There are few words to describe my feelings when i found out what had happened on 5/16/10. To attempt to put it into words, it was a combination of dying on the inside/depression/anger. You were taken to soon, and i honestly think that you had so much more to give. You were, no, you ARE a Metal God, and your impact on everyone shall live on forever, especially the Horns \m/. I’ve been depressed for the past few days, but im slowly returning to normal. But i’ll always mourn over your death, but ill also remember what you’ve done for Metal. As i type now, i can’t help but tear up.
I love your music, whether its from Elf or Heaven and Hell. From now on, whenever i stick up the Horns, i’ll think of you first. If there is a heaven, which i hope there is, or any other kind of afterlife, you deserve to rest peacefully. And one day, i hope to meet you on the other side.
Rest in Peace Ronnie James “Dio” Padavona, 7/10/42 – 5/16/10
I have many great and wonderful memories of Dio.I remember his Holy Diver Tour when I was just a teenager.It was just like yesterday.I thank God for giving us the precious time we had with such a great and powerful singer. I thank God for the memories that I have of the Dio years.Although he is no longer with us,it’s these memories that will live on forever,for they cannot be taken away.
R.I.P. Dio
We love you.
Simplemente me siento bendecido por haber podido ver su show, era algo increible, todos quedaban sorprendidos por su presencia.
Simplemente es una gran inspiración para todos, siempre tendrá mi admiración y respeto!
Hi geer. My name is rodrigo i’m from argentina, and i am realy sad… this news just kil me, i never expected something like this, i don’t know, maybe I thought he would live forever, and a and a way to see is true, he never die!!! he rock forever!!!
Today i read about the “Public Memorial Service For Ronnie” sadly its impossible to me go there, i hope it will be diffused by any means.
My best wishes, and rock forever!
Dear Ronnie, I´m your fan since i was eight years old. At that time my elder brother sat down with me and we listened prayerful to the “long live rock & roll” album. He was in the audience at the rockpalast gig in munich 1977 and was still captivated. I remember that Iwas totally hypnotized by your storming voice. Words are not enough to say what your music meant to me through a very sad youth. My beloved brother died from cancer when I was 12. Every time I heard your music, I could feel Michael with me. Seeing you on stage with all your power and energy was one of the most exciting things in my life. Thank you so much for your beautiful voice and your great music! Ihope you´ll meet my brother Michael in heaven, because I´m convinced that´s the place you are going to now! I will terribly miss you! Condulence to your wife and family and to everyone who loved you. Thank you, Geezer for your tender-hearted words!
My world shook when I heard the news and sometimes I still can’t believe it. The world lost a legend and also a great man. I am just a fan, so I can’t imagine the pain for his close friends and specially Wendy. I know you are a great support for here, Geezer, so be there for her if she needs you. I can”t be at the Memorial, but I will think of THE MAN and Wendy. I will miss him, but his legacy will live forever.
Gertjan Moerkerk, the Netherlands
My friend,you gave us so much and words you cant describe.ron,you are heaven sent your words and voice will never be replaced i will promise you that….you made us catch the rainbow,kill the dragon but in concert you made us stand up and shout.we rocked to your music but you told us don`t talk to strangers because they are there to do us harm.
you mad us come to your concert to get tickets but i was never the last in line and your words are not a mystery…I went to get a beer and you said have one for the road but you said in the misty morning on the edge of time was what I wanted to hear but you said lonely is the word…..but its on and on and on its heaven and hell…your italian ,im italian you said the mob rules you were not kidding.I could go on with these titles but you know what im talking about.my last words to ronnie,a image caught in time or just a rainbow in the dark you will always be the man on the silver mountain and you will catch your rainbow.long live rock n and roll my friend ron, and god bless…and I have memories the few time we met and had pictures taken and autograghs…
I am simply highly grateful for having gathered my few pennies to go to see Dio at Luna Park in Argentina in 2009.
When I saw you sing you left me speakless and I really appreciated your charisma with the audience. Ronnie, rest in
peace wherever you may be. Eternal hugs from the inner of Argentina.
ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK GOD THE WORLD WAS BLESSED BY HAVING RONNIE JAMES DIO AND HIS MUSIC IN IT. HIS MUSIC PROVIDED AND WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A MUCH NEEDED DISTRACTION FROM LIFES DAILY STRUGGLES. AN UNBELIEVABLE TALENT HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM US, BUT THANK GOD WE HAVE THE MUSIC HE LEFT BEHIND TO LISTEN TO. WHAT A VOCALIST. WHAT A CLASS ACT. I WILL MISS YOUR CONCERTS RONNIE. REST IN PEACE. I GUESS GOD STARTED A ROCK BAND AND NEEDED A SINGER. LONG LIVE RONNIE JAMES DIO AND LONG LIVE ROCK N ROLL !!!!
i seen him at the black and blue tour on the mob rules tour in michigan it was awsome then last year i bought the heaven and hell dvd i will cherish it rock on dio i will catch ya later
En cuatro ocasiones tuve la oportunidad de ver a Ronnie James Dio, tres solista y una con Heaven and Hell y nunca me desilusiono, siempre se entrego totalmente a nosotros sus fans. De verdad me dio mucha tristeza saber que ya no estaba entre nosotros el gran Ronnie. Descansa en paz My queridisimo Ronnie Long live rock and roll
Dio can you hear me?
I am lost and so alone…
I’m askin’ for your guidance,
Won’t you come down from your throne?
I need a tight compadre
Who will teach me how to rock.
My Father thinks you’re evil,
But man, he can suck a cock.
Rock is not the devil’s work,
It’s magical and rad.
I’ll never rock as long as I am
Stuck here with my Dad…
Ronnie was a hero of mine.I saw him in DC in 1986,then with Black Sabbath in Atlanta on Dehuman tour.I have not only Heaven and Hell cd and dvd plus the Rhino live ablum plus holy diver live all great.Will this final bring the Black and Blue film out (1982 black sabb. blue oyster cult show.)LONG LIVE ROCK N ROLL
First and foremost, I want to say that I am sorry for the loss of your friend and fellow musician. Dio was the King of Rock and Roll!
I remember hearing Heaven and Hell when I went to visit my older brother. I recorded it and then when I got back to Texas, I bought it. Then I was lucky enough to see Dio play quite a few times over the years. Then, I was astounded when they played for free in Austin in 1994. I didn’t even know who they were setting a stage up for. I went around back and there was Ronnie James Dio! I got the nerve up to speak to him and he told ME, how glad HE was that I was there! Isn’t that something?! He then proceeded to put on one of the best shows that I ever saw! I really wanted to take our son, now 16, to see Heaven and Hell. It’s so funny that his friends and him think that we grew up with the greatest music and they wished that they were old enough to see the groups that we had. I would have to agree! Thanks for all the music over the years! You Rock!!
A terrible loss for Ronnie’s family & friends, a terrible loss for music………there will be no one even close to Ronnies abilities…..a sad sad time. My thoughts go out to his nearest & dearest.
I saw you open for Deep Purple with Elf, with Rainbow, and with Black Sabbath
on the Mob Rules tour. You were always gracious to your fans, a true gift
of kindness in a swirling world of uncertainty.
Thank you for giving your love to us all, we who loved you also. God Bless you.
I HAD THE LUCK TO SEE IN CONCERT RONNIE MANY TIMES AS DIO AND BLACK SABBATH AND HEAVEN AND HELL , I WILL NEVER FORGET WHEN I FIRST HEARD ( LONELY IS THE WORD) FOR THE FIRST TIME BACK WHEN I WAS 12 IN A MEXICAN ROCK STATION AND IT STILL GIVE ME SHIVERS, LOVE THAT SONG, I KNOW PEOPLE THAT LOVE DIO JUST FOR HOW HE USED TO TREAT PEOPLE IN CONCERT, VERY POLITE AND A TRUE GENTLEMAN LOVE ALL HIS WORK WITH ELF AND RAINBOW AND SABBATH AND DIO HE WAS A TRUE HERO TO ME AND HIS MUSIC ALLWAYS BEEN THERE WITH ME WHEN I NEED A FRIEND FOR MANY PEOPLE OTHER KINDS OF MUSIC ARE JUST THAT MUSIC, FOR US METALHEADS METAL IS LIKE A FRIEND LIKE THE SHINE OF LIGHT THAT GUIDE US AND KEEP US SAFE AND IN CONTROL, WE ARE A PROUD BUNCH BUT NOT FALSE PRIDE WE LOVE IT COUSE IS SOMETHING SPECIAL AND RONNIE WAS ONE OF THOSE WHO REALLY GAVE MANY OF US HOPE AND HAPPYNES, THANK YOU RONNIE FOR ALL THE GOOD TIMES AND HOPE YOU KEEP ROCKING FOREVER, DOWN HERE WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AND LOVE YOU, STAND UP AND SHOUT!
