Скончался Ронни Джеймс Дио

2realife:

>но есть еще "Randy Rhoads Tribute", там все хорошо.
>ведра нет.

Это да. Близзард там полностью и намного приятнее.

Джек Блэк (актёр из дуэта Tenacious D) дал комментарий журналу Time: "Dio has always been my favorite heavy-metal vocalist. Not just for his musical chops but also for the passion he poured into every performance. His use of beautifully haunting melodies leading to volcanic eruptions of raw rock power led to some of the great anthems of the genre. When Dio, who died May 16 at 67, performed live, he would stalk the stage like a dragon slayer. His commitment and theatricality were spellbinding. As a teenager I was profoundly moved by the life-affirming fire of his songs. They were filled with glory. They made me want to climb mountains and battle demons. To listen to Dio is to be transported to an ancient time of mystery and joy. His songs were an escape for millions of kids looking for release from the usual bull found on the FM dial. I had a chance to work with him, and he was about as cool a person as you could hope to meet. He was generous and soft-spoken, humble and serene, and had a tremendous sense of humor. Thank you, Dio".

Алекс Школьник (гитарист Testament) написал в своём блоге: "This past weekend, we lost Ronnie James Dio, not only one of the best singers in hard rock and heavy metal, but someone who was polite, well spoken and gentlemanly, something of an anomaly in a genre where 'bad-boy' behavior is embraced and expected of its frontmen. When someone of his stature of passes away, there is a collective void felt by millions of fans, creating a sense of unity. This feeling takes on an even more sad, surreal quality when it is someone that you were on a first-name basis with. Twice I had the magnificent fortune of being on the same bill with Ronnie. On both these tours, the differing schedules of his band — Black Sabbath in 1992 and Heaven & Hell in late 2008 (same band, different name) — made our encounters infrequent, as is often the case with headliners and support acts. But whenever we did bump into each other, he always went out of his way to say hello. His knack for remembering everybody’s names was nearly as legendary as his vocal ability. He remembered everyone on the crew, everyone's friends, wives and girlfriends and made each person feel the center of attention when he spoke to them. So while we did 'know' each other, I don't pretend to have known Ronnie well. It's not as if we ever spoke by phone. Actually, that's not true… One day, I was trying to reach my friend Lorenzo, who was on Dio's sound crew. This was the early '00s and our tours were crossing paths in Cleveland. I'd been unable to make the Dio concert, but another friend of mine went to the show and bumped into Lorenzo, who told him to say hi to me and pass on his new phone number. When I called a day or so later, the voice didn't sound like Lorenzo's. 'Alex Skolnick! How are you? I've always liked your guitar playing.' He asked what I was up to and how this person was and how that person was, asking me to please say hello to these people for him. This guy obviously knew me and others I knew, but I didn't recognize his voice. Who could it be? I hesitantly asked. He laughed and said 'Alex, it's Ronnie Dio!' My jaw dropped. He explained that either he'd lost his cell phone and had been borrowing Lorenzo's or vice versa (I forget), then nicely offered to pass on the message and have him call me, then we said goodbye. Whatever the situation was, I barely processed it and it scarcely mattered…I was on the phone with Dio! I immediately thought of the Dio concert I attended in 1984 in San Francisco, the first concert I ever went to without adult supervision. I remember asking my father for permission. He didn't understand who I was talking about. 'Devo?' he asked. A friend and I took BART (the metro train) to the concert which was held at the Cow Palace Arena. The Dio album 'Holy Diver' had become part of the soundtrack for my high school years and those of countless other teens of the mid-'80s. Seeing him live, I felt for the first time like I was hearing music for my generation. Although Dio's draw would shrink somewhat in the '90s (thanks in part to the music industry's collective turn against '80s hard rock acts) Ronnie James Dio still stands as one of a small handful of vocalists in the hard rock/metal genre who was ever able to sell out arenas under his own name. The other two that come to mind are Ozzy Osbourne, whom he replaced in Black Sabbath, and Alice Cooper. When he emerged on the national scene in the '70s, he sang with enough rasp, grit, dirt and guttural quality to stand side by side with throaty greats of the time such as Bon Scott of AC/DC. But unlike Scott and others, whose sound was fueled by cigarettes, bourbon, and other, less legal substances, Ronnie took care of his voice with a discipline on par with an opera and Broadway singer. Never a 'notorious rock star' like his contemporaries, he lived his life in moderation, resulting in an unshakeable constancy and flawless execution that concertgoers could count on, right up until the end. Indeed, at the 'Metal Masters' shows [featuring Heaven & Hell, Judas Priest, Motörhead and Testament] barely a year and a half ago, the universal consensus was that Ronnie, then in his mid-60s, had never sounded better. On that tour, I frequently found myself standing on the grass with friends after our set, listening to Ronnie, Tony [Iommi], Geezer [Butler] and Vinny [Appice] filling the star-filled August sky with songs like 'Heaven And Hell', 'Children Of The Sea' and 'Neon Knights'. It was about as perfect a summer evening as one can imagine. Now Ronnie is a part of that star-filled sky. He will forever be missed and remembered".

Кевин Бэлдс (басист Lit): "Anybody who has ever met Ronnie James Dio will tell you, without a doubt, he was the nicest guy in rock n' roll. And now, let me be yet one more person to confirm this statement. Ronnie James Dio was not only a rock star, he was a legend. However, these labels and these roles never took precedent over who he really was at the core... and that was a warm, decent, gracious human being. Ronnie was a glowing example of kindness, not only for entertainers and musicians to learn from, but a lesson for all people in general. And when it came to music, it seems this was his calling from day one. A calling to live music. To feel music. And most importantly, to share music. Share it with the masses. And Mr. Dio did just that. He did it through his own brand of metal and he did it with an unwavering passion and conviction that came from the purest place in his heart. Dio forged his own path and it was a path from which he never strayed. On May 16th, music lost a magical voice. But more so, the world lost a magical person with a beautiful heart. For certain, there will never be another like him. Ronnie James Dio was, and always will be, the godfather of heavy metal. And I was, and always will always be, fortunate to have known him. You will be truly missed".

ЕСТЬ ПРЕДЛОЖЕНИЕ 30 МАЯ СОБРАТЬСЯ И ПОМЯНУТЬ!!!!
КТО ИЗ РОСТОВА-НА-ДОНУ? СОБЕРЕМСЯ?

Скотт Уоррен (клавишник Dio/Heaven & Hell): "How can I express what 17 years next to Ronnie now means to me? He has led me on an incredible journey. I have been blessed by his presence, and his voice. He was my surrogate father, my brother, my friend, my teacher AND my loyal advocate. Our fearless leader. He never let us down. He was never not out to prove it. Because he 'WAS' it. Just a class act. Life without him will never be the same. Yet it is not because of these things, that I know He IS in Heaven. But that's another story. I will miss you, my dear friend. RJD RIP"

Андреас Киссер (гитарист Sepultura): "[On Sunday], May 16th, on our way to Morroco to play our first show in North Africa, we heard the news about Ronnie Dio. It was really sad; all the band knew him, meeting backstage on many ocasions, some of our crew worked with him on his solo stuff and Heaven & Hell as well, also hanging out in Brazil, which he visited many times and where he is loved, not only because of his magical music but also because he was one of the sweetest persons in the world, anybody that ever met him can tell you that. I had the privilege to jam with him on a show in Sao Paulo, in 2006 he invited me to play 'Mob Rules', the last song on the show and with a lead part!!!! I will never forget; it was one of the happiest days of my life. Only a real master could be so kind. My condolences to Wendy Dio [Ronnie's wife/manager], family, friends and fans all around the world. He will be missed, the voice of metal, unique."

Стив Гейнс (лидер Anger As Art, Калифорния): "Last Sunday, I was on the phone and online with so many people, and a lot of tears were shed. So many times, you think that a hero's impact on your life is internal, or personal. Like you are the only person that 'gets it' (maybe that is part of the appeal of underground metal bands, I dunno). But Ronnie jumped out of the speakers and appealed to this 12-year-old pimply-faced kid so long ago. I had been told by all of the music people around me that hard rock was just a bunch of screaming. But not Ronnie. That voice was powerful and majestic. Always. As an aspiring vocalist, it was a goal to shoot for — and I know that even on my best day I was nowhere close to him. Like all else who met him, he was a class act, and a gentleman. But what I realized since his passing was that he had the same impact on me that he had on everyone else. People truly loved this guy. I will be attending the memorial service a week from today simply to pay respect and reverence to someone who shaped my life. Thanks, Ronnie. It was not wasted effort. To this kid, it meant the world."

