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OT: Ronnie James DIO Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer

Posted by: Bimmelzerbott ()

Date: November 26, 2009 16:59

Ronnie James Dio, former vocalist with Black Sabbath and Rainbow, has been diagnosed with stomach cancer.

The American singer, currently fronting Heaven And Hell with Sabbath members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler as well as his own band Dio, is to “start treatment immediately”, according to his wife and manager, Wendy.

She added: “After he kills this dragon, Ronnie will be back on stage, where he belongs; doing what he loves best, performing for his fans.”

Dio was recruited by Deep Purple’s Ritchie Blackmore in 1975 to form Rainbow. He then left to join Black Sabbath in 1979, following Ozzy Osbourne’s departure. He has fronted his band Dio since 1982.

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Re: OT: Ronnie James DIO Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer

Posted by: toomuchforme ()

Date: November 26, 2009 17:19

I saw Heaven and hell a few months ago and Ronnie had the same energy and was very professional.
I have to admit he is a very good alternative to Ozzy in Black Sabbath thanks to his charisma and powerful voic (THE MOB RULES what an LP !! awesome)

Take care Ronnie and come back soon.

"we know it's a bit late but we hope you don't mind if we stay"

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Re: OT: Ronnie James DIO Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer

Posted by: Whale ()

Date: November 26, 2009 21:14

That's sad. I hope he recovers. Dio is not the kind of artist you'd admit at parties listening to, but hey, when I was 16 I played Holy Diver a lot.

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Re: OT: Ronnie James DIO Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer

Posted by: Back Of My Palm ()

Date: November 26, 2009 22:36

One of the greatest imo..

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Re: OT: Ronnie James DIO Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer

Posted by: caroogie ()

Date: November 26, 2009 22:39

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Whale
Dio is not the kind of artist you'd admit at parties listening to...

Why not? Never be ashamed of what you like.

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Re: OT: Ronnie James DIO Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer

Posted by: hbwriter ()

Date: November 26, 2009 23:06

I will proudly say I love this guy--more so after seeing him a few months ago--67 years old and he spoiled his fans at the Greek--my teenaged son actually turned me on to him and I'm so glad he did--we're praying for you, RJD--slay that dragon

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Re: OT: Ronnie James DIO Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer

Posted by: Who's Driving Your Plane? ()

Date: November 27, 2009 04:09

One of the all time greatest!

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Re: OT: Ronnie James DIO Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer

Posted by: Hasse78 ()

Date: November 27, 2009 11:28

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Who's Driving Your Plane?
One of the all time greatest!

I agree with you. Also one of the all time nicest guys.
He´s been in the music buisness as long as the stones. I believe this recording is from 1963, maybe even earlier.

Get well soon Ronnie.

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Re: OT: Ronnie James DIO Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer

Posted by: Monkeytonkman ()

Date: November 27, 2009 11:52

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Whale
Dio is not the kind of artist you'd admit at parties listening to

If thats the case dude, then I'm not sure I'd wanna go to the same parties that you go to.

Seen him many times over the years, and he still puts on an amazing performance.This guy has got a set of pipes on him, and can still do the business on stage. at 67!!!