We mourn. We grieve the loss. We shed a tear, or two. We send our condolences out to his immediate family. And the same goes for his musical family: Geezer, Vinny, Tony and to all the guys who were in any of the multiple “DIO” band line-ups. We millions of fans prayed he would slay this dragon, and go one to make more great music. Alas, it was not meant to be. The only solace is that his brave battle with stomach cancer ended peacefully surrounded by loved ones. In time, the immediate sting of loss wil fade and instead of missing the man, the talent, the majestic voice of Ronnnie James Dio we will celebrate his greatness without the bitter sweet sentiment of a lost icon, but with the full ferver of the Rock N’ Roll spirit. So when that times comes for you, pull out that Vinyl. Find those cassettes or CD’s. Fill up your iPod and rock out to one of the greatest voices music ever had. Thank you Ronnie for all the joy your music has given me. \m/
Geezer, as a fellow Brummie I remember well the first Sabbath gig at the Birmingham Odeon with Ronnie. During Neon Knights…Ronnie slipped over on some water and fell at the front of the stage…the front row grabbed Ronnie and were not letting him go. A few roadies rushed on and both slipped on their asses also..much to our delight…now the crowd had Ronnie and a roadie. Geezer, Bill and Tony continued to play the Neon Knights riff for what seemed forever….eventually Ronnie got free…and sang the final verse. I think his comment was…”Welcome to the Birmingham Odean skating rink”.
It was a great night and everyone there could see you were all having the time of your lives…as we all were.
All I have read is so touching. Dio touched so many hearts through his music and his words. Long may he live in our memories and I know his music will never die. Rest in peace Ronnie you finally caught your Rainbow.THE KING IS DEAD, LONG LIVE THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL.
Todavia no puedo creer que Ronnie se haya ido, pero su legado queda en cada uno de nosostros que escuchamos su musica, que nos deleitamos con el poderoso sonido de su voz…. un angel del heavy metal se ha ido, pero queda en nuestros corazones. Ronnie Rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When I first heard Ronnie’s “storming voice” it was like lightning striking my soul. Right to the core. Ronnie gave us power and magic, empathy and filled my teenage years with hope, and it made all the difference. If you had this effect on us Ronnie, my heart goes out to your truly blessed friends, family and your bandmates. Thanks for always being there, then, now and always. You are our Rainbow in the Dark. Forever!
HINDI NYO ALAM KUNG GAANO KABIGAT ANG NARARAMDAMAN KO SA PAGKAWALA NI DIO. LONG LIVE SIR DIO, IM A FAN FOREVER! HEAVEN OR HELL I WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR FOLLOWER. (SENOR ROTTEN OF PHIL.VIOLATORS)
Thank you for the years of enjoyment that you gave to world through your music. Your performances were powerful, your classiness on stage was unparalleled and your commanding voice is irreplaceable. Your legacy will live forever. I will miss you.
I can’t describe how sad I’m feeling right now, life can be so cruel. Dio was such a talent and he gave so much. He will always be a massive inspiration and I’ll never forget the guy! Although I’m a big Ozzy fan I’ll always remember the day my Uncle gave me the Heaven and Hell album, I still recall that day now, I’d just left school. ( I was well chuffed ) I put it on and the first opening riff to Neon Knights just struck me.. then Dio’s storming voice rolled in! I was absolutely taken back. His music means so much. I never did get the chance to see him live.. which I’m gutted about! I just hope the remaining members do something in his honour. He deserves it.
Anyway, I’ll have a pint on him, and I’ll always continue to blast out his numbers.
