RIP, Ronnie James Dio
Sunday, May 16th, 2010 | musiX
Yes, he had a set of badass metal pipes, but Ronnie James Dio always came across as such a sincere and decent human being. Dio, who had been battling stomach cancer for the past six months, died today at the age of 67. What else can I say, but: \m/.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to slay a dragon in Dio’s honor.
Dio performing “Rainbow in the Dark” in 1985
1 Comment to RIP, Ronnie James Dio
I wish I could express myself in every blog that gives this sad, sad news. I think Ronnie was blessed with one of the best voices in metal, and he was decent enough to not turn himself in a TV clown. R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio, a true gentleman and the last dragonslayer.
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