Стив Уильямс (клавишник Power Quist): "Well, it's five days on from hearing the terrible, saddening news of the passing of Ronnie James Dio. I wanted to let the news sink in before commenting officially but, in all honesty I still can't quite believe that he has departed. Ronnie was a massive inspiration and influence to me from the time I first heard his vocals in the early 1980s on [Sabbath's] 'Heaven And Hell' record. I was 11 years old and here I am 27 years later still remembering that time as if it were only a short time ago. Whether it was with Sabbath, Rainbow, Dio or latterly Heaven & Hell, there is no doubt in my mind that we have lost a truly legendary figure and one of the gentlemen of rock as well. I had the pleasure of seeing Ronnie James Dio fronting both Dio and Sabbath over the years. I particularly recall two shows above all others. Firstly Black Sabbath (supported by Testament) in Southampton, U.K. on the 'Dehumanizer' tour in 1992. This was an incredible show that many of us who were there still talk about to this day. Secondly, the 'Holy Diver' tour in 2005 once again in Southampton. This show will stick in my mind forever. The 2005 show fell on my birthday and my friend Andre Bargmann (former Power Quist drummer and at the time, drum tech for Simon Wright. Andre went on to tech for Vinny Appice in Heaven & Hell, amongst others) contacted me the day before to ask if I would be going to the show. Needless to say, I was already planning to attend but Andre made some arrangements for myself and my girlfriend to meet Ronnie and the rest of the band backstage, where I was presented with a signed drum skin with birthday wishes from all the guys. This has had pride of place on my studio wall ever since, and will continue to do so. Ronnie was so welcoming and friendly, as were the rest of the guys as well, and it was a real privilege to be able to spend just a few minutes chatting and talking about music. It's just one of those things that I will never forget and I'm very thankful for. Although Ronnie may have left us, his immense legacy will live on in the wonderful music he leaves behind. Not just for those of us who have followed his career for years but also for future metal/rock fans and musicians. On behalf of myself and the Power Quist family, I would like to pass on my sincere condolences to Wendy [Ronnie's wife/manager] and all her family and friends at this most difficult of times."

Жиль Мур (барабанщик Triumph, Канада) дал комментарий журналу Goldmine:
"He was a great singer. And it's a tragedy to see him die so early in life. I mean, he wasn't young, but he sure wasn't old. He had one of the best voices. His first record with Rainbow… that really blew me away. I just about wore out the cassette playing it. This guy had a freight train of a voice. He really did. We would see Ronnie backstage. He would show up at Triumph shows with quite a bit of regularity. He'd show up at our show and come backstage. And he was always a great guy."

Лейбл Rhino Records опубликовал заявление в журнале Goldmine:
"R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio.
The Rhino family is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ronnie James Dio.
As a member of Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio, and Heaven & Hell, Ronnie was truly a pioneer in rock 'n' roll with one of the most powerful voices in the history of music.
Ronnie had a nearly 50-year relationship with the Warner Music Group family, from one of his first singles on Atlantic in 1962, to his platinum albums with Black Sabbath and Dio on Warner Bros. Records, up to his final release with Heaven & Hell last year on Rhino. Not only was Ronnie a true legend in rock 'n' roll, but he was also a sincere, gracious man that we were proud to call a friend.
One of our favorite memories from Ronnie's many visits to the Rhino offices was the time he personally went from office to office to thank people individually for all the hard work they had been doing on his behalf — a truly sincere gesture that demonstrates what a generous, caring person he was.
Today we take the time to celebrate his life and music.
Ronnie, your Rhino family is raising our horns up for you today. We know that is the way you would have wanted it".

Ингви Мальмстин (гитарист): "I'm deeply saddened by the devastating news. Ronnie was a dear friend and without a doubt the most brilliant of all rock sirens. He lives forever in our hearts and will never be a equaled. Long live Ronnie James Dio."

Группа Scorpions: "The passing of Ronnie James Dio is a huge loss to the world of rock and roll. He will be missed by millions of fans around the world. He was an amazing artist, lovely human being, and a dear friend. We will miss you, Ronnie."

