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Three years ago the Heavy Music community lost one of the most charismatic, charming, and down to earth rockers in history.Ronnie James Diowill never be forgotten and will keep influencing musicians forever. Tribute available HERE!
Ronnie's wife Wendy, reflected earlier today on her husbands death anniversary:
"Dear Friends,
Today is a difficult day for all of us. It has been three years since
Ronnie's passing. Sometimes it feels like only yesterday and sometimes
it feels like an eternity ago. Please take a moment of silence sometime
in the day to remember him on this Anniversary of his death. I know you
all loved him, and I thank you for keeping his music and his memory
alive.
I take comfort in this old prayer I would like to share with you.
I cannot speak, but I can listen, I cannot be seen, but I can be heard, I am in the song you hear, I am in the breeze you feel... I am in the stars you see I am still with you.
Three years ago the Heavy Music community lost one of the most charismatic, charming, and down to earth rockers in history. Ronnie James Dio is the emblem of Horns Up Rocks, not just because he popularized the "devil horns" (the Horns Up Rocks logo), but also because he was one of the most humble musicians ever. Not one person that had the privilege to meet Dio has one bad thing to say about him and always comment on what a great role model he was. Any musician out there reading this, should take note of Ronnie James Dio, a legend that will never be forgotten and will keep influencing musicians forever. Here are some facts about the late great Ronnie James Dio: - RJD was an Italian-American Heavy Metal vocalist and songwriter. - He performed with: Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his band Dio. - Considered the most powerful singer in Heavy Metal history. - Ranked as one of the greatest Rock vocalists of all time. - Credited with popularizing the "devil horns" hand gesture in Metal culture. - Prior to his death he was collaborating with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice, on a new Heaven & Hell album, which would have been the following to "The Devil You Know", released on April 28, 2009. - Dio died of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010. - One of the last songs he recorded was titled "Metal Will Never Die". The last interview that Ronnie James Dio ever did: The last public appearance of Ronnie James Dio: Horns Up Rocks interview with Wendy Dio (wife of RJD) & Geezer Butler (band-mate of RJD): Horns Up Rocks interview with Dean Schachtel (RJD's right hand man) Related links: Black Sabbath Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund
70 years ago, Ronnie James Dio (RIP) was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States. The Italian family lived in Portsmouth until the family moved to Cortland, New York early in his life. He initially played the trumpet and French horn and even recorded several singles with various rockabilly bands when he was a boy. When he was in high school, he joined a band called The Vegas Kings, in which he played the bass guitar. He eventually became the lead singer of this band which changed its name to Ronnie & The Rumblers and finally to Ronnie & The Red Caps.
Fast forward to 1967, when Ronnie Dio and the Prophets disbanded in 1967, when he and Prophets guitarist Nick Pantas started a NEW band called the Electric Elves (in 1969 the names was shorten to Elf). Eventually they went on to become an opening act for Deep Purple while recording three albums. Elf was Dio's first groundbreaking band. As we all know, Dio later became part of Rainbow and Black Sabbath (Heaven and Hell). He also fronted his own band Dio, and was part of a slew of musical projects.
Dio died at 7:45 am (CDT) on May 16, 2010, of metastasized stomach cancer.
Here are some facts about the great Ronnie James Dio:
- RJD was an Italian-American Heavy Metal vocalist and songwriter.
- He performed with: Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his band Dio.
- Considered the most powerful singer in Heavy Metal history.
- Ranked as one of the greatest Rock vocalists of all time.
- Credited with popularizing the "devil horns" hand gesture in Metal culture.
- Prior to his death he was collaborating with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice, on a new Heaven & Hell album, which would have been the following to "The Devil You Know", released on April 28, 2009.
- Dio died of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010.
- One of the last songs he recorded was titled "Metal Will Never Die".
Here is a video of ANTHRAX's drummer Charlie Benante laying down a cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Neon Knights" for inclusion on the upcoming Ronnie James Dio tribute album.
Two years ago the Heavy Music community lost one of the most charismatic, charming, and down to earth rockers in history. Ronnie James Dio is the emblem of Horns Up Rocks, not just because he popularized the "devil horns" (the Horns Up Rocks logo), but also because he was one of the most humble musicians ever. Not one person that had the privilege to meet Dio has one bad thing to say about him and always comment on what a great role model he was. Any musician out there reading this, should take note of Ronnie James Dio, a legend that will never be forgotten and will keep influencing musicians forever.
Here are some facts about the great Ronnie James Dio:
- RJD was an Italian-American Heavy Metal vocalist and songwriter.
- He performed with: Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his band Dio.
- Considered the most powerful singer in Heavy Metal history.
- Ranked as one of the greatest Rock vocalists of all time.
- Credited with popularizing the "devil horns" hand gesture in Metal culture.
- Prior to his death he was collaborating with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice, on a new Heaven & Hell album, which would have been the following to "The Devil You Know", released on April 28, 2009.
- Dio died of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010.
- One of the last songs he recorded was titled "Metal Will Never Die".
The last interview that Ronnie James Dio ever did:
The last public appearance of Ronnie James Dio:
Horns Up Rocks interview with Wendy Dio (wife of RJD) & Geezer Butler (band-mate of RJD):
Horns Up Rocks interview with Dean Schachtel (RJD's right hand man)
On Tuesday, April 11, 2012, the GRAMMY Museum® in cooperation with Revolver Magazine, debutted a major NEW exhibition, called: Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal. Through rare artifacts from iconic Metal bands and interactive experiences, the exhibit is a lesson about the origins of Heavy Metal, its many sub-genres, the bands that made Heavy Metal famous and offer a look into the controversy that has surrounded the genre for the past four decades.
This historical event was launched on the same day as the REVOLVER Golden Gods Award Show, which took place next door at Club Nokia at L.A. This is the first major museum exhibition to explore Heavy Metal in America, and the genre’s impact across the globe. Visitors will enjoy a wide-array of items, including:
\m/ Handwritten lyrics and sketches from Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister;
\m/ Several wardrobe pieces, from acts like Black Sabbath and Gwar;
\m/ Stage props from bands such as Alice Cooper, Iron Maiden, Slayer and more;
\m/ An interactive “scream booth,” designed to introduce Metal vocal technique;
\m/ Several famous guitars including Chuck Schuldiner’s (DEATH) B.C. Rich Stealth;
\m/ Concert posters, tour books and fan memorabilia
We were there to witness this amazing moment for OUR music. During our visit to the first-ever museum devoted to Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, we had our camera's rolling in order to show you a virtual tour of the museum. We also had the chance to chat with Phil Soussan (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, RONNIE JAMES DIO, BILLY IDOL, VINCE NEIL BAND & More), Jose Mangin (Sirius XM, Headbangers Ball, Latination) and Dean Schachtel (DIO's right hand man). Grab a cold one and get ready to witness Heavy Music history!
WHO:
- Bob Santelli, Executive Director, The GRAMMY Museum
- Ali Stuebner, Registrar, The GRAMMY Museum
- Kait Stuebner, Co-curator, Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal
- Andie Cox, Co-curator, Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal
WHEN:
Exhibit runs April 11, 2012 to February, 2013
WHERE:
The GRAMMY Museum at L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite A245
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(Near the corner of Figueroa Street and Olympic Boulevard, one block from STAPLES Center)
