Ronnie James Dio has passed away.

[Headbanger]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/black-sabbath-singer-ronnie-james-dio-dead-at-67/story-e6frf7jx-1225867521888

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/


Fuck it.

All Hail the King.

[Headbanger]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwX8yF8k0ls

[Headbanger]

I'm stunned, and I was well aware of how sick he was, and of course its not like I ever met the guy.

But much of his work had a huge effect on me, I still remember the first time I heard the album Holy Diver, and have played his music nearly every damned day ever since.

Best concert I have ever been to was Heaven and Hell a couple years back, I felt it was a privilage just to be in the crowd he was performing for.

The world has lost one of the greatest talents to have ever lived, Long may he rock.

[Ferkletastic]

Today the world is much less metal.

I'll play Holy Diver in his honour tonight.

[Gubb]

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[Bren]

Fark, one of my faves of days gone by...yes he was a legend...alas most people would not know who the fark he was....RIP Ronnie...

[Bounce001]

Yes a sad sad day :( :weep:. RIP Ronnie

[triple-bee]

R.I.P Fella

[SPman]

and another one bites the dust.......wasn't a great fan of his, but he had a unique voice - always recognisable.

Stomach Cancer! - not nice!

[Shadows]

RIP Ronnie.

One of the best musical artists that ever lived. Not very many left now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-2Ma-m5B8o&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3VgV31vmUE&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaycOK66FAc