Author Topic: RIP Ronnie James Dio (Read 25389 times)

brooklynbruiser · « **Reply #50 on:** May 16, 2010, 08:46:28 PM »

Don't even get me started. I've been out all day and just found out. I knew he was sick, but hoped he stick around a bit longer. RIP RJD!

YngiweRhoads · « **Reply #51 on:** May 16, 2010, 08:59:25 PM »

Quote from: Thin Lizzy on May 16, 2010, 08:39:33 PM

Very sad to hear this. One of a very few artists who actually define a genre. He was THE metal vocalist.

I've noticed guys here have posted some of his later work. This was the first song I ever heard with Dio on vocals. I was instantly a fan of this band. Some cool Blackmore guitar intro, as well.

The only Rainbow stuff I really care for was when Dio was the vocalist. Tarot Woman is an awesome tune.

Thin Lizzy · « **Reply #52 on:** May 16, 2010, 09:24:21 PM »

Quote from: YngiweRhoads on May 16, 2010, 08:59:25 PM

The only Rainbow stuff I really care for was when Dio was the vocalist. Tarot Woman is an awesome tune.

Yes, Joe Lynn Turner makes me sick, a stereotypical rock star poser.

Dio, on the other hand, was not trying to be anything but himself. That's why this holds up 33 years later.

The ChemistV2 · « **Reply #53 on:** May 16, 2010, 09:24:28 PM »

This is very sad news...one of my favorites for over 25 years. And Coach, knowing what I know about Dio, he was never a Satan worshipper. His songs just had fantasy lyrics..but he was never into that. And definitely not your sex, drug, and rock and roll guy. He's been married to the same woman for years..liked sports..He was a decent guy and a great performer.

The True Adonis · « **Reply #54 on:** May 16, 2010, 09:53:40 PM »

Oh, well — he wasn't going
to write Beethoven's Ninth Symphony anyway.

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #55 on:** May 16, 2010, 09:55:25 PM »

Quote from: The ChemistV2 on May 16, 2010, 09:24:28 PM

This is very sad news...one of my favorites for over 25 years. And Coach, knowing what I know about Dio, he was never a Satan worshipper. His songs just had fantasy lyrics..but he was never into that. And definitely not your sex, drug, and rock and roll guy. He's been married to the same woman for years..liked sports..He was a decent guy and a great performer.

Dunno dude, when in LA back in the day..........

Van_Bilderass · « **Reply #56 on:** May 16, 2010, 10:00:54 PM »

Coach loves this cover

Thin Lizzy · « **Reply #57 on:** May 16, 2010, 10:09:32 PM »

Quote from: The True Adonis on May 16, 2010, 09:53:40 PM

Oh, well — he wasn't going
to write Beethoven's Ninth Symphony anyway.

Danimal77 · « **Reply #58 on:** May 16, 2010, 10:46:04 PM »

Quote from: The Coach on May 16, 2010, 04:22:49 PM

Back in the day I used to do close security (bounce) for two bands, Dio and Stryper, two bands totally opposite from one another, one who supposedly sole his sole to the devil (Dio) and the other Christian. Dio's dressing room was a sex infested drug and alcohol dungeon.

Fuck off and die a slow and painful death you ignorant SON OF A BITCH. If I was with you right this moment I would shove your cross so far up your ass.

RIP RONNIE JAMES PADAVONA. You were one of a kind and will be missed and remembered. One of the last true gentlemen in the music world.

Thin Lizzy · « **Reply #59 on:** May 16, 2010, 10:54:25 PM »

Coach left out the fact that Stryper's dressing room was a sea of spandex clad, hairspray using, no-talent morons.

dyslexic · « **Reply #60 on:** May 16, 2010, 11:55:43 PM »

Just saw him in concert last year in San Francisco. Venue had been changed from the Shark Stadium in San Jose.

Great concert and great voice. Had no clue he was battling cancer. He toured and worked right up to the end of his days. Who of us will be able to say the same?

My favorites were always "Holy Diver, Rainbow in the Dark, and We Rock"

That was back when Vivian Campbell was shredding it up too...

R.I.P

My GF was in tears when I got home. Damn.

JOHN MATRIX · « **Reply #61 on:** May 17, 2010, 12:21:20 AM »

holy shit!!!

a true titan of metal was lost today...one of the great rock singers of all time. wow. $:-\$

LatsMcGee · « **Reply #62 on:** May 17, 2010, 02:11:33 AM »

This is sad, At least Rob Halford is still around.

Soul Crusher · « **Reply #63 on:** May 17, 2010, 03:37:28 AM »

Quote from: The True Adonis on May 16, 2010, 09:53:40 PM

Oh, well — he wasn't going
to write Beethoven's Ninth Symphony anyway.

Dick

Petrucci · « **Reply #64 on:** May 17, 2010, 04:15:14 AM »

really a sad day for metal, RIP and PIP

brooklynbruiser · « **Reply #65 on:** May 17, 2010, 04:19:48 AM »

Quote from: Thin Lizzy on May 16, 2010, 10:54:25 PM

Coach left out the fact that Stryper's dressing room was a sea of spandex clad, hairspray using, no-talent morons.

Hey now! Stryper were no Thin Lizzy, but they weren't that bad. Michael Sweet has a great voice and the band was pretty tight.

YngiweRhoads · « **Reply #66 on:** May 17, 2010, 05:08:07 AM »

Quote from: Big Dicked Bob on May 17, 2010, 12:42:10 AM

Awesome tune BDB. The intro crushes.

io856 · « **Reply #67 on:** May 17, 2010, 05:15:44 AM »

Quote from: The Coach on May 16, 2010, 04:22:49 PM

Back in the day I used to do close security (bounce) for two bands, Dio and Stryper, two bands totally opposite from one another, one who supposedly sole his sole to the devil (Dio) and the other Christian. Dio's dressing room was a sex infested drug and alcohol dungeon.

5'4' bodyguard... ?

you'd be the fella we all would have thought had 15yrs+ martial arts experience

YngiweRhoads · « **Reply #68 on:** May 17, 2010, 05:49:35 AM »

Quote from: Danimal77 on May 16, 2010, 10:46:04 PM

Fuck off and die a slow and painful death you ignorant SON OF A BITCH. If I was with you right this moment I would shove your cross so far up your ass.

RIP RONNIE JAMES PADAVONA. You were one of a kind and will be missed and remembered. One of the last true gentlemen in the music world.

Ronnie himself was known for eschewing drugs, holding a degree in pharmacology, and the claim of him being involved in anything satanic is idiotic and uninformed. He fired long time bassist Jimmy Bain in 89 for alcohol abuse and even sang on a gospel album in 1980. The friends I have who had known Ronnie would reiterate this as well.

http://hem.passagen.se/diomagic/Dioarticle.htm

Great article on Ronnie.

gcb · « **Reply #69 on:** May 17, 2010, 05:53:38 AM »

Quote from: Danimal77 on May 16, 2010, 10:46:04 PM

Fuck off and die a slow and painful death you ignorant SON OF A BITCH. If I was with you right this moment I would shove your cross so far up your ass.

RIP RONNIE JAMES PADAVONA. You were one of a kind and will be missed and remembered. One of the last true gentlemen in the music world.

I have to agree with your sentiment here, especially as the coach is a drug user himself. Not to mention Stryper have no talent and should not be mentioned in the same breath as Dio.