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Tony R 
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 Topic: Ronnie James Dio RIPPosted: May 16 2010 at 14:54 |
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Vocalist Ronnie James Dio has died after a battle against stomach cancer.
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 Dio came to prominence after joining Rainbow and also went onto to record with Black Sabbath and the offshoot Heaven and Hell. One of the great rock vocalists he will be sorely missed. Stargazer: http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=3254 Edited by Tony R - May 16 2010 at 16:17 |
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The Runaway
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Posted: May 16 2010 at 14:55 |
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I was just about to write this. RIP, you will be remembered.
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toroddfuglesteg
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Posted: May 16 2010 at 14:58 |
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Terrible, absolute awful news. R.I.P. |
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Lizzy
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Posted: May 16 2010 at 15:00 |
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Oh gosh. I can't believe this. Just a few days ago I was wondering how he was feeling, and now this...
I am really overwhelmed with sadness. Thought I'd live to see my second favourite vocalist of all time perform live one day. Rest in peace, Ronnie - forever in our hearts!  |
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Property of Queen Productions...
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aapatsos
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Posted: May 16 2010 at 15:01 |
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RIP great man - I missed the chance to see you on stage.
Your voice will be remembered |
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ClemofNazareth
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Posted: May 16 2010 at 15:03 |
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Wow, what sad news.... Rest in peace Ronnie |
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"Peace is the only battle worth waging."
Albert Camus |
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Raff
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Posted: May 16 2010 at 15:06 |
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I am devastated
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of my mom's illness and passing, only a few years ago. We were lucky to
see him perform last year with Heaven and Hell. He seemed such a force
of nature... I just can't believe he's gone.
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zappaholic
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Posted: May 16 2010 at 15:07 |
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Guess he passed the torch. RIP dude.
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"Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard." -- H.L. Mencken
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martinprog77
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Posted: May 16 2010 at 15:24 |
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sad news .i had the fortune to see him live a couple of years ago and even meet him after the show and he was a really nice down to earth guy and take his time to talk to every fan there and threat them like friends
Rest in peace Ronnie..your voice will live forever in our hearts .
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Nothing can last
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harmonium.ro
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Posted: May 16 2010 at 15:34 |
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Thank you for the great music! RIP.
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Atavachron
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Posted: May 16 2010 at 15:42 |
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Oh my god, I didn't know he was sick. One of the most reliable hard rockers, especially in mid-80s when metal seemed to be on its last legs, those first two Dio albums were a bright spot after Randy Rhoads had died and the NWoBHM was coming to a close. Saw him with Sabbath for Mob Rules, in 1983 for Holy Diver, again in '84 for The Last in Line and then the small Angry Machines tour.
RIP Edited by Atavachron - May 16 2010 at 16:05 |
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rpe9p
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Posted: May 16 2010 at 15:42 |
I was going to make a similar joke (I assume you are referencing the tenacious d song)
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snobb
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Posted: May 16 2010 at 15:46 |
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What a sad news! He was one of the greatest heavy rock voice ever. RIP
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chopper
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Posted: May 16 2010 at 15:57 |
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Shocking news, I hadn't realised he was that ill. One of the all time great rock vocalists.
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The Whistler
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Posted: May 16 2010 at 16:09 |
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Sheeyit. I just got back from church, turned on the news, and this is what greeted me. What a shame; I, like so many others, had no idea that he was ill. RIP Mr. Dio, thanks for the music. |
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"There seem to be quite a large percentage of young American boys out there tonight. A long way from home, eh? Well so are we... Gotta stick together." -I. Anderson
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Rivertree
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Posted: May 16 2010 at 16:12 |
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lucas
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Posted: May 16 2010 at 16:21 |
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really sad news. The world of music (and not only metal) has lost a GREAT voice.
Edited by lucas - May 16 2010 at 16:33 |
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"Magma was the very first gothic rock band" (Didier Lockwood)
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Tarquin Underspoon
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Posted: May 16 2010 at 16:48 |
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Playing Rainbow's Stargazer
RIP to one of the most important singers in metal music
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"WAAAAAAOOOOOUGH! WAAAAAAAUUUUGGHHHH!! WAAAAAOOOO!!!"
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clarke2001
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Posted: May 16 2010 at 16:48 |
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Oh.
Rest in peace, you legend. You will be missed.  |
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Angelo
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Posted: May 16 2010 at 16:50 |
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R.I.P. Ronnie. Catch the Rainbow for me...
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