OVER THE RAINBOW Members Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
May 17, 2010, 14 years ago
OVER THE RAINBOW members Greg Smith (Rainbow, 1994-1997), Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow, 1980-1984), and Greg Smith (Rainbow, 1994-1997) have issued the following statements in tribute to legendary singer RONNIE JAMES DIO (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:
"I have lost someone who I looked up to as a teenager and that person became my good friend. I shared many laughs, stories, drinks and good times with him on and off the road. Ronnie I will miss you terribly and always think fondly of the times we spent together and of your tremendous talent. Till we meet again my friend!" - Greg Smith
"Today we not only lost a legend but we lost a friend. Ronnie was a true gentleman of rock... always kind and giving. I was proud to know him... everyone he touched was raised higher. His energy and legacy will live on... and i ....as a fellow member of Rainbow... will continue to sing his praises and his songs. May God hold him in his hands...RIP." - Joe Lynn Turner
''I was very sad to hear of Ronnie's passing, he was one of the best singers and writers ever, and every time I saw him he was a total gentleman, he will be greatly missed but never forgotten.'' - Bobby Rondinelli