Херман Раребелл (бывший барабанщик Scorpions): "I knew Ronnie for quite some time — he often came to Scorpions shows over the years. Although he just passed away last weekend, I already really miss him. Hanging out with Ronnie was always fun and we always had a great time laughing and joking. Without a doubt, he will go down in history as one of the greatest singers in the world of heavy metal and hard rock. The best way we should remember Ronnie and to celebrate his life is to break out any one of his classic recordings from Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio, or Heaven & Hell. Ronnie, you will never be forgotten".

Дэвид Эллефсон (басист Megadeth) в интервью журналу For Bass Players Only поделился мнением о Ронни Джейсе Дио.
For Bass Players Only: The music world recently lost Ronnie James Dio, a powerful force in rock history. Do you have any special thoughts or feelings about Ronnie that you'd like to share?
Ellefson: Ronnie James Dio was the ultimate singer/artist. He had his own unique vocal style, but was also an incredibly proficient and original writer. I was a fan as soon as I heard him on the Black Sabbath and Rainbow classics, but his solo work in Dio just propelled him — and heavy metal in general — to a really hip mainstream appeal for the masses. He is truly the stuff of legend.

Роб Кавалло (продюсер Green Day, а также My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Fleetwood Mac, Kid Rock): "Ronnie was the first major artist to take me seriously as an A&R guy and a producer. I have so many amazing stories about the man, his character and musicianship they could fill a book. He truly was a giving and caring individual and I was blessed to have met him. Here's one short story: I was with Ronnie, Tony [Iommi], Geezer [Butler] and Vinny [Appice] at Rockfield studios in Wales. We had just finished the song 'Time Machine' for the 'Wayne's World' soundtrack and we were starting on the follow-up LP, 'Dehumanizer', with Reinhold [Mack] producing. I was totally jetlagged and half passed out on the living room couch. The studio tracking room door was open and I could very clearly hear Tony's guitar and Ronnie's voice working out a new track. It was awesome, so I got up to tell them so. When I got there, I saw Tony plugged into a Marshall 50-watt half stack with no master volume cranked to full. And I saw Ronnie standing there singing... with NO MICROPHONE! Yep, his voice was that pure and that ripping and that LOUD without a PA! When I expressed how amazing that was, they just kinda laughed at me (like it was a normal thing) and then kept on working. It's one of my fondest musical memories... They sounded so amazing together!"

Группа Crimson Glory (Флорида): "Ronnie was a wellspring of immeasurable talent and a shining example of the persistence, hard work, dedication, passion and creativity that it takes to become a true legend in the music world. There has not been a kinder, classier, more well-spoken individual in the realm of hard rock and heavy metal, and it is fair to say that the only thing bigger than the man's voice was his heart. Ronnie James Dio was easily one of the most influential artists in modern music; that influence can be heard and felt in countless bands that have emerged over the last forty years, including us! With the recent passing of our own singer, Midnight, we deeply empathize with the shock and profound sadness that those close to Ronnie are experiencing right now. It is our hope that Ronnie's friends, band mates and family, especially his wife, Wendy, will find comfort and solace in each other's shared love, respect and fond memories of their time spent with him, as well as the knowledge that Ronnie is incredibly loved by scores of fans of all ages, all over the world".

Джон Цантакис (гитарист Gothic Knights, Нью-Йорк): "It was absolutely heartbreaking to hear that Ronnie James Dio passed away earlier this week. The bands's sincerest and deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. To us, he was and always be one of the greatest singers in metal. All week, I have been reminiscing about the past and thinking how much Dio was a huge influence on me, both musically and lyrically. To me, his music, imagery, aura, and showmanship was simply true metal at its finest. Back in the day, I used to buy his albums on cassette and vinyl. I kept listening to the cassettes over and over, so many times that I kept wearing out the tapes and rebuying them. I played the vinyl on special occasions as I didn't want to scratch them. Plus the album covers were pieces of art to me. I remember the days back in high school when I used to draw out the Dio logo down to the detail on every one of my blue canvas binders. My wife, too, is a huge Dio fan. In fact, she is a HUGE Rainbow fan, to say the least. She told me the other day when we were listening to 'Rainbow Rising', that she feels so sad that she lost her Elvis. She so is right, we lost our Elvis."

