Never even heard of him, but rip nevertheless. It's never good when someones favourite artist dies or an artist who helped someone through some tough times dies
I really wish id got to see the Dio Sabbath line up. I assume thats what you saw Tore? Ive seen the Ozzy line-up which for me, is the definitive and theres no comparison but theres some stuff decent stuff from the Dio era.
I just heard about this yesterday from my friend. He was such a great singer, and one of the best metal frontman ever. It's a ****ing shame! I'm glad I've got to see Heaven & Hell live back in 07.
R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio. You will never be forgotten.
I was wondering why they pulled out of the Sonisphere festival (Heaven & Hell that is) and obviously they knew something we didn't. Very saddened by this news as I was hoping to see him with the sabbath guys in June. RIP even if your lyrics were a crock you still made some damn classic Metal.
One of my favorite singers. He was on the hottest of hot streaks during the late 70's/early 80's with Rainbow Rising, Long Live Rock n Roll, Heaven and Hell, Mob Rules and Holy Diver. I'll remeraber him as one of the greats.
Damn, he was one of those figures in music that I just kind of always figured would be around. I'm getting a pet snake soon and I'm going to name him Ronnie in memory of him.