Rest In Peace: Ronnie James Dio (1942-2010)

JonInMiddleGA · 05-16-2010, 02:59 PM

From his official website today

Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes before he peacefully passed away. Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us. Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss. Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever.

- Wendy Dio

DaddyTorgo · 05-16-2010, 03:00 PM

awwww. RIP Ronnie

JonInMiddleGA · 05-16-2010, 03:05 PM

There are a very few artists of any type that have been as significant or consistent a source of enjoyment in my life as he was.

We often note the passing of celebrities, entertainers, notable figures, etc., but for me this one comes with a genuine sense of personal loss. An amazing talent, a brilliant mind, and a real gift for creating lasting imagery. Gone way too soon.

duckman · 05-16-2010, 03:12 PM

Like a Rainbow in the Dark...

RIP RJD 1942-2010

Senator · 05-16-2010, 03:17 PM

Holy Diver this is sad news.

Oilers9911 · 05-16-2010, 03:32 PM

RIP Ronnie James Dio.

TargetPractice6 · 05-16-2010, 03:51 PM

Dio has rocked for a long, long time,
Now it's time for him to pass the torch...

RIP

Kodos · 05-16-2010, 06:14 PM

RIP, Ronnie.

Sun Tzu · 05-16-2010, 06:42 PM

RIP indeed Mr. Dio

JonInMiddleGA · 05-16-2010, 10:05 PM

WTF? Rumors -- including apparently real Tweets from Wendy Dio, Chris Jericho, and Mick Mars -- that RJD is NOT dead?

edit: That's in spite of confirmation from his manager given to the wire services earlier today & in spite of both his official website & his official FB page still carrying the sad news of his death.

Best I can tell, either someone has fooled a few of the internet rock sites into carrying fake denials or else someone is now hoaxing some of his friends & fans.

edit to add: A little Googling turns up the sad,sick situation I believe. Seems that overnight Saturday/early Sunday morning, someone was using Wikpedia to try a Dio has died hoax, to the point that Wiki eventually locked his page. The tragic irony is that he died a few hours later, which is what official sources confirmed.

Karlifornia · 05-17-2010, 02:24 AM

RIP, Dio.

Ksyrup · 05-17-2010, 07:08 AM

Just found out about this late last night (a weekend of softball will do that to you, it's like being on another planet for 48 hours). Very sad news. Glad I got to see him at least once.

DeToxRox · 05-17-2010, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

WTF? Rumors -- including apparently real Tweets from Wendy Dio, Chris Jericho, and Mick Mars -- that RJD is NOT dead?

edit: That's in spite of confirmation from his manager given to the wire services earlier today & in spite of both his official website & his official FB page still carrying the sad news of his death.

Best I can tell, either someone has fooled a few of the internet rock sites into carrying fake denials or else someone is now hoaxing some of his friends & fans.

edit to add: A little Googling turns up the sad,sick situation I believe. Seems that overnight Saturday/early Sunday morning, someone was using Wikpedia to try a Dio has died hoax, to the point that Wiki eventually locked his page. The tragic irony is that he died a few hours later, which is what official sources confirmed.

Crazy how that happens. Remember the Nancy Benoit wiki debacle?

Ksyrup · 05-17-2010, 07:47 AM

Ronnie with dUg Pinnick of King's X

BYU 14 · 05-17-2010, 07:59 AM

Very sad, RJD was a very influential figure in Metal. RIP, you will be missed.

I can't believe he was closing in on 70 years old, wow!

Ksyrup · 05-17-2010, 09:54 AM

I posted in the 80s thread, I think, a YT clip of Ronnie singing with a doo-wop band from the 50s/early 60s. He was around THAT long.

Coffee Warlord · 05-17-2010, 10:01 AM

I'm amazed Ronnie stuck around as long as he did. Dude had to have done every drug on the planet, and prolly several they don't even have names for.

05-16-2010, 03:00 PM	#2
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	awwww. RIP Ronnie __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

05-16-2010, 03:05 PM	#3
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	There are a very few artists of any type that have been as significant or consistent a source of enjoyment in my life as he was. We often note the passing of celebrities, entertainers, notable figures, etc., but for me this one comes with a genuine sense of personal loss. An amazing talent, a brilliant mind, and a real gift for creating lasting imagery. Gone way too soon. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

05-16-2010, 03:17 PM	#5
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	Holy Diver this is sad news. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

05-16-2010, 06:42 PM	#9
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	RIP indeed Mr. Dio __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

05-16-2010, 10:05 PM	#10
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	WTF? Rumors -- including apparently real Tweets from Wendy Dio, Chris Jericho, and Mick Mars -- that RJD is NOT dead? edit: That's in spite of confirmation from his manager given to the wire services earlier today & in spite of both his official website & his official FB page still carrying the sad news of his death. Best I can tell, either someone has fooled a few of the internet rock sites into carrying fake denials or else someone is now hoaxing some of his friends & fans. edit to add: A little Googling turns up the sad,sick situation I believe. Seems that overnight Saturday/early Sunday morning, someone was using Wikpedia to try a Dio has died hoax, to the point that Wiki eventually locked his page. The tragic irony is that he died a few hours later, which is what official sources confirmed. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis Last edited by JonInMiddleGA : 05-16-2010 at 10:15 PM.

05-16-2010, 03:32 PM	#6
Oilers9911 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2006	RIP Ronnie James Dio.

05-16-2010, 03:51 PM	#7
TargetPractice6 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lexington, KY	Dio has rocked for a long, long time, Now it's time for him to pass the torch... RIP

05-16-2010, 06:14 PM	#8
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	RIP, Ronnie.

05-17-2010, 02:24 AM	#11
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	RIP, Dio. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

05-17-2010, 07:08 AM	#12
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Just found out about this late last night (a weekend of softball will do that to you, it's like being on another planet for 48 hours). Very sad news. Glad I got to see him at least once. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-17-2010, 07:47 AM	#14
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Ronnie with dUg Pinnick of King's X __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-17-2010, 07:59 AM	#15
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	Very sad, RJD was a very influential figure in Metal. RIP, you will be missed. I can't believe he was closing in on 70 years old, wow!

05-17-2010, 09:54 AM	#16
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I posted in the 80s thread, I think, a YT clip of Ronnie singing with a doo-wop band from the 50s/early 60s. He was around THAT long. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-17-2010, 10:01 AM	#17
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	I'm amazed Ronnie stuck around as long as he did. Dude had to have done every drug on the planet, and prolly several they don't even have names for.

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