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Ronnie James Dio (Official Tribute Thread)
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Astrid Kirchherr65
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I think this was the first time I really realized WHO Ronnie was when this video came out on MTV
Then of course, I explored him futher and fell in love with Rainbow/Black Sabbath , solo stuff....
This is very 80's but I STILL love it
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I think this was the first time I really realized WHO Ronnie was when this video came out on MTV
Then of course, I explored him futher and fell in love with Rainbow/Black Sabbath , solo stuff....
This is very 80's but I STILL love it
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RIP Ronnie.
I loved the Holy Diver album. My favorite Dio tunes were Invisible, and Don't Talk To Strangers. Since I heard the news, I've been jamming Dio on my i pod.
RIP Ronnie.
I loved the Holy Diver album. My favorite Dio tunes were Invisible, and Don't Talk To Strangers. Since I heard the news, I've been jamming Dio on my i pod.
ladyislingering
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Ronnie really kicked ass.
I've never been a huge fan of his, but I dare say there's nobody else in the business who, at his age, IS as metal or will ever BE as metal as Ronnie James Dio.
Further pushing for the cure . . . Cancer is a heartless monster.
Ronnie really kicked ass.
I've never been a huge fan of his, but I dare say there's nobody else in the business who, at his age, IS as metal or will ever BE as metal as Ronnie James Dio.
Further pushing for the cure . . . Cancer is a heartless monster.
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Metalheads are throwing our horns to the sky and saluting one of the best.
Another metal god has taken his place in the afterlife and is rockin' it harder than ever.
RIP, Ronnie.
Metalheads are throwing our horns to the sky and saluting one of the best.
Another metal god has taken his place in the afterlife and is rockin' it harder than ever.
RIP, Ronnie.
annie
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As I posted on the other thread, we have lost the most glorious voice in rock history. I don't remember when I first heard him, but he made such an impression that I immediately bought all his work. I will be listening to all of them during the next few days. He was a real mensch and inspiration to us all.
As I posted on the other thread, we have lost the most glorious voice in rock history. I don't remember when I first heard him, but he made such an impression that I immediately bought all his work. I will be listening to all of them during the next few days. He was a real mensch and inspiration to us all.
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For a good period of time I didn't like Ronnie actually. I was bitter with him for taking over the helm of Sabbath after Ozzy's departure and my thinking was "Heaven and Hell? What is this? Sabbath without Ozzy?! I shall shun you Dio!" (This was before I was aware of the...I dunno....other dozen singers that have been in Sabbath over the years). But somewhere down the road I gave the title track a listen and was blown away. I'd clearly made a mistake in my bitterness and that track alone influences me as a singer and is one of my favorite songs of all time. I would then later really get into his work with Rainbow and of course with Dio (the "Holy Diver" album is SO underrated) and Ronnie James Dio would cement himself in my physique as one of the most powerful, consistent, and talented singers in music and I know that will never change.
I've said it about a million times today all over the net but I'm going say it one more time; Ronnie, we love you and you will be missed.
For a good period of time I didn't like Ronnie actually. I was bitter with him for taking over the helm of Sabbath after Ozzy's departure and my thinking was "Heaven and Hell? What is this? Sabbath without Ozzy?! I shall shun you Dio!" (This was before I was aware of the...I dunno....other dozen singers that have been in Sabbath over the years). But somewhere down the road I gave the title track a listen and was blown away. I'd clearly made a mistake in my bitterness and that track alone influences me as a singer and is one of my favorite songs of all time. I would then later really get into his work with Rainbow and of course with Dio (the "Holy Diver" album is SO underrated) and Ronnie James Dio would cement himself in my physique as one of the most powerful, consistent, and talented singers in music and I know that will never change.
I've said it about a million times today all over the net but I'm going say it one more time; Ronnie, we love you and you will be missed.
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METALLICA Drummer's Letter To RONNIE JAMES DIO - May 16, 2010
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has penned the following open letter to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):
"Dear Ronnie,
"I just got off stage in Zagreb. I was met with the news that you've passed on. I'm kind of in shock, but I wanted you to know that you were one of the main reasons I made it onto that stage to begin with.
"When I first saw you in ELF, opening for DEEP PURPLE in 1975, I was completely blown away by the power in your voice, your presence on stage, your confidence, and the ease with which you seemed to connect to 6,000 Danish people and one starry-eyed 11-year-old, most of whom were not familiar with ELF's music. The following year, I was so psyched when I heard the results of you joining forces with my favorite guitar player. You guys sounded so right for each other and I instantly became RAINBOW's #1 fan in Denmark.
"In the fall of 1976, when you played your first show in Copenhagen, I was literally in the front row and the couple of times we made eye contact you made me feel like the most important person in the world. The news that you guys were staying in town on your day off somehow embedded itself in my brain and I made the pilgrimage to the Plaza Hotel to see if I could somehow grab a picture, an autograph, a moment, anything. A few hours later you came out and were so kind and caring... pictures, autographs and a couple minutes of casual banter. I was on top of the world, inspired and ready for anything. RAINBOW came to Copenhagen a couple more times over the next few years and each time you guys blew my mind, and for a good three years were my absolute favorite band on this planet.