Thanks for all the music Ronnie. You fought the Dragon! And you beat it! God needed an angel and he got one. Rock In Peace. x
I listen to DIO all the time and was looking forward to seeing him again sometime. Saw him and meet him in 98. Love Black Sabbath especially with DIO. What a sad lost. My heart goes out to Wendy, and Black Sabbath/ Heaven and Hell.
You are a force. God sent you to comfort all of us. Some understood you, some didn’t, But some who understood you loved you to the core. This world has lost a best person, both in terms of Goodness and Music. Your Voice will rule for ever. I know that you are watching all your fans from Up above. Love you.
Ive shed more then the odd tear over this loss. We love you Dio, thank you for your music which I will cherish all my life. Your in a better place now, just heard thunder here, and I gotta think your just warming up the amplifiers up there in heaven. Your “Rock and Roll Children” will miss you, but NEVER forget you. RIP RJD
I was lucky enough to see this great ambasador perform and meet him in person.
He was a true gentleman and he inspired me to keep up my passion for music.
RIP RJD your memory will live in our hearts forever.
Dios en este dia nos a quitado a un personaje tan revolucionario en el ambito del Heavy Metal, este personaje es Ronald James Padabona o popularmente conocido como Ronnie James Dio o simplemente Dio, no podriamos compararlo con Ozzy pero Ronnie era un gran revolucionario despues de que se le fue diagnosticado el Cancer muchos de sus Fan’s incluyendome nos sentimos que algo se nos sera quitado, algo que nos da la inspiracion de seguir en la musica.
Ronnie tu realmente marcaste mi vida, sin tus canciones y grandes palabras yo nunca habria entrado a empezado a tocar bajo y especialmente en el gran stylo del heavy metal bueno Terence tambien fue mi influencia pero tu, con tus grandes tonadas. No son comparables con ningun otro musico.
Tu partida a sido marcada por cada uno de las personas que escribieron en tu Pagina web, en la de Terence o en la de Frank.
Pero asi es la vida no todo es para siempre, desde Chile yo te saludo y te doy tributo no por tus canciones si no por la persona que eres.
Adios al musico, al Frontmann y a la gran persona Ronald James “Dio” Podabona
Atte.
Steven “The Bassman” Cáceres
Santiago de Chile
El maestro del Rock teatral ha muerto, nos ha dejado buenos recuerdos, nosotros con LA CRUZ DE TIJUANA, lo recordaremos tratando de imitar su fuerza expresiva, su estilo, aunque parece tarea dificil…..Ronnie…Gracias …te extrañamos por siempre……..
I am lost without you. You are magic to me. Since the day I first heard Holy Diver I became yours. You are an inspiration, a God, an idol, a legend and an eternal love affair of mine. I have never seen or heard anyone like you. Your voice and your music penetrate me. You will be remembered always. Children of the future will know who you are. And you will live forever.
It’s an irretrievable loss for all of us. Ronnie was our guiding star which shone so bright! It’s hard to express all the feelings, there will never be such a man in the whole world. Ronnie was an example for us, he gave us inspiration. He’ll stay in our hearts forever…
Faithfully yours,
Russian hard-rock band STONEHAND
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Ronnie James Dio,
There are few words to describe my feelings when i found out what had happened on 5/16/10. To attempt to put it into words, it was a combination of dying on the inside/depression/anger. You were taken to soon, and i honestly think that you had so much more to give. You were, no, you ARE a Metal God, and your impact on everyone shall live on forever, especially the Horns \m/. I’ve been depressed for the past few days, but im slowly returning to normal. But i’ll always mourn over your death, but ill also remember what you’ve done for Metal. As i type now, i can’t help but tear up.
I love your music, whether its from Elf or Heaven and Hell. From now on, whenever i stick up the Horns, i’ll think of you first. If there is a heaven, which i hope there is, or any other kind of afterlife, you deserve to rest peacefully. And one day, i hope to meet you on the other side.
