Dio

[BassScum]

I'm going to play "Man On The Silver Mountain" for a day straight in tribute.

Yeah! Weird thing is that my band played that song yesterday for the 1st time in quite a while. Clueless as to the seriousness of his illness.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

This is sad, but on the bright side the guy had a successful music career since the 50s, and lived to be a ripe old age. I only hope that the same thing happens for me.

67 is not young, but not that old either.

 

[CapnSev]

67 is not young, but not that old either.

Meh. Old enough for me to call it quits if I have to. Its definitely on the older side in the rock and roll world.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Meh. Old enough for me to call it quits if I have to. Its definitely on the older side in the rock and roll world.

It's easy to talk that noise when you're 26.

 

[CapnSev]

It's easy to talk that noise when you're 26.

Ha! Yeah maybe.

 

[perfektspace6]

Back in the 80s Dio organized heavy metal's answer to "We Are the World":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZktrrqT1A0

RIP RJD

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You can't spell "Studio" without "Dio".

Holy **** this is epic! I shouldn't say this on a bass player forum but they should have just traded solo licks on guitar for 10 minutes with that lineup. Awesome shredders.

Glad I saw him once opening for Maiden. One of the best rock vocalist ever.

By the way. can anyone ID the guy with the fro and mustache at about the 6 minute mark?

 

[R Baer]

RJD - Thanks for the everlasting music. Rock on Forever

 

[cygnuswth2112]

yeah mob rules!.....banged my head to that so many times.....that classic metal voice will be missed
perfekt....I believe the guy in the stars vid is drummer Carmine Appice (his bro is also on that project)

 

[Edgar664]

RIP (Rock In Peace) Dio...

 

[juriscon]

Holy **** this is epic! I shouldn't say this on a bass player forum but they should have just traded solo licks on guitar for 10 minutes with that lineup. Awesome shredders.

Glad I saw him once opening for Maiden. One of the best rock vocalist ever.

By the way. can anyone ID the guy with the fro and mustache at about the 6 minute mark?

Are you talking about this cat? If so that's legendary drummer Carmine Appice.

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[pnut166]

While I was never a fan of the early metal "wailers", RJD was in rarefied air among his particular peers. He was an incredibly gifted musician, showman, songwriter, and human being. Regardless of musical taste, the world is worse without him. RIP and God bless.

 

[Haysoochreesto]

It's been coming for a while. I first heard that he had stomach cancer a couple of months ago. We're gonna open our next gig with Heaven and Hell. I hope we do it justice. RIP Ronnie James. You were loved by millions

 

[JayAmel]

I'm very sad. As far as I can remember, what appears to me to be his most stunning job is Rainbow's first album. Anyway, RJD's passing is a great loss. RIP man.

 

[Korladis]

I feel so lucky to have seen him with Heaven and Hell.

 

[cavemanfr]

I've still got my original Holy Diver album. RIP Ronnie James Dio. \m/

 

[dave_bass5]

:'(


I have never felt so sad about a musician dieing before.

As well as all the other lovely comments about him, all of which i agree with, this is also how im feeling.
Ive never, ever felt tearful like this about a musician dying before.
It could well be that its caught me on a bad day (it is monday after all) but while i want to put on some Rainbow on i just cant as ill blubber all over my desk.

RIP Ronnie, hope you Catch your Rainbow.

 

[zagralin_arf]

I'm devastated.

I've had family memebers die. I've had 2 year relationships end. Neither have hurt as bad as this.

Dio was more than a musician. He was an Icon. From his very beginning as a doo wop rocker in the 50's he evolved into THE voice of Metal.

Its devastating to me most of all because he was there when it all started. The Rock Revolution wasn't enough for him...he needed more. He needed Metal...before any of us knew what it was he needed it. He fed it to us....he made us need it...

METAL LIVES FOREVER! DIO YOU HAVE ASCENDED TO A METAL GOD!

 

[zagralin_arf]

As well as all the other lovely comments about him, all of which i agree with, this is also how im feeling.
Ive never, ever felt tearful like this about a musician dying before.
It could well be that its caught me on a bad day (it is monday after all) but while i want to put on some Rainbow on i just cant as ill blubber all over my desk.

RIP Ronnie, hope you Catch your Rainbow.

Dude call me a pussy but this kills me...I've been tearing up all day. Its ok when its for an icon....and Dio was more than an icon.

 

[dave_bass5]

Dude call me a pussy but this kills me...I've been tearing up all day. Its ok when its for an icon....and Dio was more than an icon.

Damn, the last couple of posts have set me off (that and im listening Catch the rainbow from on stage).

Going to un subscribe to this thread for a few hours.

 

[zagralin_arf]

Dude...try Rainbow Eyes and looking at a pic of that special girl...

I'm hurt dude...this kills me.

I've been doing nothing but killing beer without regard for my job tomorrow....I don't care. May 16 is officially a Heavy Metal Holiday. **** work. **** jobs. GOD ****ING BLESS RONNIE JAMES DIO.