MOTÖRHEAD'S Lemmy, ANNIHILATOR's Jeff Waters, STEVE VAI Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
May 18, 2010, 14 years ago
MOTÖRHEAD'S Lemmy Kilmister, ANNIHILATOR's Jeff Waters and STEVE VAI have issued the following messages paying tribute to vocalist RONNIE JAMES DIO, who passed away on May 16th at the age of 67 after losing his battle with stomach cancer:
MOTÖRHEAD'S Lemmy - "I'm truly upset, especially since he seemed to be rallying at the Golden Gods show. Bon Voyage, Ronnie. Rest in peace. I'm devastated."
ANNIHILATOR's Jeff Waters - "He was a super nice person, uniquely talented and has left us all with great music. In a way, it will strange to live and work in a world and business where RJD is no longer on tour, at the festivals, putting out his music. You will never be forgotten and will live on in the music of so many others. Stand up and shout."
STEVE VAI - "Dio was a shining light of rock/metal authenticity. He was a completely dedicated artist with massive talent. It's likely that his vital contributions will continue to inspire well into the future. He is now legend. But more than all this, Ronnie was a really cool guy. I mean reeeally cool. God bless you, brutha."