Пол Мэйон (The Answer, Северная Ирландия): "Let me start by offering our condolences to the family of Ronnie James Dio, one of the greatest voices in rock will be sorely missed!
I first heard Dio when the opening chords of 'The Last In Line' belted out to open up that long lost but favourite program of my childhood, 'The Power Hour'. A subsequent visit to John Digney's market stall furnished me with all the knowledge a young metalhead would need and 'Heaven And Hell', 'Holy Diver' and 'Rainbow Rising' were purchased. I have 'Stargazer' blasting as I write this and it still is one of the most intense and exciting musical journeys ever committed to tape!
We were lucky enough to meet the man at the Classic Rock Awards and to see him in concert with Heaven & Hell at Sweden Rock 2007, during which Cormo [The Answer vocalist Cormac Neeson] was so impressed with Mr. Dio's pipes he became a convert to 'Mob Rules', which was never off the iPod in the dressing room and airport waiting rooms for years to come. Thanks, Ronnie, for the great voice, music and performances that will live on forever and rest in the knowledge the world of music and the wider world are a better place due to your contributions! We will all miss you!
'If your circle stays unbroken you are a lucky man, 'cause it never ever has for me, in the palace of the virgin lies the chalice of the soul and it's likely you might find the answer there!'
Ronnie James Dio. Rest in peace, gone but not forgotten!"

В родном городе Ронни Кортлэнде (штат Нью-Йорк) есть улица, названная в его честь.

Уэнди Дио ответила на заявление Баптистской церкви Уэстборо: "Ронни ненавидел предрассудки и насилие! Мы должны подставить вторую щёку этим людям, которые только и знают, как ненавидеть кого-то, кого они не знали. Но мы-то знаем, что значит любить близких!"

Посвящения:

20 мая финский певец Ансси Кела на бесплатном концерте в Хельсинки посвятил Ронни Джеймсу Дио исполнение акустической версии "Holy Diver".


21 мая Primal Fear на коцерте в Нью-Йорке посвятили Ронни Джеймсу Дио песню "Prior to 'Fighting the Darkness'.


Группа Y&T на концерте 22 мая в Сан-Франциско посвятила памяти певца исполнение "Rainbow In The Dark".


Кевин Болембах (басист Non-Fiction и Infernophonic): "What can be said about such a tremendous loss?!?! The music of Ronnie James Dio has been an integral part of my life since I was nine years old. My first concert EVER was Black Sabbath with Blue Öyster Cult on the 'Heaven And Hell' tour in 1980 — an event that completely changed my life. Over the years I have seen many incarnations of Dio and Sabbath, but my dream was to see a reunion of the classic 'Heaven and Hell' lineup. My prayers were answered at Radio City Music Hall in early 2007 when giants once again walked the earth under the banner of Heaven & Hell. There has never been another singer with more heart, soul, or insight in to the human condition than Ronnie James Dio, and there never will be. Rest in peace, Ronnie, and thank you for your priceless gifts. You will not be forgotten."
Группа Non-Fiction на своём воссоединительном концерте в Клифтоне (Нью-Джерси) 7.11.2009 исполнила композицию "Voodoo" группы Black Sabbath. Запись выйдет на первом DVD группы"It's A Wonderful Live".


22 мая на фестивале Rock On The Range в Коламбусе Killswitch Engage посвятили Ронни Джеймсу Дио исполнение композиции "Holy Diver". Гитарист Адам Дуткевич объявил перед песней: "On a serious note, real quick — you all know we lost somebody fucking so important to the metal community. And we are so fucking proud to be able to play one of his songs. So do me a favor — make a fuckload of noise for Ronnie James Dio."


15 мая Тим «Потрошитель» Оуэнс на концерте в Акроне (Огайо) в дуэте с гитаристом Скоттом Джонсом исполнил акустические версии "Children Of The Sea" группы Black Sabbath и "Man On The Silver Mountain" группы Rainbow.



Fatal Smile записали песню 'For The Last In Line' в память о Ронни Джеймсе Дио. Средства, вырученные от продаж, пойдут в благотворительный фонд Ронни Дио. Блэйд (вокалист Fatal Smile, Швеция): "Two days ago Y [guitar] sent me a piano ballad he wrote while saddaned by the horrile tradegy of Ronnie's [James Dio] passing due to cancer. That night I wrote the lyrics and melody to the song 'For The Last In Line'. We decided to have it recorded and released in the name of Ronnie's new fund, Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. In the morning we recorded it and today it was mastered and released. iTunes and all other sites will follow. We have decided not to release the full version on Spotify, but it can be heard on YouTube as of tonight! I guess it's some kind of record, getting a song released a day after it's written... Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund is registered as owner of this song, and gets 100% of all sales! Buy it to support his cause, the fight against cancer."


