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Title: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: Chris_ on May 16, 2010, 03:30:06 PM
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Ronnie James Dio, legendary vocalist for Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell and Dio, has died after a battle with stomach cancer, according to his wife, Wendy Dio. He was 67 years old.

The heavy metal singer died early this morning. He was being treated at M.D. Anderson in Houston.

Dio was born in New Hampshire and first burst onto the scene with the band Elf.  His last studio work as part of Heaven & Hell, The Devil You Know, was released in 2009. The band was scheduled to tour this summer but canceled all dates in early May.

http://blogs.chron.com/peep/2010/05/ronnie_james_dio_dead_1.html

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Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: The Village Idiot on May 16, 2010, 03:30:48 PM
It happened last night but I couldn't find an article to post.
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: bijou on May 16, 2010, 03:36:46 PM
Sad news. I can't believe he was 67 though, I must be getting old.  :(
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: cavegal on May 16, 2010, 03:39:52 PM
No link yet. He had stomach cancer. He died this morning or late last night. I enjoyed Dio allot. Prayers and RIP.

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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
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: The Village Idiot on May 16, 2010, 03:41:52 PM
I don't listen to music ... but I didn't expect ba rocker to be born in 1942
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: BlueStateSaint on May 16, 2010, 03:58:25 PM
67?!?!?!????  I am getting old!
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: cavegal on May 16, 2010, 04:07:31 PM
67?!?!?!????  I am getting old!
67. yikes!
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: Attero Dominatus on May 16, 2010, 05:57:19 PM
Just, damn  :(

Rest In Peace.
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: IassaFTots on May 16, 2010, 08:13:50 PM
Man.  I saw him 2 or three times growing up.  What a performer.  RIP.
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: blitzkrieg_17 on May 16, 2010, 10:22:13 PM
I don't listen to music ... but I didn't expect ba rocker to be born in 1942

No music at all?
He was there from the start, and lasted into an age where corporations turn out f*cking garbage they call "rock."
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: The Village Idiot on May 16, 2010, 10:27:45 PM
No music at all?
He was there from the start, and lasted into an age where corporations turn out f*cking garbage they call "rock."

I use to listen to country, "light" rock and a little tiny bit of classical but that was all.
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: Alpha Mare on May 16, 2010, 10:37:48 PM
This'll really make you feel old:

BB King is 81
Chuck Barry is 80
James Brown is 78
Bo Diddley is 77
Fats Domino is 77
Little Richard is 74
Jerry Lee Lewis is 71
Bill Wyman is 70
Don Everly is 69
Frankie Valli is 69
Tina Turner is 68
Neil Sedaka is 67
Cliff Richard is 66
Ringo Starr is 66
David Crosby is 65
Mike Love is 65
Paul Simon is 65
Neil Diamond is 65
Bob Dyland is 65
Art Garfunkel is 65
Mick Fleetwood is 64
Paul McCartney is 64
Brian Wilson is 64
Tom Jones is 64
Mick Jagger is 63
Keith Richards is 63
Peter Cetera is 62
Joe Cocker is 62
Rod Stewart is 61
Eric Clapton is 61
Deborah Harry is 61
Don McLean is 61


Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: Chris_ on May 16, 2010, 10:49:41 PM
Bob Dyland?  Chuck Barry?  Never heard of 'em. :tongue:

I think that list might need to be updated.  Aren't some of those people already dead?
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: Attero Dominatus on May 16, 2010, 11:00:30 PM
For those who have not heard his music:
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHkNl758-YM[/youtube]
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: Attero Dominatus on May 16, 2010, 11:14:23 PM
No music at all?
He was there from the start, and lasted into an age where corporations turn out f*cking garbage they call "rock."

Yep he had been singing since 1957.
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: Alpha Mare on May 17, 2010, 12:20:48 AM
Bob Dyland?  Chuck Barry?  Never heard of 'em. :tongue:

I think that list might need to be updated.  Aren't some of those people already dead?

The live ones are even older.  :lmao:
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: NHSparky on May 17, 2010, 06:44:03 AM
I don't listen to music ... but I didn't expect ba rocker to be born in 1942

Why not?  Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and IIRC, Jim Morrison were all born in 1943...
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: Wineslob on May 17, 2010, 10:53:54 AM
This'll really make you feel old:

BB King is 81
Chuck Barry is 80
James Brown is 78
Bo Diddley is 77
Fats Domino is 77
Little Richard is 74
Jerry Lee Lewis is 71
Bill Wyman is 70
Don Everly is 69
Frankie Valli is 69
Tina Turner is 68
Neil Sedaka is 67
Cliff Richard is 66
Ringo Starr is 66
David Crosby is 65
Mike Love is 65
Paul Simon is 65
Neil Diamond is 65
Bob Dyland is 65
Art Garfunkel is 65
Mick Fleetwood is 64
Paul McCartney is 64
Brian Wilson is 64
Tom Jones is 64
Mick Jagger is 63
Keith Richards is 93
Peter Cetera is 62
Joe Cocker is 62
Rod Stewart is 61
Eric Clapton is 61
Deborah Harry is 61
Don McLean is 61