Rest in Peace Ronnie James “Dio” Padavona, 7/10/42 – 5/16/10
\m/
I have many great and wonderful memories of Dio.I remember his Holy Diver Tour when I was just a teenager.It was just like yesterday.I thank God for giving us the precious time we had with such a great and powerful singer. I thank God for the memories that I have of the Dio years.Although he is no longer with us,it’s these memories that will live on forever,for they cannot be taken away.
R.I.P. Dio
We love you.
Long Live Dio! Thank you for everything you gave to us RJD.
Simplemente me siento bendecido por haber podido ver su show, era algo increible, todos quedaban sorprendidos por su presencia.
Simplemente es una gran inspiración para todos, siempre tendrá mi admiración y respeto!
Hi geer. My name is rodrigo i’m from argentina, and i am realy sad… this news just kil me, i never expected something like this, i don’t know, maybe I thought he would live forever, and a and a way to see is true, he never die!!! he rock forever!!!
Today i read about the “Public Memorial Service For Ronnie” sadly its impossible to me go there, i hope it will be diffused by any means.
My best wishes, and rock forever!
Rodrigo.
PS:My english is bad, sorry.
Dear Ronnie, I´m your fan since i was eight years old. At that time my elder brother sat down with me and we listened prayerful to the “long live rock & roll” album. He was in the audience at the rockpalast gig in munich 1977 and was still captivated. I remember that Iwas totally hypnotized by your storming voice. Words are not enough to say what your music meant to me through a very sad youth. My beloved brother died from cancer when I was 12. Every time I heard your music, I could feel Michael with me. Seeing you on stage with all your power and energy was one of the most exciting things in my life. Thank you so much for your beautiful voice and your great music! Ihope you´ll meet my brother Michael in heaven, because I´m convinced that´s the place you are going to now! I will terribly miss you! Condulence to your wife and family and to everyone who loved you. Thank you, Geezer for your tender-hearted words!
My world shook when I heard the news and sometimes I still can’t believe it. The world lost a legend and also a great man. I am just a fan, so I can’t imagine the pain for his close friends and specially Wendy. I know you are a great support for here, Geezer, so be there for her if she needs you. I can”t be at the Memorial, but I will think of THE MAN and Wendy. I will miss him, but his legacy will live forever.
Gertjan Moerkerk, the Netherlands
My friend,you gave us so much and words you cant describe.ron,you are heaven sent your words and voice will never be replaced i will promise you that….you made us catch the rainbow,kill the dragon but in concert you made us stand up and shout.we rocked to your music but you told us don`t talk to strangers because they are there to do us harm.
you mad us come to your concert to get tickets but i was never the last in line and your words are not a mystery…I went to get a beer and you said have one for the road but you said in the misty morning on the edge of time was what I wanted to hear but you said lonely is the word…..but its on and on and on its heaven and hell…your italian ,im italian you said the mob rules you were not kidding.I could go on with these titles but you know what im talking about.my last words to ronnie,a image caught in time or just a rainbow in the dark you will always be the man on the silver mountain and you will catch your rainbow.long live rock n and roll my friend ron, and god bless…and I have memories the few time we met and had pictures taken and autograghs…
I am simply highly grateful for having gathered my few pennies to go to see Dio at Luna Park in Argentina in 2009.
When I saw you sing you left me speakless and I really appreciated your charisma with the audience. Ronnie, rest in
peace wherever you may be. Eternal hugs from the inner of Argentina.
ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK GOD THE WORLD WAS BLESSED BY HAVING RONNIE JAMES DIO AND HIS MUSIC IN IT. HIS MUSIC PROVIDED AND WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A MUCH NEEDED DISTRACTION FROM LIFES DAILY STRUGGLES. AN UNBELIEVABLE TALENT HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM US, BUT THANK GOD WE HAVE THE MUSIC HE LEFT BEHIND TO LISTEN TO. WHAT A VOCALIST. WHAT A CLASS ACT. I WILL MISS YOUR CONCERTS RONNIE. REST IN PEACE. I GUESS GOD STARTED A ROCK BAND AND NEEDED A SINGER. LONG LIVE RONNIE JAMES DIO AND LONG LIVE ROCK N ROLL !!!!
i seen him at the black and blue tour on the mob rules tour in michigan it was awsome then last year i bought the heaven and hell dvd i will cherish it rock on dio i will catch ya later
ibought the black sabbath the dio years it is a awsome cd thanks
Mis mayores condolencias y dolor por la marcha de Dio.
