As most metal fans know, Heaven and Hell/Black Sabbath/Dio vocalist and national treasure Ronnie James Dio has been sidelined since last year with stomach cancer. His wife and manager Wendy has issued an update as to his condition on Dio’s official Web site:
After a few hiccups between Christmas and New Year’s, such as a blood [...]
Is Ronnie James Dio slaying cancer like so many dragons? According to an update from his wife/manager Wendy and the just-released lineup for the June 19 Czech Republic stop of the Sonisphere Festival, which has Heaven and Hell second on the bill, he seems to well on his way to recovery.
“Well, it has been a very [...]
Those that would like to send Ronnie James Dio a get well e-mail can do that here, or send him a card via his fan club at 12400 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 624, Studio City, CA 91604. Dio’s currently in the hospital battling stomach cancer.
While most of the internet already knows about this, Ronnie James Dio has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. A statement was released last week on Dio’s Web site.
“Ronnie has been diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer. We are starting treatment immediately at the Mayo Clinic. After he kills this dragon, Ronnie will be [...]
How legendary of a singer is Ronnie James Dio? So great that your grandmother might have thought the same thing. Ronnie and the Redcaps released this single in 1959, with Dio handling vocals, bass and trumpet. A reader (thanks Stabitha C!) alerted us to the existence of this, and made our day.
Brutal Legend, the much-hyped Jack Black-fronted video game, made a bit of news this week. While Ozzy, Lemmy, Rob Halford and Lita Ford are keeping their guest appearances in the game, Heaven & Hell frontman Ronnie James Dio is out in favor of Tim Curry, best known for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (though he [...]
Thursday, January 21, 2010
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