazon, metal-archives.com, wikipedia) In the 90s, few expected to ever hear from Ronnie James Dio again. Yet, he adapted and managed to survive. His dislike for his own solo work in the 90s was growing and he asked Craig Goldy to return in June
about 3 years ago - 4 comments
Thanks to Man in Silence for the review contribution. (Review from amazon, allmusic) This is a sprawling double live set that if nothing else proves that at the end of the century Ronnie James Dio still has some of the best set of pipes in the business. The album was recorded on the “Angry Machines”
about 3 years ago - 2 comments
(Review from metal-archives.com, allmusic) “Angry Machines” is a natural follow-up to the band’s previous album with the same line-up. Awkward sound all across the board, dissonant riffs, random baroque symphonic pieces, and confusing social commentary! Whether you get it or not, the album is making a statement. The lyrics mostly avoid Dio’s familiar medieval-fantasy D&D
about 1 year ago
Doubtlessly, it couldn’t be more mournful. But we all know he will live on forever through his musical legacy.
Goodbye, Ronnie James Dio. Now, you’re IMMORTAL.
R.I.P.
about 1 year ago
Ronnie was a big part of my musical life the last 30 some years, and I fell in love with his voice the first time I heard Man on the Silver Mountain. Then I saw him fronting Sabbath on the Mob Rules tour – that’s what I’m listening to right now. Well done sir – you will be missed.
about 1 year ago
“Doubtlessly, it couldn’t be more mournful. But we all know he will live on forever through his musical legacy.
Goodbye, Ronnie James Dio. Now, you’re IMMORTAL.
R.I.P.” I couldn’t have said it any better. Rock in Paradise Ronnie. :) On a side note, you have really put this new site together well. I think it’s even better than your previous blogs. Thank you for all the great music, especially Ronnie’s work. Cheers.
about 1 year ago
One of the greatest singers ever. Wonderful voice and so many good songs. This talented guy is history of rock.
You always imagine that special people like Him never die. But we are just as, in Autumn, leaves on the trees. It’s so sad…
We can only pray for Him.
Rest in peace Ronnie.
Sit tibi terra levis.
about 1 year ago
His voice is silenced, but the echoes will be a long time dying out.
about 1 year ago
Ronnie James Dio.
Attained immortality on
16 May, 2010.
Never more for us.
about 1 year ago
I too was hooked as a fan the first time I heard Man on the Silver Mountain. I was lucky enough to see him with Balck Sabbath on the Heaven and Hell Tour right after I graduated from high school. His music has been a part o the soundtrack of my life for over 30 years.
You will be missed Ronnie, but now you are jamming with Cozy again.
about 1 year ago
Not fade away.
about 1 year ago
I always liked him best in Elf, pre-Rainbow. His real name was Ronald James Pardovana…Requiescat In Pace.