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Post by MaidenOz on May 17, 2010 11:32:36 GMT 10
Sad news. The metal world has lost a legend. Message from Wendy Dio www.ronniejamesdio.com/Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes before he peacefully passed away. Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us. Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss. Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever. - Wendy Dio You can leave your condolences on Facebook www.facebook.com/OfficialRonnieJamesDioHe has influenced countless numbers of musicians worldwide. He is known as the father of our beloved horns up signal and to some had been worshiped to almost godlike status. The metal world will be mourning today, and for a long time to come. R.I.P. Dio You will be sadly missed.  |
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Post by MaidenOz on May 17, 2010 11:39:27 GMT 10
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Post by axesofevil on May 17, 2010 12:05:01 GMT 10
R.I.P. to a true gentleman and absolute legend
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Post by tazz1973 on May 17, 2010 12:21:34 GMT 10
I posted similar yesterday and then word was it was a hoax so deleted it... I never really knew much of his stuff but know what a key figure in metal's history he was... sad day and sorry to learn it was true...
RIP
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Post by Wrathchild on May 17, 2010 14:14:41 GMT 10
Its very sad I loved DIO he was an inspiration and a huge part of our metal scene! ;D  |
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Post by stormster on May 17, 2010 15:54:01 GMT 10
DIO i really liked. Im so appeciative that i got to see him perform with Heaven and Hell. I remember the rumours after Heaven and Hell that he may bring his own band down, and it was almost like a maiden-like rumour for me. I love his solo stuff. His music has an awesome hard rock feel to it, but it's also covered with a mystique; it made me wonder. The fact that his music had the maiden-esque touch for me wasn't all of it; he seemed so humble, so grateful for each and everyone's interest in his music. His music was awesome, and so was he. Rest In Peace Dio, we all love you.
Do youself a favour and listen or watch some Dio material right now. I just finished watching his Holy Diver (live) dvd, Awesome.
NLT: Dio - Don't Talk To Strangers
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Post by Sands Of Time on May 17, 2010 16:07:03 GMT 10
What a voice, what a loss
i'm shattered
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Post by Mr Damage on May 17, 2010 18:42:09 GMT 10
Rainbow - On Stage, Black Sabbath - Heaven & Hell/The Mob Rules, Dio - Holy Diver
These albums have been massive in my life & they still get a regular spin to this day.
A sad day for metal.............. Catch the Rainbow Ronnie \,,/ \,,/
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Post by Still_Life on May 21, 2010 21:44:52 GMT 10
I'm in shock, just got home from a holiday today to this news.
RIP Dio - terrible loss...
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Post by tazz1973 on May 22, 2010 19:43:55 GMT 10
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Post by MaidenOz on May 24, 2010 17:37:50 GMT 10
Yep Sick F**kers the lot of em. These are the same sick bastards that protest at the funerals of returned soldiers. And they actually believe they're doing the families a favour. Deluded, insane, psychotic etc. F**k EM. |
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Post by stormster on May 26, 2010 0:08:01 GMT 10
Yep Sick F**kers the lot of em. These are the same sick bastards that protest at the funerals of returned soldiers. And they actually believe they're doing the families a favour. Deluded, insane, psychotic etc. F**k EM. Couldn't put it better myself. Let him rest in peace. Who the hell goes and protests at someone's funeral, saying how bad they were (with filthy/vulgar language i might add), whilst his family are there mourning, as well as hundred of fans. Its F**ked. |
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