I had to fix that.      :tongue:
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: mamacags on May 17, 2010, 06:02:01 PM
I never liked him.  I couldn't stand to listen to Black Sabbath after he took over for Ozzy. (on the tapes since I wasn't into that music when it actually happened)  I always hated that devil horn shit and the whole satanism bullcrap.  It always seemed like some sort of messed up way to look cool. 
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: Alpha Mare on May 17, 2010, 07:24:28 PM
I never liked him.  I couldn't stand to listen to Black Sabbath after he took over for Ozzy. (on the tapes since I wasn't into that music when it actually happened)  I always hated that devil horn shit and the whole satanism bullcrap.  It always seemed like some sort of messed up way to look cool. 

It's only rock 'n roll, but I like it!  :-)
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: IassaFTots on May 17, 2010, 08:54:40 PM
It's only rock 'n roll, but I like it!  :-)

Ditto!   :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: Toastedturningtidelegs on May 18, 2010, 11:49:25 AM
Man.  I saw him 2 or three times growing up.  What a performer.  RIP.
A little man with a huge voice! He had one helluva range! :o
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: IassaFTots on May 21, 2010, 09:20:28 PM
Are you serious?  I think Westboro has now jumped the shark.  For the love of Pete! :banghead:

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Westboro Baptist Church has claimed that it is planning to picket the public memorial of Ronnie James Dio, who died this month from stomach cancer.

The infamous church from Kansas, who have a history of well-documented hatred towards homosexuals, are planning to protest at the memorial in Hollywood on May 30, citing that the singer is a "Satan worshipper."

In a statement released on Thursday, May 20, the church said the ex-Rainbow/Black Sabbath singer used his status and platform to "teach rebellion against God, in the form of glorying atheism, promoting the devil hand sign and other such idolatries."

The statement also read, "The arrogant God-hating fool changed his name from Padavona to Dio (meaning "God" in Italian). His Black Sabbath fans worshipped him as a god. He stood idly by & watched his niece, Gen Padavona, become a filthy porn star. God's promises are true, including his promise to punish the wicked forever."

As previously reported on Spinner, the public memorial for Dio, who was 67, will take place on May 30 at The Hall of Liberty on Forest Lawn Drive in Los Angeles.

Wendy Dio, the singer's manager and wife, has requested in lieu of sending flowers, people should instead donate to the Ronnie James Dio 'Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund' by sending donations to: Niji Entertainment Group, 12400 Ventura Blvd. #624, Studio City, CA 91604, USA.

http://www.spinner.com/2010/05/21/ronnie-james-dio-memorial-westboro-baptist-church/
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: Alpha Mare on May 21, 2010, 09:20:51 PM
Westboro plans to picket the funeral.  :censored:

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This rebel had a God-given platform – for decades – which he should have utilized to publish the truth of God. Instead, he used that platform – for decades – to teach rebellion against God, in the form glorifying atheism, promoting the devil horn hand sign & other such idolatries. Now he has been cut off by an Angry God & cast into hell.
http://www.godhatesfags.com/written/fliers/20100520_Ronnie-James-Dio-Funeral.pdf

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Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: IassaFTots on May 21, 2010, 09:22:49 PM
Westboro plans to picket the funeral.  :censored:
http://www.godhatesfags.com/written/fliers/20100520_Ronnie-James-Dio-Funeral.pdf

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Oh well hell, guess we travel in the same circles.  I just posted that in GD.  Mods, please merge.

And Westboro F's?  Go F yourself.  Thankyouverymuch.
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: NHSparky on May 22, 2010, 08:38:32 AM
Somewhere, sometime, they're going to cross a line, and some good-ol-boys (or gals) are gonna stomp some mudholes in their asses, and that'll be the end of them.

And that day can't come soon enough.
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: Peter3_1 on May 22, 2010, 10:57:51 AM
Those "Baptists" hope to get stomphed so they can sue.

Now having been pals with a rocker or two , the surprise is that some actually lived past 50. They lived pretty hard and pretty  stoned. Many died quite young.
Title: Re: Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Post by: Wineslob on May 24, 2010, 11:02:05 AM
Those "Baptists" hope to get stomphed so they can sue.

Now having been pals with a rocker or two , the surprise is that some actually lived past 50. They lived pretty hard and pretty  stoned. Many died quite young.


Having been backstage at a "Heros of Woodstock" they ain't slowing down much.