Silverbolt Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 Message from Wendy Dio 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 http://www.ronniejamesdio.com/ Quote
Silverbolt Posted May 16, 2010 Author Posted May 16, 2010 Are you s**tting me? Is this for real?? i wish it wasn't. Quote
Icarus999 Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 What happened? I did not know he was ill. This is truly a Great tragedy to the entire Rock N Roll community. The man was a huge influence on several sub genre's of metal vocalists. This is a sad day. Quote
Silverbolt Posted May 16, 2010 Author Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) What happened? I did not know he was ill. This is truly a Great tragedy to the entire Rock N Roll community. The man was a huge influence on several sub genre's of metal vocalists. This is a sad day. Stomach cancer...he was diagnosticated last october. and i missed the opportunitty to go in a heaven and hell concert last year in Brasilia...i feel like an asshole now...what i will tell to my sons when i have some? one of my biggest wishes was to see again rainbow playing with its original formation, at least blackmore and Dio. Edited May 16, 2010 by Silverbolt Quote
Fubar512 Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 Holy s**t! I somehow missed the news that he was even sick.... Quote
Silverbolt Posted May 16, 2010 Author Posted May 16, 2010 well mates, he was a legend of Rock, its not fair that the mass media didn't spread the news that he was sick, unfortunately. anyway...here in Brazil we have a great tradition with rock and metal bands and one of our best sites is this one http://whiplash.net/ its in portuguese, but you can keep informed of what is happening in rock and heavy metal world. R.I.P Dio. Quote
+whiteknight06604 Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) Edited May 16, 2010 by whiteknight06604 Quote
Ruggbutt Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 I knew about his cancer for some time. I was hoping that he was going to be able to beat it. RIP RJD. You were an important part of my young adulthood. I'll miss you. Quote
FalconC45 Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 Holy sh!t!!! I grew up w/him singing for Black Sabbath. DAMN! <METAL HORNS> I hope he's rocking at heaven's gate... Falcon Quote
Lt. James Cater Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 Get home from work, turn on the computer, head to combatace, get shocked! Just a few days ago i must have watched about a dozen videos with Ronnie James Dio on youtube. Man, the memories of being a metalhead in the 80s made for a nice night. Saw him twice, in 1985 with Yngwie Malmsteen and in 1987 with Megadeth. They were great gigs and Ronnie James Dio was a hell of a frontman with an amazing voice. I'm just curious to see if the media will give him the respect that they smother the current "artists" with. Quote
ONETINSOLDIER Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 worked his show last year,,bums me out to hear this, RIP, RONNIE,,, Quote
OvS Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 This sucks... In tribute, maybe I'll blast "Mob Rules" on my ipod and go trash something... like I did back in the 80's to the same song... OvS Quote
Slartibartfast Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 Ouch this is not good... grew up with his music and the influneces it created... hope he´s rocking wherever it is he goes... Quote
Fubar512 Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 We search for the truth We could die upon the tooth But the thrill of just the chase Is worth the pain... We'll know for the first time If we're evil or divine We're the last in line! We're the last in line! 1 Quote
Silverbolt Posted May 17, 2010 Author Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) So live for today Tomorrow never comes Die young, die young Can't you see the writing in the air? Die young, gonna die young Someone stopped the fair Edited May 17, 2010 by Silverbolt Quote
Mannie Posted May 18, 2010 Posted May 18, 2010 My heartfelt to the family and loved ones. Ronnie. May you catch the rainbow and glide it to the Valhalla of the great Rock stars in the sky. RIP Sir. Time is standing still He gave me back my will Oh, oh, oh, oh Going home I'm going home My eyes are bleeding And my heart is weeping We still hope, we still hope, oh Take me back He gave me back my will Oh, oh, oh, oh Going home I'm going home My eyes are bleeding And my heart is weeping We still hope, we still hope, oh Take me back, take me back Back to my home, oh, oh... Quote
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