Dio is gone, BUT NOW HE´S INMORTAL, Forever…………….
Recibid todos sus amigos un fuerte abrazo con el recuerdo que quedará siempre.
(from Spain): DIO, you´re BIG.
RIP
THE WORLD OF ROCK ,HAS LOST A VERY HIGH RANKING GENERAL ,RONNIE WE SALUTE YOU ! ,ROCK IN PEACE
En cuatro ocasiones tuve la oportunidad de ver a Ronnie James Dio, tres solista y una con Heaven and Hell y nunca me desilusiono, siempre se entrego totalmente a nosotros sus fans. De verdad me dio mucha tristeza saber que ya no estaba entre nosotros el gran Ronnie. Descansa en paz My queridisimo Ronnie Long live rock and roll
Dio can you hear me?
I am lost and so alone…
I’m askin’ for your guidance,
Won’t you come down from your throne?
I need a tight compadre
Who will teach me how to rock.
My Father thinks you’re evil,
But man, he can suck a cock.
Rock is not the devil’s work,
It’s magical and rad.
I’ll never rock as long as I am
Stuck here with my Dad…
DIO is always in my <3
R.I.P. My Friend…
You shall be missed. Thank you for being a part of my life and my music!
It’s Heaven And Hell!
Rock On…
Ronnie was a hero of mine.I saw him in DC in 1986,then with Black Sabbath in Atlanta on Dehuman tour.I have not only Heaven and Hell cd and dvd plus the Rhino live ablum plus holy diver live all great.Will this final bring the Black and Blue film out (1982 black sabb. blue oyster cult show.)LONG LIVE ROCK N ROLL
First and foremost, I want to say that I am sorry for the loss of your friend and fellow musician. Dio was the King of Rock and Roll!
I remember hearing Heaven and Hell when I went to visit my older brother. I recorded it and then when I got back to Texas, I bought it. Then I was lucky enough to see Dio play quite a few times over the years. Then, I was astounded when they played for free in Austin in 1994. I didn’t even know who they were setting a stage up for. I went around back and there was Ronnie James Dio! I got the nerve up to speak to him and he told ME, how glad HE was that I was there! Isn’t that something?! He then proceeded to put on one of the best shows that I ever saw! I really wanted to take our son, now 16, to see Heaven and Hell. It’s so funny that his friends and him think that we grew up with the greatest music and they wished that they were old enough to see the groups that we had. I would have to agree! Thanks for all the music over the years! You Rock!!
A terrible loss for Ronnie’s family & friends, a terrible loss for music………there will be no one even close to Ronnies abilities…..a sad sad time. My thoughts go out to his nearest & dearest.
Ronnie James Dio,
I saw you open for Deep Purple with Elf, with Rainbow, and with Black Sabbath
on the Mob Rules tour. You were always gracious to your fans, a true gift
of kindness in a swirling world of uncertainty.
Thank you for giving your love to us all, we who loved you also. God Bless you.
I HAD THE LUCK TO SEE IN CONCERT RONNIE MANY TIMES AS DIO AND BLACK SABBATH AND HEAVEN AND HELL , I WILL NEVER FORGET WHEN I FIRST HEARD ( LONELY IS THE WORD) FOR THE FIRST TIME BACK WHEN I WAS 12 IN A MEXICAN ROCK STATION AND IT STILL GIVE ME SHIVERS, LOVE THAT SONG, I KNOW PEOPLE THAT LOVE DIO JUST FOR HOW HE USED TO TREAT PEOPLE IN CONCERT, VERY POLITE AND A TRUE GENTLEMAN LOVE ALL HIS WORK WITH ELF AND RAINBOW AND SABBATH AND DIO HE WAS A TRUE HERO TO ME AND HIS MUSIC ALLWAYS BEEN THERE WITH ME WHEN I NEED A FRIEND FOR MANY PEOPLE OTHER KINDS OF MUSIC ARE JUST THAT MUSIC, FOR US METALHEADS METAL IS LIKE A FRIEND LIKE THE SHINE OF LIGHT THAT GUIDE US AND KEEP US SAFE AND IN CONTROL, WE ARE A PROUD BUNCH BUT NOT FALSE PRIDE WE LOVE IT COUSE IS SOMETHING SPECIAL AND RONNIE WAS ONE OF THOSE WHO REALLY GAVE MANY OF US HOPE AND HAPPYNES, THANK YOU RONNIE FOR ALL THE GOOD TIMES AND HOPE YOU KEEP ROCKING FOREVER, DOWN HERE WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AND LOVE YOU, STAND UP AND SHOUT!