"Over the years I've been fortunate enough to run into you a half dozen times or so and each time you were as kind, caring and gracious as you were in 1976 outside the hotel.
"When we finally got a chance to play together in Austria in 2007, even though I may not have let on, I was literally transformed back to that little snot-nosed kid who you met and inspired 31 years earlier and it was such a ****ing honor and a dream come true to share a stage with you and the rest of the legends in HEAVEN & HELL.
"A couple of weeks ago when I heard that you were not going to be able to make it to the Sonisphere shows that we would be sharing this June, I wanted to call you and let you know that I was thinking of you and wish you well, but I kind of pussied out, thinking the last thing you needed in your recovery was feeling obligated to take a phone call from a Danish drummer/fan boy. I wish I'd made that call.
"We will miss you immensely on the dates, and we will be thinking of you with great admiration and affection during that run. It seemed so right to have you out on tour with the so-called 'Big Four' since you obviously were one of the main reasons that the four bands even exist.
"Your ears will definitely be burning during those two weeks because all of us will be talking, reminiscing and sharing stories about how knowing you has made our lives that much better.
"Ronnie, your voice impacted and empowered me, your music inspired and influenced me, and your kindness touched and moved me. Thank you.
"Much love."
METALLICA Drummer's Letter To RONNIE JAMES DIO - May 16, 2010
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has penned the following open letter to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):
"Dear Ronnie,
"I just got off stage in Zagreb. I was met with the news that you've passed on. I'm kind of in shock, but I wanted you to know that you were one of the main reasons I made it onto that stage to begin with.
"When I first saw you in ELF, opening for DEEP PURPLE in 1975, I was completely blown away by the power in your voice, your presence on stage, your confidence, and the ease with which you seemed to connect to 6,000 Danish people and one starry-eyed 11-year-old, most of whom were not familiar with ELF's music. The following year, I was so psyched when I heard the results of you joining forces with my favorite guitar player. You guys sounded so right for each other and I instantly became RAINBOW's #1 fan in Denmark.
"In the fall of 1976, when you played your first show in Copenhagen, I was literally in the front row and the couple of times we made eye contact you made me feel like the most important person in the world. The news that you guys were staying in town on your day off somehow embedded itself in my brain and I made the pilgrimage to the Plaza Hotel to see if I could somehow grab a picture, an autograph, a moment, anything. A few hours later you came out and were so kind and caring... pictures, autographs and a couple minutes of casual banter. I was on top of the world, inspired and ready for anything. RAINBOW came to Copenhagen a couple more times over the next few years and each time you guys blew my mind, and for a good three years were my absolute favorite band on this planet.
"Over the years I've been fortunate enough to run into you a half dozen times or so and each time you were as kind, caring and gracious as you were in 1976 outside the hotel.
"When we finally got a chance to play together in Austria in 2007, even though I may not have let on, I was literally transformed back to that little snot-nosed kid who you met and inspired 31 years earlier and it was such a ****ing honor and a dream come true to share a stage with you and the rest of the legends in HEAVEN & HELL.
"A couple of weeks ago when I heard that you were not going to be able to make it to the Sonisphere shows that we would be sharing this June, I wanted to call you and let you know that I was thinking of you and wish you well, but I kind of pussied out, thinking the last thing you needed in your recovery was feeling obligated to take a phone call from a Danish drummer/fan boy. I wish I'd made that call.
"We will miss you immensely on the dates, and we will be thinking of you with great admiration and affection during that run. It seemed so right to have you out on tour with the so-called 'Big Four' since you obviously were one of the main reasons that the four bands even exist.
"Your ears will definitely be burning during those two weeks because all of us will be talking, reminiscing and sharing stories about how knowing you has made our lives that much better.
"Ronnie, your voice impacted and empowered me, your music inspired and influenced me, and your kindness touched and moved me. Thank you.
"Much love."
Lynch
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Holy shit, Lars has a heart.
Very nice letter to say the very least. Reading all sorts of letters on the internet tonight regarding other musicians, album reviewers, interviewers, media and the like... there's nothing even remotely hinting at a bad word about Ronnie. I guess that goes without saying because who WOULD actually something negative on a day like today but still, its a reflection on something I said last night or this morning that I never ever over the years heard an unkind word spoken about him, other than from a few former bandmates and like I said there... who gets along with ~everyone~ at work. But in general, supposedly one of the nicest guys you could ever want to meet.
Holy shit, Lars has a heart.
Very nice letter to say the very least. Reading all sorts of letters on the internet tonight regarding other musicians, album reviewers, interviewers, media and the like... there's nothing even remotely hinting at a bad word about Ronnie. I guess that goes without saying because who WOULD actually something negative on a day like today but still, its a reflection on something I said last night or this morning that I never ever over the years heard an unkind word spoken about him, other than from a few former bandmates and like I said there... who gets along with ~everyone~ at work. But in general, supposedly one of the nicest guys you could ever want to meet.
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