Tag Archives: Wendy Dio

Wendy Dio To Re-release Hear N’ Aid Charity Single “Stars”

Posted by on November 1, 2011

In the 80’s, the mainstream had charity songs like “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” and “We Are The World,” where the biggest names in pop sang together to raise awareness and money for famine relief in Africa. The metal community, though, had Hear N’ Aid’s “Stars.” Launched by Ronnie James Dio and then Dio members […]

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Lemmy’s Head Cat Project Signs To Niji Entertainment

Posted by on April 14, 2011

The Head Cat, a rockabilly punk group featuring Lemmy Kilmister, Slim Jim Phantom (The Stray Cats) and Danny B. Harvey (Rockats, 13 Cats, Lonesome Spurs), has signed a new recording deal with Niji Entertainment, the label founded by Ronnie James Dio’s widow/manager Wendy Dio.

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Tim “Ripper” Owens To Tour With Former Dio Members

Posted by on March 21, 2011

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSpwVxrGQG4[/youtube] It was announced this past weekend that singers Tim “Ripper” Owens and Toby Jepson will be touring with former members of Dio under the moniker Dio’s Disciples. Owens and Jepson will join Rudy Sarzo (bass), Simon Wright (drums), Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards) on the road to pay tribute the late great Ronnie James Dio. Wendy Dio, Ronnie James […]

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Halford, Grohl, Lemmy And Many Others Reportedly On Board For Dio Tribute Album

Posted by on February 28, 2011

Since forming Niji Records and the Stand Up And Shout Fund (which benefits cancer research) to honor the late Ronnie James Dio, his widow Wendy Dio has been doing a lot to keep the great singer’s legacy alive. But it looks like in addition to everything she’s already done, Mrs. Dio is putting together one […]

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Revolver Golden Gods Nominees To Be Announced Next Week

Posted by on February 16, 2011

The nominees for the 3rd annual Revolver Magazine Golden Gods Awards will be revealed on February 24 at the Nokia Club in Los Angeles. Chris Jericho, Alice Cooper, Mick Mars of Motley Crue and Wendy Dio (widow of Ronnie James Dio) are expected to be on hand for the announcement.

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