21 мая Кид Рок принял участие в шоу Конана О’Брайана в Ист Лэнсинге (Мичиган). Он исполнил песню "If I Was President", в которой вставил строчку: "If I was president even for just one day, I'd make the day that Ronnie James Dio passed away one of our nation's new national holidays."


Вокалист Iron Maiden Брюс Дикинсон почтит память Ронни Джеймса Дио в своей последней радиопрограмме "Rock Show" на волнах BBC 6 Music 28 мая.

В Швеции пройдёт фестиваль Sweden Rock Cruise, посвящённый Ронни Джеймсу Дио. Концерт пройдёт на теплоходе 7-8 октября. Теплоход совершит круиз из Стокгольма в Або (Финляндия) и обратно. Основной группой будет Lion's Share, к которой примнут звёзды шведского метала: Микаэль Окерфельт (Opeth), Йоаким Канс (HammerFall), Бьёрн Гелотте (In Flames), Ян Хоглунд (Europe), Мессия Марколин (бывший вокалист Candlemass), Йохан Эдлунд (Tiamat), Майк Вид (King Diamond, Mercyful Fate, Bibleblack). Также заявлены группы Tiamat, Nifelheim, Alien. Концерт завершится всеобщим исполнением композиции "Stars" из проекта Hear 'N Aid. Во время круиза издание Sweden Rock Magazine пожертвует 25000 крон в фонд Ронни Дио Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. Гости фестиваля также смогут сделать пожертвования.

Йорн Ланде (норвежский вокалист Masterplan, Yngwie Malmsteen, Ark, The Snakes) в память о Ронни Джеймсе Дио выпустит альбом в июль, озаглавленный "Dio": "За многие годы я имел честь встречаться и работать со многими музыкантами, которые вдохновили меня на моё музыкальное путешествие. Ронни Джеймс Дио вдохновлял меня на протяжении нескольких десятилетий, и его влияние продолжает добавлять краски в мой творческий дух. С тех пор, как я впервые услышал его могучий королевский рёв в 70-х, я был очарован созидательной силой этого невероятно талантливого человека и преданностью музыке. Его карьера длилась очень долго и включает огромное количество выдающихся песен, поэтому выбор песен для альбома был очень велик и сложно было определиться с периодом творчества Ронни. В итоге я остановил свой выбор на сольном периоде Дио". Трек-лист "Dio" выглядит так:
01. Song For Ronnie James
02. Invisible
03. Shame on the Night
04. Push
05. Stand Up And Shout
06. Don't Talk to Strangers
07. Lord Of The Last Day
08. Night People
09. Sacred Heart
10. Sunset Superman
11. Lonely Is The Word / Letters From Earth (2010 version)
12. Kill The King
13. Straight Through The Heart (live)
14. Song For Ronnie James (video)
Ланде специально написал «Песню для Ронни Джеймса». Клип на песню представлен в Интернете:


Йорн: "Я написал "Song for Ronnie James" как дань уважения и личную благодарность человеку, на протяжении 35 лет бывшему моим учителем. Этот замечательный человек повлиял на мою жизнь и карьеру настолько сильно, что без него я бы не стал тем, кем я являюсь сейчас".

Сейчас у нас прошёл дождь и выглянуло солнышко и появилась такая красивая двойная радуга!Я о Rainbow сразу и вспомнил!Сегодня концерт Дио в Софии(20.09.98) записал,будем случать Ронни!

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Огромное спасибо за отзывы...так жаль,так жаль...(((

ДЕЙВ МАСТЕЙН О РОННИ ДИО -

"Я помню как разговаривал с Ронни — мы сидели в ресторане — и вот я говорю, 'Послушай, Ронни, я просто хочу поблагодарить тебя за приглашение поучаствовать в этом турне (1988).' Дио: 'Да, старина. Спасибо и тебе за участие.' А я: 'Нет, ты не понял, я РЕАЛЬНО благодарен тебе. Это же просто супер.' Дио: 'Видишь ли, мы могли бы оба сидеть здесь и надрачивать друг у друга или выкурить совместный косячок. Как тебе такая мысль?' Я как-то опешил от такого ответа. Сами понимаете, что в итоге мы оба дунули, а вот дрочить друг другу не стали".

