Ronnie James Dio
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Today (May 16) is the second anniversary of the passing of the legendary Ronnie James Dio. He had one of the best singing voices in metal, or any other genre. He fronted bands including Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio and Heaven and Hell. After battling stomach cancer, Dio died in 2010 at the age of 67. His passing left a huge void in the music industry, as he was one of the most talented and beloved figures in metal. Two years after Dio's death, many of his contemporaries in the music world such as Tim “Ripper Owens, David Draiman (Disturbed), Brian Fair (Shadows Fall), Alex Skolnick (Testament), Johnny Solinger (Skid Row) and many others paid tribute to Ronnie via Twitter.

 
Its been 2 years since the passing of one of the all time greats, Ronnie James Dio. Here was my tribute: http://www.alexskolnick.com/skolnotes/goodbye-ronnie-james-dio/
 
RIP Ronnie James Dio! A great man.. We all miss you!
 
ALL HAIL THE MEMORY OF THE MIGHTY RONNIE JAMES DIO, ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL AND ICONIC VOICES OF ALL TIME.
 
Will be rocking to Ronnie James Dio all day. RIP.
 
2 Years ago today we lost Ronnie James Dio.. He's hangin under A “Rainbow In The Dark” R.I.P.
 
Going to visit Ronnie tomorrow with the family. Can't believe it's been two years that he is gone.
 
RIP Ronnie James Dio ~ Here's Destruction's “Stand Up and Shout” recorded for him last year. I had the soloing honour http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErdZr_LvWHE
 
2 years ago today we lost Ronnie James Dio. Missed but never forgotten. R.I.P. Ronnie.
 
t's officially Wed here on the E Coast, & the 2nd anniversary of the passing of Ronnie James Dio. RIP my friend, you will NEVER b forgotten.
 
Ronnie James Dio. R.I.P. Such an honor to give him the Golden God for Best Vocalist before he passed. So deserved. http://youtu.be/Dxz78QsXcTM
 

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