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26 Nov 2009

Ronnie James Dio

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Posted By : John Wilkinson: | Comments : 11

Sad news

Just heard RJD has stomach cancer.
One of rocks finest vocalists IMHO.
Will dig out Rainbow Rising and On Stage when I get home tonight.
God bless Ronnie
John

Comments

# Posted by VANKWISH - 26/11/2009, 11:36 (GMT)

`very, very sad news.

# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 26/11/2009, 12:05 (GMT)

apparently hes still doin pretty good and his usual determined and strong self, theyve caught it early apparently, wish him all the best

a legend, was listening to the holy diver album on the way to work
:-) awesome singer

# Posted by Alyerpal - 26/11/2009, 12:23 (GMT)

I know it always causes alot of controversy among Black Sabbath fans, but I really do think 'Heaven and Hell' and 'Mob Rules' are 2 mighty fine albums. Ronnie may be small in stature, but he sure is huge in vocals.
Here's to a speedy recovery.

Alyerimgettingworriedallmyherosaregettingoldnowpal

# Posted by James - Metalleeka - 26/11/2009, 12:45 (GMT)

thats sad news...

@Alyerpal : I always rated Tony Martin too :-p

# Posted by Film One - 26/11/2009, 13:34 (GMT)

That's terrible news, he's a great vocalist. Tarot Woman on Rainbow Rising is just incredible. Heaven and Hell is also a much underrated album. Hope he gets better soon.

# Posted by Anthem - 26/11/2009, 14:36 (GMT)

one of the best vocalist ever......no.......THE BEST EVER

# Posted by none - 26/11/2009, 15:04 (GMT)

Hope Ronnie gets well, you can't have enough songs about rainbows and dragons, one of the best vocalists in the world.

# Posted by The Cottonhouse Shakers - 26/11/2009, 16:10 (GMT)

Here here

# Posted by CATDOG - 26/11/2009, 16:54 (GMT)

Ditto to all the above comments. This man was the one who made me want to be a rock singer.
Blame him guys ......
RJD = Fucking legend. Get well soon mate.

# Posted by Hare Of The Dog - 26/11/2009, 17:45 (GMT)

I remeber hearing 16th Century Greensleeves in about 1976, as a sprightly teenager, on Capital radio's rock show. Went and bought the album the next day. Never been disappointed by his vocal talent.
Holy Diver will be played by HOTD Saturday night at the Old Man & Scythe.

Steve

# Posted by Roj (Black Rose) - 26/11/2009, 17:47 (GMT)

Agree with all the above and hope He'll be okay.

Roj

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