WHITESNAKE's David Coverdale, QUEEN's Brian May, ARCH ENEMY, SKID ROW Comment On Passing Of RONNIE JAMES DIO
May 17, 2010, 14 years ago
WHITESNAKE's David Coverdale, QUEEN's Brian May, ARCH ENEMY and SKID ROW have offered the following thoughts on the passing of legendary singer RONNIE JAMES DIO (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, RAINBOW, ELF) who lost his battle with stomach cancer yesterday (May 16th) at 7:45 AM at the age of 67:
WHITESNAKE's David Coverdale - "So very sad to hear of Ronnie's passing... My thoughts, prayers and condolence to his family and friends."
QUEEN's Brian May - "It's a shock to hear that Ronnie has gone. Even though we had all known he was battling with cancer for some time, he was such a wiry fighter, and of such an amazingly optimistic nature, I think I assumed he would go on forever.
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ARCH ENEMY - "Today is an immensely sad day for the heavy metal / hard rock community as we mourn the loss of one of the most amazing talents in the genre. Ever. A master of his craft and a true gentleman. Funny, smart and witty. He will be much missed by the Arch Enemy camp. Dio's voice will echo in eternity!"
SKID ROW - "Our best wishes go out to the family, friends and fans of Ronnie James Dio. He was an influence to all of us and will be greatly missed."
