Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
RIP Ronnie James Dio
By Staff Writer Adam Rauf
To metal maniacs, Ronnie James Dio [or just known as Dio to his fans] was one of the most important figures in metal. His stage presence was of a man several times bigger than his 5’4 height, and he’s often considered the father of the original “metal horns.”
The man has been in countless bands, and is often copied and cited as an influence for young and old alike. Ronnie’s career spanned approximately six decades, which is far more than most musicians these days, especially in the metal genre. But the man was recording albums as most recently as 2009, and still winning awards to ...
RIP Ronnie James Dio
By Staff Writer Adam Rauf
To metal maniacs, Ronnie James Dio [or just known as Dio to his fans] was one of the most important figures in metal. His stage presence was of a man several times bigger than his 5’4 height, and he’s often considered the father of the original “metal horns.”
The man has been in countless bands, and is often copied and cited as an influence for young and old alike. Ronnie’s career spanned approximately six decades, which is far more than most musicians these days, especially in the metal genre. But the man was recording albums as most recently as 2009, and still winning awards to ...