Heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio dies at 67

Jeebizz · 05-17-2010, 09:18 AM

"American heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, who replaced Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath, has died at the age of 67, his wife and manager have said."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8685851.stm

A legendary metal singer has left us.

the trooper · 05-17-2010, 10:50 AM

Damn shame.
Condolences to his family and friends.

Jeebizz · 05-17-2010, 11:07 AM

Although he may be gone, we do still have his music. That will always live on! Rock on! *devil horns* \m/

@the trooper: I just now noticed your nick. Is it tied to Iron Maiden's "The Trooper", from the Piece of Mind album?

the trooper · 05-17-2010, 11:12 AM

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@the trooper: I just now noticed your nick. Is it tied to Iron Maiden's "The Trooper", from the Piece of Mind album?

Absolutely!.
Well spotted.
And you can guarantee some Rainbow and Dio era 'Sabbath will be getting played at my place today

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Jeebizz · 05-17-2010, 11:18 AM

Excellent! I am already playing Black Sabbath's Heaven and Hell album. \m/

\m/

////// · 05-17-2010, 11:59 AM

damn, he was my childhood hero, or one of them

Jeebizz · 05-17-2010, 01:34 PM

And now some glorious Dio videos:

Holy Diver

Looks like Rainbow In The Dark is not available on youtube though.