да, прикольный случай. Полностью цитата из интервью Дэйва Мастейна радиопрограмме "Rockline" 24 мая:
"Everybody that's ever met Ronnie, they've got different types of stories," Mustaine said. "We've heard types of stories about his voice and how great he was as a man. And we've heard stories about his different lineups that he's been with.
One of the things that I remember him most for was 'Sixteenth Century Greensleeves' and 'Man On The Silver Mountain', which was the first record that I'd ever gotten from him with [Rainbow guitarist Ritchie] Blackmore.
We had gone out on tour with him when [Megadeth's] 'So Far, So Good, So What' came out and it was really, really making a statement, because we had broken the Top 200 with thrash metal, and nobody really knew what thrash metal was at the time.
I remember talking to Ronnie — we were in catering — and I go, 'Hey, Ronnie, I just wanna thank you for taking us out on tour.' He goes, 'Yeah, man. Thanks to you for coming, too.' And I said, 'No. I mean, really. Thanks. It's really cool.' And he goes, 'Look, we could both sit here and give each other handjobs or we could smoke this joint. What do you think?' And I was like, 'Well...' So, needless to say, we smoked a joint and I passed on the handjob".


2utka84:
пожалуйста. Такое большое число откликов демонстрирует значимость личности Ронни Дио в рок-музыке и подчёркивает, насколько большой является для людей во всём мире его утрата. У меня есть некоторые переводы с darkside этих цитат, но предпочитаю выкладывать оригинальный английский текст, чтобы не было искажения переводом.

2Гарринча:
>У меня есть некоторые переводы с darkside
>этих цитат, но предпочитаю выкладывать оригинальный
>английский текст, чтобы не было искажения переводом.
И это правильно.

Dio public memorial May 30th 2010
http://ptichka.livejournal.com/688419.html

в 80м к нам в город приехал с гастролями какой-то московский театр и мой знакомый, работавший в нашем театре электриком, среди разных новомодных Машины Времени, Воскресенья, очень качественно переписал у московских звуковиков (с широкой студийной плёнки) Heaven and Hell.

с тех пор Die Young любимейшая у БС.


п.с. действительно, его сотрудничество с Дип Пёрпл было бы очень и очень интересно......

Появилась информация, пока что официально не подтверждённая : Black Sabbath (Heaven And Hell) дадут эксклюзивный концерт памяти Ронни Джеймса Дио. Приглашённым вокалистом будет Роб Хэлфорд (Judas Priest), он хорошо знает материал BS , как эры Оззи Осборна, так и Ронни Джеймса Дио.

Информация об этом концерте появилась в источнике близком к журналу "Classic Rock".

Ровно год назад, в это время, Дио & Heaven and Hell заканчивали свой второй концерт в Б1

И я тоже был там - лучший концерт 2009 года!

Вчера, 31 мая, в киевском дворце "Украина", Джон Лорд, объявляя песню "Soldier Of Fortune", сказал, что она посвящается Ронни Джеймсу Дио, "солдату фортуны"...

2Drybushchak:

сегодня приобрел Вашу новую книжечку. буду читать...

2realife:
>2Drybushchak:
> сегодня приобрел Вашу новую книжечку. буду читать...
Приятного прочита. :)

JORN (с) 2010 "DIO".

01. Song For Ronnie James
02. Invisible
03. Shame On The Night
04. Push
05. Stand Up And Shout
06. Don't Talk To Strangers
07. Lord Of The Last Day
08. Night People
09. Sacred Heart
10. Sunset Superman
11. Lonely Is The Word - Letters From Earth
12. Kill The King
13. Straight Through The Heart (Live)

Jorn Lande - Vocals (Masterplan, Allen / Lande, Millenium, Mundanus Imperium, Beyond Twilight, Ark, Yngwie J. Malmsteen, The Snakes, Vagabond, Wild Willy's Gang)
Tore Moren - Guitar (Arcturus, Carnivora, Skitliv)
Tor Erik Myhre - Guitar
Nic Angileri - Bass (Alto Voltaggio)
Willy Bendiksen - Drums (Wild Willy's Gang, Company of Snakes, Road)

http://rghost.ru/2007250