Metal legend Ronnie James Dio dead at 67

[MrPeanut420]

By WAYNE PARRY, Associated Press Writer Wayne Parry, Associated Press Writer Ronnie James Dio, whose soaring vocals, poetic lyrics and mythic tales of a never-ending struggle between good and evil broke new ground in heavy metal, died Sunday, according to a statement from his wife and manager. He was 67.
Dio revealed last summer that he was suffering from stomach cancer shortly after wrapping up a tour in Atlantic City, N.J. with the latest incarnation of Black Sabbath, under the name Heaven And Hell.



"Today my heart is broken," Wendy Dio wrote on the singer's site, adding he died at 7:45 a.m. "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," Wendy Dio continued. "We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us ... Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever."
The statement was confirmed by Los Angeles publicist Maureen O'Connor.

Dio rose to fame in 1975 as the first lead singer of Rainbow, the heavy metal band put together by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, who had just quit Deep Purple.
Dio then replaced legendary vocalist Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath in 1980 with the critically acclaimed album "Heaven And Hell," considered by many critics to be one of the finest heavy metal albums of all time. His on-again, off-again tenure with Black Sabbath touched off an intense debate among fans as to which singer was the true essence of the band ? a discussion that lasted until his death.
He also enjoyed a successful solo career with his self-titled band, Dio, in between his three stints with Black Sabbath (1980-82; 1992; and 2007-2009, when the band toured as Heaven And Hell, to differentiate it from Osbourne-led versions of Sabbath). Many of his most memorable songs revolved around the struggle between good and evil, including his signature tune "Heaven And Hell." He also drew heavily on medieval imagery in songs like "Neon Knights," "Killing The Dragon" and "Stargazer."
"He possessed one of the greatest voices in all of heavy metal, and had a heart to match it," said Twisted Sister guitarist Jay Jay French, whose band toured with Dio since 1983, and was to do so again this summer at European rock festivals. "He was the nicest, classiest person you would ever want to meet."
Dio organized an all-star charity collaboration in 1986 called "Hear N Aid" to raise money for famine relief in Africa, styled on the successful "We Are The World" campaign of a few years earlier. His solo hits included "Rainbow In The Dark, "The Last In Line" and "Holy Diver."
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MrPeanut420 Reviewed by MrPeanut420 on 16th May 2010. Metal legend Ronnie James Dio dead at 67 By WAYNE PARRY, Associated Press Writer Wayne Parry, Associated Press Writer Ronnie James Dio, whose soaring vocals, poetic lyrics and mythic tales of a never-ending struggle between good and evil broke new ground in heavy metal, died Sunday, according to a statement from his wife and manager. He was 67. Dio revealed last summer that he was suffering from stomach cancer shortly after wrapping up a tour in Atlantic City, N.J. with the latest incarnation of Black Sabbath, under the name Heaven Rating: 5

[The Coon]

Scene news?

[xfernanx]

He was a legend!
Had the opportunity to saw him live once!

RIP Ronnie James Dio
@The Coon.... Scene News? Scene Rock News

[MrPeanut420]

what coon music is all about the Scene news? just cause its not warez its still the scene

[The Coon]

A metal legend who dies..

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Latest News in regards to happenings in the scene.
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[MrPeanut420]

well it is scene news the scene is warez, music , movies, gameing,
is all considered the scene

[The Coon]

I don't think that's what this is meant for..
Take a closer look to all the topic titles in this forum..

http://www.besthostingforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=14

[Mr Happy]

Coon I agree with you and think it's more General Discussion but really, who cares where it's posted. If you just leave it, it will fade away into the archives anyway.

Ontopic. 67 is an ok age for a rock star when you think of Elvis, John Lennon, Michael Jackson, Kurt Cobain and some other big stars.

If your an uploader start uploading some back catalog stuff. Remember their was a huge boom last summer of Michael Jackson downloads. If you submit to Katz now you'll be on the front page of Katz tomorrow when everyone's looking for them

[DeLeTeD]

To prevent more off topic discussion I moved it to general. Really the term "Scene" can be for warez, music, movies, clothing, food, games, or whatever (you get my point). I suppose since the location of the forum it is suggested it is the warez scene.

Anyways as Mr Happy said uploaders should upload and help boost as the same was done for MJ.

[xfernanx]

Uploading some dvds of him now ^^