We mourn. We grieve the loss. We shed a tear, or two. We send our condolences out to his immediate family. And the same goes for his musical family: Geezer, Vinny, Tony and to all the guys who were in any of the multiple “DIO” band line-ups. We millions of fans prayed he would slay this dragon, and go one to make more great music. Alas, it was not meant to be. The only solace is that his brave battle with stomach cancer ended peacefully surrounded by loved ones. In time, the immediate sting of loss wil fade and instead of missing the man, the talent, the majestic voice of Ronnnie James Dio we will celebrate his greatness without the bitter sweet sentiment of a lost icon, but with the full ferver of the Rock N’ Roll spirit. So when that times comes for you, pull out that Vinyl. Find those cassettes or CD’s. Fill up your iPod and rock out to one of the greatest voices music ever had. Thank you Ronnie for all the joy your music has given me. \m/
I’ll miss this great man like all of you.
Geezer, as a fellow Brummie I remember well the first Sabbath gig at the Birmingham Odeon with Ronnie. During Neon Knights…Ronnie slipped over on some water and fell at the front of the stage…the front row grabbed Ronnie and were not letting him go. A few roadies rushed on and both slipped on their asses also..much to our delight…now the crowd had Ronnie and a roadie. Geezer, Bill and Tony continued to play the Neon Knights riff for what seemed forever….eventually Ronnie got free…and sang the final verse. I think his comment was…”Welcome to the Birmingham Odean skating rink”.
It was a great night and everyone there could see you were all having the time of your lives…as we all were.
Thanks for all those memories.
Rest Well Ronnie
All I have read is so touching. Dio touched so many hearts through his music and his words. Long may he live in our memories and I know his music will never die. Rest in peace Ronnie you finally caught your Rainbow.THE KING IS DEAD, LONG LIVE THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL.
HI Geez:
Todavia no puedo creer que Ronnie se haya ido, pero su legado queda en cada uno de nosostros que escuchamos su musica, que nos deleitamos con el poderoso sonido de su voz…. un angel del heavy metal se ha ido, pero queda en nuestros corazones. Ronnie Rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When I first heard Ronnie’s “storming voice” it was like lightning striking my soul. Right to the core. Ronnie gave us power and magic, empathy and filled my teenage years with hope, and it made all the difference. If you had this effect on us Ronnie, my heart goes out to your truly blessed friends, family and your bandmates. Thanks for always being there, then, now and always. You are our Rainbow in the Dark. Forever!
HINDI NYO ALAM KUNG GAANO KABIGAT ANG NARARAMDAMAN KO SA PAGKAWALA NI DIO. LONG LIVE SIR DIO, IM A FAN FOREVER! HEAVEN OR HELL I WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR FOLLOWER. (SENOR ROTTEN OF PHIL.VIOLATORS)
I have no words but inside me i have the shadow of the horns.
R.I.P.
Tuomas, Finland
Thank you for the years of enjoyment that you gave to world through your music. Your performances were powerful, your classiness on stage was unparalleled and your commanding voice is irreplaceable. Your legacy will live forever. I will miss you.
I can’t describe how sad I’m feeling right now, life can be so cruel. Dio was such a talent and he gave so much. He will always be a massive inspiration and I’ll never forget the guy! Although I’m a big Ozzy fan I’ll always remember the day my Uncle gave me the Heaven and Hell album, I still recall that day now, I’d just left school. ( I was well chuffed ) I put it on and the first opening riff to Neon Knights just struck me.. then Dio’s storming voice rolled in! I was absolutely taken back. His music means so much. I never did get the chance to see him live.. which I’m gutted about! I just hope the remaining members do something in his honour. He deserves it.
