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Died Ronnie James Dio
On the 68th, he died the legendary American rock musician Ronnie James Dio - the godfather of heavy metal direction.
via Kutkh
Dio, born July 10, 1942 in Portsmouth (New Hampshire). The recognition he received at the end of the 60 years of the last century, a group Elf, speaking at the opening act for the legendary Deep Purple.
Musicians became friends, and when Ritchie Blackmore left Deep Purple, he, along with Dio organized a group Rainbow. On the first album Dio on vocals, which in 1975 brought him worldwide fame already.
Later, he goes to the group Black Sabbath, which turns into a legend after the publication in 1980 of the album Heaven and Hell.
Several years later, Dio went solo, and until his last days did not change the style of heavy metal.
He died May 16 at 07:45 am on the US west coast time (15:45 MSK), said the musician's family.
"Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45 am (Sunday) on May 16th. Many of his friends and family were able to say goodbye to him before he died peacefully.
Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all.
We so appreciate the love and support you all have given us.
Please give us a few days, so that we can deal with this terrible loss.
Please know he loved you all and his music will live forever. "- He wrote the musician's wife Wendy Dio on the website of the singer, according to ITAR-TASS.
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via Kutkh
Dio, born July 10, 1942 in Portsmouth (New Hampshire). The recognition he received at the end of the 60 years of the last century, a group Elf, speaking at the opening act for the legendary Deep Purple.
Musicians became friends, and when Ritchie Blackmore left Deep Purple, he, along with Dio organized a group Rainbow. On the first album Dio on vocals, which in 1975 brought him worldwide fame already.
Later, he goes to the group Black Sabbath, which turns into a legend after the publication in 1980 of the album Heaven and Hell.
Several years later, Dio went solo, and until his last days did not change the style of heavy metal.
He died May 16 at 07:45 am on the US west coast time (15:45 MSK), said the musician's family.
"Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45 am (Sunday) on May 16th. Many of his friends and family were able to say goodbye to him before he died peacefully.
Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all.
We so appreciate the love and support you all have given us.
Please give us a few days, so that we can deal with this terrible loss.
Please know he loved you all and his music will live forever. "- He wrote the musician's wife Wendy Dio on the website of the singer, according to ITAR-TASS.
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