DIO Drummer Simon Wright On RONNIE JAMES DIO - "I Feel Lucky And Blessed To Have Known Him"
May 19, 2010, 14 years ago
DIO drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC, UFO, RHINO BUCKET) has issued the following message 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:
"I lost my best friend. He was like a father to me. I tried so hard to help him win his battle; I was right there with him. He said to me one day, 'We're a team and we're gonna beat this.'I know he loved you all and was helped by your cards and prayers. I am having a very tough time writing this, and I want you all to know I feel lucky and blessed to have known him. Now, he has no more pain.
I miss him so much."