Anyway, I’ll have a pint on him, and I’ll always continue to blast out his numbers.
Thanks for all the music Ronnie. You fought the Dragon! And you beat it! God needed an angel and he got one. Rock In Peace. x
I listen to DIO all the time and was looking forward to seeing him again sometime. Saw him and meet him in 98. Love Black Sabbath especially with DIO. What a sad lost. My heart goes out to Wendy, and Black Sabbath/ Heaven and Hell.
Hi,
You are a force. God sent you to comfort all of us. Some understood you, some didn’t, But some who understood you loved you to the core. This world has lost a best person, both in terms of Goodness and Music. Your Voice will rule for ever. I know that you are watching all your fans from Up above. Love you.
Regard’s,
Vinay Mangalore. Bangalore. India.
Ive shed more then the odd tear over this loss. We love you Dio, thank you for your music which I will cherish all my life. Your in a better place now, just heard thunder here, and I gotta think your just warming up the amplifiers up there in heaven. Your “Rock and Roll Children” will miss you, but NEVER forget you. RIP RJD
i will remember a great singer , viva 1000 años ronnie
I was lucky enough to see this great ambasador perform and meet him in person.
He was a true gentleman and he inspired me to keep up my passion for music.
RIP RJD your memory will live in our hearts forever.
Carta para Dio:
Dios en este dia nos a quitado a un personaje tan revolucionario en el ambito del Heavy Metal, este personaje es Ronald James Padabona o popularmente conocido como Ronnie James Dio o simplemente Dio, no podriamos compararlo con Ozzy pero Ronnie era un gran revolucionario despues de que se le fue diagnosticado el Cancer muchos de sus Fan’s incluyendome nos sentimos que algo se nos sera quitado, algo que nos da la inspiracion de seguir en la musica.
Ronnie tu realmente marcaste mi vida, sin tus canciones y grandes palabras yo nunca habria entrado a empezado a tocar bajo y especialmente en el gran stylo del heavy metal bueno Terence tambien fue mi influencia pero tu, con tus grandes tonadas. No son comparables con ningun otro musico.
Tu partida a sido marcada por cada uno de las personas que escribieron en tu Pagina web, en la de Terence o en la de Frank.
Pero asi es la vida no todo es para siempre, desde Chile yo te saludo y te doy tributo no por tus canciones si no por la persona que eres.
Adios al musico, al Frontmann y a la gran persona Ronald James “Dio” Podabona
Atte.
Steven “The Bassman” Cáceres
Santiago de Chile
Hey Geez I just wanna say how much I love your music and I hope to see you some day on tour here in Costa Rica.
Love you time with Ozzy during the golden years.
Great site and keep rockin,
Cool dudes:
Randy Castillo
Roinnie James Dio
R.I.P Both”!
El maestro del Rock teatral ha muerto, nos ha dejado buenos recuerdos, nosotros con LA CRUZ DE TIJUANA, lo recordaremos tratando de imitar su fuerza expresiva, su estilo, aunque parece tarea dificil…..Ronnie…Gracias …te extrañamos por siempre……..
Stay heavy on heaven.
Our children should know the true musicians!
Russian people love you too.
I more or less grow up with his voice in the different bands he joined. It’s a big loss for music.
R.I.P.
Ronnie James Dio,
I am lost without you. You are magic to me. Since the day I first heard Holy Diver I became yours. You are an inspiration, a God, an idol, a legend and an eternal love affair of mine. I have never seen or heard anyone like you. Your voice and your music penetrate me. You will be remembered always. Children of the future will know who you are. And you will live forever.
RJD, you caught the rainbow, I love you.
Your fan for eternity
Morgan
Auckland, New Zealand
It’s an irretrievable loss for all of us. Ronnie was our guiding star which shone so bright! It’s hard to express all the feelings, there will never be such a man in the whole world. Ronnie was an example for us, he gave us inspiration. He’ll stay in our hearts forever…
Faithfully yours,
Russian hard-rock band STONEHAND
Ronnie James Dio is one of the best singer in the world. He have a good voice that make people love him so much. Some people said his is a legend
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