Although there were conflicting reports on the weekend, one of heavy metal’s kings has passed on to that guitar store in the sky.
I didn’t know it at the time, but I’ve been listening to Ronnie James Dio‘s music since I was a kid. My mother, especially was into Rainbow. It wasn’t until much later when I grew an appreciation for metal that I discovered exactly how great Dio’s voice is, and how inspirational he has been to rock music.
I feel fortunate that I was able to see him perform with Heaven & Hell when they toured a few years back.
Ave Dio. I hope you won’t mind if I send you off with Tenacious D’s tribute to you: