I was a stagehand for one of his shows in Texas.. after the show he shook all the stagehands hands and personally thanked us for helping.. Great person.... rip
Great person..................yeah right. A great person wouldn`t have cheated his guitarist ( Vivian Campbell ) out of his royalties.......!!!!!!! ( Before anyone reacts........these are Vivian Campbells words ) !!!!!!!
And i have had a beer with Ronnie 1998 on a ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm. Will never forget that moment. Amaizing that he was sitting down talking with me, a nobody from Sweden for half an hour.
Yes share some stories ! Did you get to setup the big dragon prop , that was well cool . 2 of my faves are Dio and David lee roth , and ive heard dio say he likes DLR too
100% I did a metal show back in the day and he was the nicest person I ever had the pleasure of talking to. The worst? Carcass. They were complete assholes, but they did break up a few months after I interviewed them so I guess they get a pass.
+YesYou123333: Yes he was very smart & another great man & musician who passed away in April of 2010 Peter Ratajczyk Steele. Peter was a very well read person as well & loved his history.
I miss him every day man. I never did connect to celebrities or rock singers etc., but as silly as it sounds I always did feel a connection to Dio. He was such an incredible man and musician that the world is a poorer place without him in it. Matter of fact I was jammin' to "Mob Rules" earlier and just remembering Ronnie along with the good ol' 80s.
Met him once. All the accounts if RJD are absolutely true, I can vouch for that. Dude did NOT need to spend all the time with me and my friend that he did back in 2001, and he was entirely genuine the whole time. In fact, he started the conversation. Guy was a truly great human being
I myself met him in his hometown of Cortland, NY, at a dedication of a street named after him, and can concur that he was an awesome guy. There had to be well over 200 fans there when I met him, and he took the time to sign anything people offered to him and talk. I know because I was one of the last people there. He could tell I was a little star struck and totally put me at ease. I’m a fan for life, for sure. 🤘🏻
@@jonrussell7577 Your very fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet Dio. He is someone I always looked up to and still do to this day. My only regret is that I never got an opportunity to see him perform live as he rarely visted my country and when he did the timing was always conflicting with things I had going on at the time. To add insult to injury he was scheduled to play with Iron Maiden about 10 years ago in June which I had tickets to that gig and he passed away 2 months before hand so I was especially devastated as he was one of the artists I wanted to see most. Still despite never getting the chance to see him live or meet the legend himself, he at least left a legacy of legendary music and was always spoken very highly of as a person to his fans. RIP Dio \m/
Never heard an interview of his before. He was quite articulate and thoughtful for a rockstar. And, of course, had one of the greatest voices in rock history.
I was about 12 or so when Dio went solo. I was in to more pop music, but now at 51, I love Dio's music. So powerful, so intense. I often play Dio in my workouts. Thank you Ronnie for giving us your music. You have left us, but your music will be with us forever.
He's just a control freak to work with... it's something you can either deal with, to you get out. Unfortunately this dissolved the amazing chemistry of the original Dio band. Once Craig came in, it fell apart for Jimmy and Vinnie.
Ronnie had his queen Wendy right there with him in this video, and he included her. She's was important to him and it showed. Something about that made me respect him 10x more
@@music9556 but many people don't understad the power that brings you to have a relationship whit your partner of life, i'm musician but never have a girlfriend or sex in this 34 years, and it's too hard to live by this way, alone, angry any time, truly important have a partner in our lives.
@@petermasters6 yes otherwise you stop functioning in certain ways. i doubt Dio would have had the drive to do all that without a woman in his life. when i see a man overly excited and full of energy and always seems happy i automaticaly know why. and if you know they have a partner. just compare the behavior of a single person. the partnered one will be the happiest by far! this is just what ive noticed. actualy makes me laugh i say to myself look at this guy now can you imagine if she left him!
@@music9556 maybe dio became a nasty person like Blackmore, and bye the way blackmores behavior take a new level of confidence whit his actual wife, it's important male o female, have a partner, do things in the way of armony and passion, alone it's overcome sometimes, like Dokken, Axel, Anselmo, Blackie, Michael Romeo, Steve Clark, Indovina, Ross Williams, and many musicians that make pain of themselves.
Met him several times. A warm open minded never one to judge just a honest kind hearted human being. And one awesome Singer ! I’m still baffled how that voice came from such a tiny being!! I miss him 😌part of me lost some of my thunder also. Hopefully will be reunited one day until then🍺.
He was Great and a Big influence on me, I forgot to mention in my DIO tribute video, that i didn't see the video for last in line until 1988. please check it out
Dio was not just a rockstar but a very caring human being. she never got stuck on himself because of his status there will never be another one like him.
HUH ? I never had a problem with Ritchie. Cocky, of course. Most fans are just that FANatics. He had no patience for those screaming crying idiots.SIGN my dikk, my T-shirt,my album,my pic,my gurl will get you off !!!!! Look Ritchie I tatted you on my arm !!!! WHEEEEEEE. Idiots. Walk up, nod, shoot the shit, no problem.
Dude im not trying to be all obsess of Dio . but he is a really a smart man . he takes opportunity when he sees it . i really wish i can talk to him personally about life , i swear ill take his advice . RIP dude ,probably one of the few rock musicians ever to dents in rock history
A little story about ronnie and life advice. Good friend I used to work with was the original drummer for Bang Tango. When they broke up he ended up being Vinnie Appice's drum tech for about 2 years when Dio and Motorhead toured US, Japan and Europe. (When they came to san diego I got to hang with ronnie on his bus and sit in on sound check) Anyway my friend was in germany and hadnt seen the light of day in weeks with the work hours. He did go out drinking with lemmy and ronnie a few times a week. One night hes all depressed literally crying in his beer cuz his GF had given birth to his daughter that day and he couldnt be there. Ronnie said "Hey look, some day, when she turns 18, youre gonna buy her a pretty dress, and shes gonna go out with some guy, whos gonna bend her over, rip that dress, and fuck her right up the ass. And you know what? Theres not a damn thing youre going to be able to do about it." Words of wisdom. And beer.
Ronnie. I saw him on the Mob Rules tour. I was of course shocked at how small he was. He blew the roof of the United Center in his 1st song. The crowd was crazy and rocking on. I miss him. He arguably had the greatest voice of real heavy metal music. He just had it all. I do miss him and wish him to rest in peace. To a great man. Thank you for giving your all to those you entertained.
It is said that people only truly die when nobody remembers them. This will never apply to Ronnie! His words and music are still with us. His spirit still lives within us. His contributions can never be erased. He is immortal, in that sense. Long live the God Of The Voice !
And you gotta admire the spectrum of his career. And I love all his stuff, from Ronnie and the Prophets to Rainbow and Sabbath and Dio. His old stuff is really good butna completely different style.
Got to meet Ronnie once in 1987. New York City. He was headed into the former Arthur Anderson Bldg, on Park Ave. I was coming out as he was coming in. I was in shock and he saw the look on my face and said "Yes it's me and your name is...." and I said "My name is Jon and Ronnie, you are an amazing talent.Been a supporter for a long time." and he thanked me, asked where I was headed and if I lived in the city. I had an opportunity so I took it....I asked him if he really enjoyed his stint with Sabbath and he said, "The music was great but the uncertainty was greater." Fucking mind blown, forever. He told me to be careful and have a good week. Think its safe to say he was one of the nicest guys around. Rest in peace.
Always refreshing to see a self made man who is so humble about his beginnings and who put his talent to good use. Love his fascination with the medevel era. Rest in peace RJD.
RONNIE JAMES DIO!!!!!!!!! I have had the pleasure of seeing this man live!!!! 4 times. Once with DIO the other 3 with Black Sabbath! Long Live Rock N Roll Long Live Ronnie James Dio. I love every album he made with every band he was in. Lock Up The Wolves so good and very underrated also Dream Evil. Rainbow Eyes is my favorite song by RJD. Holy Diver my favorite album ( honestly all are my fav) R.I.P RONNIE JAMES DIO.
Ive had the pleasure of seeing Ronnie 17 times! Seen the Sacred Heart tour in Pittsburgh twice ! That tour was that popular he came with fire breathing dragon twice within one year!! My favorite times of seeing him was the club Odean in the Cleveland Flats where Yngvie Malmsteem opened for him & a few years later at a club in Frederick Md. Club Exhale i do believe was the name! I was right in front of him & got a couple of high fives from him!!! R.I.P RJD!!
Got to see DIO December 31st 1985 in Seattle. Killer show. Vivian Cambell was still lead guitar at the time. 3 act bill that night. TKO, Yngwie Malmsteen, and DIO. Ronnie's voice was 100% strong right to the very last note. That guy was amazing. RIP little dude. We miss you.
Ronnie James Dio and his wife out in the cold with no money after being finished with Rainbow !? The music business , back then at least , must have really sucked. Rising and Long live R'N"R are two of the Best ever Rock Records made.
Not only is Dio a fantastic voice, a superb brain, and real person with an awesome sense of humor, but he is a loving, caring, interested force of passion, empathy, and concern. Dio is and always shall be a spirit majeur. Thank you, Sir. You will always rock. ❤️
Met Sabbath on the Mob Rules tour and Ronnie was so cool ( as were all of Sabbath) he said I need to join them backstage next tour. They split and he started Dio and I figured I'd check the will call and my name was there! Got Vivian his first kiss from an American woman too and even hung with em next tour in Dallas! You were a true gentleman RJD !! Horns up
how cool when I found this I finally got to see Dio in person in his house-for those who lived during his career know those were the best days of our lives.
Awww Ronnie is A very good host...and an amazing singer...no one could Ever replace him...RIP RADIO...you will never be forgotten in this house...my Husband Tony is one of your Biggest fans...and always will be...he turned me on to your music which I find irreplaceable...Thank you Ronnie
Nothing wrong with living in the past Ronnie. It's a hell of alot better than the present and future as far as i can see. And we still had you making all that badass music! R.I.P. Ronnie
I just finished his audiobook. He specifically mentions that sideboard, the pool table, the bar, and the dungeon… so cool to see this video- thanks for posting.
Beautiful and Blessed Person is RONNIE JAMES DIO and I not only love his singing, I Love him as a person too, as he is Humble and Kind too... Rest In Paradise Ronnie as you walk and talk with GOD in PARADISE 🙏💚💛❤️🙏
I see DIO back in 84 last in line tour.I was at the very front and by far the best experiance ive had at a rock concert.Dokken open up and they was rocken hard too...Tooth and nail...Dio will never die as long as metal will never die.
@@jfo3000 as I recall Lynch was considered the guitarist with the fastest fingers I use have that cassette of Tooth and Nail I remember a show in Kansas City around 1987-88 me and a buddy went back stage and got Wild Mick Brown (Dokken's drummer) stoned on skunk bud he coughed his ass off LMAO 😁
@@paulhetrick1759 i disagree.i met don outside of the casino ballroom in hampton beach nh and got his autograph.very kind dude.how could you dislike songs like dream warriors?
"I dont do Any writing here, this is strictly a library. I do my writing in the Dungeon" -Ronnie James Dio Rest on Peace Ronnie. You are truly missed ❤🤘🤘🤘
Man. He was a genius. I never cared much for the music style, but I caught him performing alongside Lover boy, BTO and Van Halen. I remember more of his set than anything else. Definitely not an accident.
Miss you Ronnie. I enjoyed every one of your concerts and always had a great time. That statement you made about your chairs being made by someone who really cared about them is also true about how you cared about your fans. You always seemed to love performing and giving the fans a great show. I miss seeing Ronnie in concert. Thank you for the unforgettable music.
If I had to form a rock band with the best of the best at every position, I gotta say, RJD was possibly one of my all-time favorite vocalists in Rock'n'Roll. Paul Rodgers of Bad Company also has to be in my top 5 rock voices. He may in fact be my #1 all-time pick, and Ronnie second. Others include Jim Morrison, Ian Gillan of Deep Purple, and John Kay of Steppenwolf (Born to Be Wild). I also love the soulful bluesy rock voice of James Dewar of The Robin Trower Band, but he's sort of in a category all his own. Incomparable, really. And of course, your mileage may vary. I'm sure I have left off guys I shouldn't have so feel free to nominate them. I just can't handle any high voiced guys like Geddy Lee, Steve Perry, Robert Plant, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Brad Delp of Boston, or Freddie Mercury. They're not on my all-time top rock voice list, and never will be....OUTSTANDING front men though every one of them truly were. If we're going for 'best front men' then I gotta talk about Noddy Holder, Ray Davies, Freddie Mercury, and Mick Jagger, who go out there and completely OWN the crowd. They're just not my idea of a deep, bad ass rock voice. Ronnie James Dio was....for sure.
I never really listened to his music or was a major black sabbath fan; but after listening and watching this interview, he seemed to be one of the most coolest guys you could ever meet! very articulate and humble. I would have enjoyed hanging out with him. God bless him and I hope he is resting in peace.....I sincerely mean that
duo was the first concert I ever saw. I was 16 and in the 10th grade from a small town in east Texas. someone I knew offered to sell me tickets to duo that was going to be in Dallas. the big city.lol I didn't even know who he was as I had never heard his music. we were on the floor the last row.lol was promised that were good seats yea right. when everyone stood up when Ronnie came in stage we couldn't see anything except for a big Dragon at the top and accasionly it would blow out smoke. I fell in love with the music though and to this day when I hear it it takes me back there when I was young and so full of hopes and dreams myself. that was back in 1983
The only frontman that replaced Ozzy and when he did he reinvented Black Sabbath and when we heard Black Sabbath with Dio as singer we forgot about Ozzy!!!!!!
i just wish i got to meet him...but he died when i had no clue of who he was. he died when i was nine. i just wish i could talk to him about life and religion. he's such a wise man...and everybody who got to see him or talk to him is a lucky person. you are missed dio. we miss you and there will be no other like you.
I saw Dio live in 1986, one of the best shows I ever saw. His singing live was astounding. One of the few singers who sounded better live than he did on his records.
He's one of these persons who thought me how to get through the hard times in this life and enjoy it while listening his musics. Hope to see where all these things go when it's all comes to death with peace. Love you all if I ever hurt someone's feelings, can't change what happened but hope things would turn out better for them as well. Missing really nice people around.
One of the greatest ever. At 19 I thought it would be great to drop acid and see the Dio show for the Last In Line tour in '85. Got to stand front-ish row. The crew guy handling the pulleys for the dragon's head got tripped up and the head came down within inches of us there in the front rows. I haven't done acid since and I'm very happy to be here.
I'm always fascinated by people's reasons for collecting antique or historical decor. For him, it reminds him of a time when people cared about the things they made, rather than today when so much is mass produced. I, too, hope we can get to a time where artists of all sorts are able to be appreciated as much for their work.
I was a stagehand for one of his shows in Texas.. after the show he shook all the stagehands hands and personally thanked us for helping..
Great person.... rip
I thought you were gonna say he took you all out for a steak dinner. Still, ok, cool.
Great person..................yeah right. A great person wouldn`t have cheated his guitarist ( Vivian Campbell ) out of his royalties.......!!!!!!! ( Before anyone reacts........these are Vivian Campbells words ) !!!!!!!
@@Frip36his handshake is already a good dinner
I'm convinced Dio can magically travel back to the medieval times and bring back all this furniture
Hahaha :D
the world requiem
ah you're right, it all makes sense now.
When DIO and Lemmy walk into a room a black hole nearly develops due to their god like presence.
He was extremely articulate and soft spoken.
What a vocal range he actually had.
He was rather articulate mind you.
Very intelligent man
@@tonymarinelli7304 He held a HUGE stick with that voice. From the softest to the hardest.Rip
Felix The Cat His voice IS the sound of metal
He seems like the kind of person I can have a beer with, and I don't drink.
DarkPock he seem real and down to earth
Genius
And i have had a beer with Ronnie 1998 on a ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm. Will never forget that moment. Amaizing that he was sitting down talking with me, a nobody from Sweden for half an hour.
"You know I don't play piano, I'm a singer. Let´s go to the bar" LOL
Angie Ramms but didnt he Play Piano in This is your Life?
Thunder 9501 im pretty sure he only knew to play bass and trumpet
DaBloodsploder Krieg Oh Well then i guess im wrong.
Right you are. In fact you can hear Ronnie play bass on the 1st ELF album, as well as some of his old bootleg gigs with The Elves....
ITS A JOKE
HIS HOUSE IS PRETTY MUCH WHAT I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE. THE MEDIEVAL TIMES FEEL TO IT WITH A NICE TOUCH OF CLASS.
where's the class?
I agree
Mark Preston Ronnie was a class act, so there you have it.
Mark Preston in your ass
richie blackmore has a very similar abode himself
I worked the SACRED HEART TOUR as a tour crew member. Great performer, good lad, good heart! RIP Ronnie!
Please, share some stories with us!
Yes share some stories ! Did you get to setup the big dragon prop , that was well cool . 2 of my faves are Dio and David lee roth , and ive heard dio say he likes DLR too
We miss you Ronnie...
;-;
What a nice guy Ronnie James Dio was
100% I did a metal show back in the day and he was the nicest person I ever had the pleasure of talking to.
The worst? Carcass. They were complete assholes, but they did break up a few months after I interviewed them so I guess they get a pass.
And he was so smart too. Just listen to him. No hesitation in his words. A sign of a genius.
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YesYou123333
+YesYou123333: Yes he was very smart & another great man & musician who passed away in April of 2010 Peter Ratajczyk Steele. Peter was a very well read person as well & loved his history.
I miss the man on the Silver Mountain
I miss him every day man. I never did connect to celebrities or rock singers etc., but as silly as it sounds I always did feel a connection to Dio. He was such an incredible man and musician that the world is a poorer place without him in it. Matter of fact I was jammin' to "Mob Rules" earlier and just remembering Ronnie along with the good ol' 80s.
Totally agree.
We will all join him there someday.
Met him once. All the accounts if RJD are absolutely true, I can vouch for that. Dude did NOT need to spend all the time with me and my friend that he did back in 2001, and he was entirely genuine the whole time. In fact, he started the conversation. Guy was a truly great human being
I myself met him in his hometown of Cortland, NY, at a dedication of a street named after him, and can concur that he was an awesome guy. There had to be well over 200 fans there when I met him, and he took the time to sign anything people offered to him and talk. I know because I was one of the last people there. He could tell I was a little star struck and totally put me at ease. I’m a fan for life, for sure. 🤘🏻
@@jonrussell7577 wasnt he born in nashua nh?
@@jonrussell7577 Your very fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet Dio. He is someone I always looked up to and still do to this day. My only regret is that I never got an opportunity to see him perform live as he rarely visted my country and when he did the timing was always conflicting with things I had going on at the time. To add insult to injury he was scheduled to play with Iron Maiden about 10 years ago in June which I had tickets to that gig and he passed away 2 months before hand so I was especially devastated as he was one of the artists I wanted to see most. Still despite never getting the chance to see him live or meet the legend himself, he at least left a legacy of legendary music and was always spoken very highly of as a person to his fans. RIP Dio \m/
Johnny you must be a short man if you look up to Ronnie!
@@j_freed lol I think you misplaced the context but thats ok :)
Never heard an interview of his before. He was quite articulate and thoughtful for a rockstar. And, of course, had one of the greatest voices in rock history.
he talks like a classy gentleman
Shut the fuck up with that “class” bullshit.
Totally
I was about 12 or so when Dio went solo. I was in to more pop music, but now at 51, I love Dio's music. So powerful, so intense. I often play Dio in my workouts. Thank you Ronnie for giving us your music. You have left us, but your music will be with us forever.
His personality is so beautiful I aspire to be that kind and well spoken.
So true
His house looks like an old-fashioned castle. Fitting for someone who sang about dungeons & dragons...
I literally expect nothing else
I swear this is the coolest, most sincere dude, that ever lived.
Just because you've never met me.
hugolafhugolaf : or me✌️
That is so perfectly said, yes he was!
Sam Bell or me....
He's just a control freak to work with... it's something you can either deal with, to you get out.
Unfortunately this dissolved the amazing chemistry of the original Dio band. Once Craig came in, it fell apart for Jimmy and Vinnie.
Dang, he had some good taste... Very history minded guy.
@Angjo chicken curry is good, I'm not from even India,
Ronnie had his queen Wendy right there with him in this video, and he included her. She's was important to him and it showed. Something about that made me respect him 10x more
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well of course without a person in your life all this may not look like this and he may not have been so articulate and soft spoken.
@@music9556 but many people don't understad the power that brings you to have a relationship whit your partner of life, i'm musician but never have a girlfriend or sex in this 34 years, and it's too hard to live by this way, alone, angry any time, truly important have a partner in our lives.
@@petermasters6 yes otherwise you stop functioning in certain ways. i doubt Dio would have had the drive to do all that without a woman in his life. when i see a man overly excited and full of energy and always seems happy i automaticaly know why. and if you know they have a partner. just compare the behavior of a single person. the partnered one will be the happiest by far! this is just what ive noticed. actualy makes me laugh i say to myself look at this guy now can you imagine if she left him!
@@music9556 maybe dio became a nasty person like Blackmore, and bye the way blackmores behavior take a new level of confidence whit his actual wife, it's important male o female, have a partner, do things in the way of armony and passion, alone it's overcome sometimes, like Dokken, Axel, Anselmo, Blackie, Michael Romeo, Steve Clark, Indovina, Ross Williams, and many musicians that make pain of themselves.
Met him several times. A warm open minded never one to judge just a honest kind hearted human being. And one awesome Singer ! I’m still baffled how that voice came from such a tiny being!! I miss him 😌part of me lost some of my thunder also. Hopefully will be reunited one day until then🍺.
He was Great and a Big influence on me, I forgot to mention in my DIO tribute video,
that i didn't see the video for last in line until 1988. please check it out
Dio was not just a rockstar but a very caring human being. she never got stuck on himself because of his status there will never be another one like him.
Duayne Clarke that's because he seen how Blackmore treated fans! He said then he'll never treat fans bad ever!
HUH ? I never had a problem with Ritchie. Cocky, of course. Most fans are just that FANatics. He had no patience for those screaming crying idiots.SIGN my dikk, my T-shirt,my album,my pic,my gurl will get you off !!!!! Look Ritchie I tatted you on my arm !!!! WHEEEEEEE. Idiots.
Walk up, nod, shoot the shit, no problem.
He cared enough to not allow his band in his first 2 solo videos
Luis LOL, that's quite a contradiction right there, amigo
john smith true story
Dio was such a chill guy.
I seen him one time he was not so chill going off about Vivian!
He's immortal now. Forever in our hearts. R.I.P. \m/
I'm so happy I was able to see him perform with Black Sabbath during the Mob rules tour!🤘
That must been one hell of a show!!!
Me, too!
Dude im not trying to be all obsess of Dio . but he is a really a smart man . he takes opportunity when he sees it . i really wish i can talk to him personally about life , i swear ill take his advice . RIP dude ,probably one of the few rock musicians ever to dents in rock history
Christopher Sesma was and could
Blue Brick Wall Well said, my friend. Everything you said was spot-on.
A little story about ronnie and life advice.
Good friend I used to work with was the original drummer for Bang Tango. When they broke up he ended up being Vinnie Appice's drum tech for about 2 years when Dio and Motorhead toured US, Japan and Europe. (When they came to san diego I got to hang with ronnie on his bus and sit in on sound check)
Anyway my friend was in germany and hadnt seen the light of day in weeks with the work hours. He did go out drinking with lemmy and ronnie a few times a week. One night hes all depressed literally crying in his beer cuz his GF had given birth to his daughter that day and he couldnt be there.
Ronnie said "Hey look, some day, when she turns 18, youre gonna buy her a pretty dress, and shes gonna go out with some guy, whos gonna bend her over, rip that dress, and fuck her right up the ass. And you know what? Theres not a damn thing youre going to be able to do about it."
Words of wisdom. And beer.
@@batvette based
"perhaps we can get back to that era some day when people care for what they do"...so fucking true
Someone said to me that Ronnie James Dio was The King of Heavy Metal. Who here agrees?
I feel so free to disagree. He wasn't the king. He was the god
Ozzy gotta be discussed either
Totally agree
When it comes to heavy metal vocals, yes!
I'd say Dio was an Avatar of Metal. Everything about him was Metal.
Ronnie. I saw him on the Mob Rules tour. I was of course shocked at how small he was. He blew the roof of the United Center in his 1st song. The crowd was crazy and rocking on. I miss him. He arguably had the greatest voice of real heavy metal music. He just had it all. I do miss him and wish him to rest in peace. To a great man. Thank you for giving your all to those you entertained.
It is said that people only truly die when nobody remembers them. This will never apply to Ronnie! His words and music are still with us. His spirit still lives within us. His contributions can never be erased. He is immortal, in that sense. Long live the God Of The Voice !
And you gotta admire the spectrum of his career. And I love all his stuff, from Ronnie and the Prophets to Rainbow and Sabbath and Dio. His old stuff is really good butna completely different style.
Got to meet Ronnie once in 1987. New York City. He was headed into the former Arthur Anderson Bldg, on Park Ave. I was coming out as he was coming in. I was in shock and he saw the look on my face and said "Yes it's me and your name is...." and I said "My name is Jon and Ronnie, you are an amazing talent.Been a supporter for a long time." and he thanked me, asked where I was headed and if I lived in the city.
I had an opportunity so I took it....I asked him if he really enjoyed his stint with Sabbath and he said, "The music was great but the uncertainty was greater." Fucking mind blown, forever. He told me to be careful and have a good week.
Think its safe to say he was one of the nicest guys around.
Rest in peace.
Cool AF story brother!
Thanks for telling it!
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Most welcome. Thank you, as well.
I thought it was impossible to love this dude more....I was wrong. Long live the memory/Legacy of Ronnie James Dio
I loved that guy. So humble. Many could learn from him but they won’t.
What I wouldn't give to be standing at a bar having a beer and playing pool with Ronnie James Dio today.
Lives like a king, like he should
Always refreshing to see a self made man who is so humble about his beginnings and who put his talent to good use. Love his fascination with the medevel era. Rest in peace RJD.
Met Ronnie at a hotel bar, in Pittsburgh. We talked about baseball. I'll never forget that.
Ronnie likes baseball? What team he suported?
@@sodica81 we were talking about the playoffs. He was a Mets fan. Really down to earth. Love him.
Dio was a huge sports fan!
Genuine nice guy, fantastic showman. A voice you can recognise anywhere. You'll live on Ronnie, mark my words.
Dio is my favorite singer of ALL TIME. He might just be my favorite Rock Star of ALL TIME.
For me, Dio will LIVE FOREVER !
Rest in peace Dio you beautiful, talented human being!!❤💓❤💓❤
"...the work men really cared about what they made..." I just wish that we really could get back to that time.
So true
I restore old furniture as a hobby and never a truer word spoken hello from Australia
I felt what he said❤️ and yes me too
RONNIE JAMES DIO!!!!!!!!!
I have had the pleasure of seeing this man live!!!! 4 times. Once with DIO the other 3 with Black Sabbath! Long Live Rock N Roll Long Live Ronnie James Dio. I love every album he made with every band he was in. Lock Up The Wolves so good and very underrated also Dream Evil. Rainbow Eyes is my favorite song by RJD. Holy Diver my favorite album ( honestly all are my fav) R.I.P RONNIE JAMES DIO.
Ive had the pleasure of seeing Ronnie 17 times! Seen the Sacred Heart tour in Pittsburgh twice ! That tour was that popular he came with fire breathing dragon twice within one year!! My favorite times of seeing him was the club Odean in the Cleveland Flats where Yngvie Malmsteem opened for him & a few years later at a club in Frederick Md. Club Exhale i do believe was the name! I was right in front of him & got a couple of high fives from him!!! R.I.P RJD!!
Got to see DIO December 31st 1985 in Seattle.
Killer show.
Vivian Cambell was still lead guitar at the time.
3 act bill that night.
TKO, Yngwie Malmsteen, and DIO.
Ronnie's voice was 100% strong right to the very last note.
That guy was amazing.
RIP little dude. We miss you.
Aww, what a guy, will never get enough of looking at the interviews. :)
Got to be honest I loved Ronnie before this video. I now love him even more. A true gentleman of Metal. Love you, miss you Ronnie 🤘🏻
Ronnie James Dio and his wife out in the cold with no money after being finished with Rainbow !? The music business , back then at least , must have really sucked. Rising and Long live R'N"R are two of the Best ever Rock Records made.
Not only is Dio a fantastic voice, a superb brain, and real person with an awesome sense of humor, but he is a loving, caring, interested force of passion, empathy, and concern. Dio is and always shall be a spirit majeur. Thank you, Sir. You will always rock. ❤️
Met Sabbath on the Mob Rules tour and Ronnie was so cool ( as were all of Sabbath) he said I need to join them backstage next tour. They split and he started Dio and I figured I'd check the will call and my name was there! Got Vivian his first kiss from an American woman too and even hung with em next tour in Dallas! You were a true gentleman RJD !! Horns up
Such a huge voice he had. His enunciation was amazing...he would imbue each syllable with such emotion so you could really feel the song.
how cool when I found this I finally got to see Dio in person in his house-for those who lived during his career know those were the best days of our lives.
Awww Ronnie is A very good host...and an amazing singer...no one could Ever replace him...RIP RADIO...you will never be forgotten in this house...my Husband Tony is one of your Biggest fans...and always will be...he turned me on to your music which I find irreplaceable...Thank you Ronnie
You have a cool husband and I hear his wife is pretty dope, too.
"You know I don't play piano, I'm a singer.. Let's go to the bar"
I still listen to his music in 2023. Brilliant voice,nice taste in antiques, RIP to a music legend.
Ронни, Молодой, Обаятельный Парень, И
Такой Талантливый, Мое Восхищение ❤❤❤😊
I literally have tears in my eyes, wow miss him so much. 80's were the best.
I've always been fascinated by Ronnie James Dio....love that he had the Medieval sensibility..🥰💯🎈
My favorite singer of all time! It was a real joy to watch this and listen to Ronnie talk. I miss him very much.
His glasses say Dio on it. What a badass
Nothing wrong with living in the past Ronnie. It's a hell of alot better than the present and future as far as i can see. And we still had you making all that badass music! R.I.P. Ronnie
I just finished his audiobook. He specifically mentions that sideboard, the pool table, the bar, and the dungeon… so cool to see this video- thanks for posting.
Великий человек маленького роста с огромным сердцем. Ronne , мы помним и любим тебя. Всю жизнь слушаю и немогу наслушаться.
он когда-то сказал одну интересную фразу: главное не длина ручки, а то, насколько большими буквами ты впишешь ей свое имя
The legend, in his home, seems like a humble guy. Thanks for sharing.
Bloody hell I remember buying this video magazine, it also had an interview with Lemmy - May they both rock in peace!
Beautiful and Blessed Person is RONNIE JAMES DIO and I not only love his singing, I Love him as a person too, as he is Humble and Kind too... Rest In Paradise Ronnie as you walk and talk with GOD in PARADISE 🙏💚💛❤️🙏
It's so surreal that he had the softest, kindest sounding speaking voice but when he sang, it was the most powerful thing you've ever heard.
I see DIO back in 84 last in line tour.I was at the very front and by far the best experiance ive had at a rock concert.Dokken open up and they was rocken hard too...Tooth and nail...Dio will never die as long as metal will never die.
Dead Weight Dokken is gay.
I saw that tour when he came through Cleveland that same year same opener too I have Three of his Elf albums that are really good too
@@Nonconformistwilderbeastman Saw that Cleveland show too. Lynch was on fire.
@@jfo3000 as I recall Lynch was considered the guitarist with the fastest fingers I use have that cassette of Tooth and Nail I remember a show in Kansas City around 1987-88 me and a buddy went back stage and got Wild Mick Brown (Dokken's drummer) stoned on skunk bud he coughed his ass off LMAO 😁
@@paulhetrick1759 i disagree.i met don outside of the casino ballroom in hampton beach nh and got his autograph.very kind dude.how could you dislike songs like dream warriors?
Ronnie is what Rock is all about, I use to follow him and see all his concert in my youth days, his put out the best show! RIP Love you Champ
I only discovered him in the last few years he was an awesome guy so true
This man was just an absolute treasure.
He is greatly missed.
"I dont do Any writing here, this is strictly a library. I do my writing in the Dungeon"
-Ronnie James Dio
Rest on Peace Ronnie. You are truly missed ❤🤘🤘🤘
Man. He was a genius. I never cared much for the music style, but I caught him performing alongside Lover boy, BTO and Van Halen. I remember more of his set than anything else. Definitely not an accident.
Один из ВЕЛИЧАЙШИХ РОК ИСПОЛНИТЕЛЕЙ ! Я слушаю рок 38 лет !
A true class act. Rest in peace.
Miss you Ronnie. I enjoyed every one of your concerts and always had a great time. That statement you made about your chairs being made by someone who really cared about them is also true about how you cared about your fans. You always seemed to love performing and giving the fans a great show. I miss seeing Ronnie in concert. Thank you for the unforgettable music.
If I had to form a rock band with the best of the best at every position, I gotta say, RJD was possibly one of my all-time favorite vocalists in Rock'n'Roll.
Paul Rodgers of Bad Company also has to be in my top 5 rock voices. He may in fact be my #1 all-time pick, and Ronnie second.
Others include Jim Morrison, Ian Gillan of Deep Purple, and John Kay of Steppenwolf (Born to Be Wild).
I also love the soulful bluesy rock voice of James Dewar of The Robin Trower Band, but he's sort of in a category all his own. Incomparable, really. And of course, your mileage may vary. I'm sure I have left off guys I shouldn't have so feel free to nominate them.
I just can't handle any high voiced guys like Geddy Lee, Steve Perry, Robert Plant, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Brad Delp of Boston, or Freddie Mercury. They're not on my all-time top rock voice list, and never will be....OUTSTANDING front men though every one of them truly were. If we're going for 'best front men' then I gotta talk about Noddy Holder, Ray Davies, Freddie Mercury, and Mick Jagger, who go out there and completely OWN the crowd.
They're just not my idea of a deep, bad ass rock voice.
Ronnie James Dio was....for sure.
Very cool! I used to have this on vhs back in the day. Probably one of the cooler interviews, nice to see again. thanks for posting!
I've seen this interview back in the 80s. It's what I expected his house to look like. Really cool articulate dude. A true gentleman. RIP RJD.
Descanse em paz Ronnie James Dio pai do METAL 🤘🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇧🇷
Great sense of humor. Good guy. One of the true Legends of Rock!!
Wow, he’s such a humble man.
Dio's house is exactly how we all imagined it to be.
Thanks for the great toons Ronnie!
such an awesome person.very,very missed.r.i.p Ronnie we love you
0:44 “May I just add that one should never put this on a pool table but being that I own it I will do whatever I want to” RJDio owns🤘🤘
I never really listened to his music or was a major black sabbath fan; but after listening and watching this interview, he seemed to be one of the most coolest guys you could ever meet! very articulate and humble. I would have enjoyed hanging out with him. God bless him and I hope he is resting in peace.....I sincerely mean that
Well there's plenty of his music on UTube
This was awesome. Thanks for posting. I miss Ronnie every day.
Small man with the voice of a giant, R.I.P
duo was the first concert I ever saw. I was 16 and in the 10th grade from a small town in east Texas. someone I knew offered to sell me tickets to duo that was going to be in Dallas. the big city.lol I didn't even know who he was as I had never heard his music. we were on the floor the last row.lol was promised that were good seats yea right. when everyone stood up when Ronnie came in stage we couldn't see anything except for a big Dragon at the top and accasionly it would blow out smoke. I fell in love with the music though and to this day when I hear it it takes me back there when I was young and so full of hopes and dreams myself. that was back in 1983
Lorie Muhlbauer DIO
Lorie Muhlbauer Who is Duo ????
We miss you Ronnie. Every time I hear your music I am 18 again. Thanks for the Great Music. Heaven has a Great Musician.
I had this on VHS back in the day! Thanks for posting this up!
PRA MIM É UMA DAS MAIORES VOZES DO ROCK. UMA LENDA SEM DÚVIDA. DOMÍNIO DO PALCO INCRÍVEL, SABIA SE IMPOR COMO POUCOS.
The only frontman that replaced Ozzy and when he did he reinvented Black Sabbath and when we heard Black Sabbath with Dio as singer we forgot about Ozzy!!!!!!
i just wish i got to meet him...but he died when i had no clue of who he was. he died when i was nine. i just wish i could talk to him about life and religion. he's such a wise man...and everybody who got to see him or talk to him is a lucky person. you are missed dio. we miss you and there will be no other like you.
I saw Dio live in 1986, one of the best shows I ever saw. His singing live was astounding. One of the few singers who sounded better live than he did on his records.
He was in his 40s in this interview but he looks like he was in his late 20s-early 30s
What a king this man was ahell Ronnie James Dio May you Rest In Peace 🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼
He is perfect... For fans our idols never die. Great Dio! ❤️🇧🇷
He's one of these persons who thought me how to get through the hard times in this life and enjoy it while listening his musics. Hope to see where all these things go when it's all comes to death with peace. Love you all if I ever hurt someone's feelings, can't change what happened but hope things would turn out better for them as well. Missing really nice people around.
One of the greatest ever. At 19 I thought it would be great to drop acid and see the Dio show for the Last In Line tour in '85. Got to stand front-ish row. The crew guy handling the pulleys for the dragon's head got tripped up and the head came down within inches of us there in the front rows.
I haven't done acid since and I'm very happy to be here.
My opinion the best vocal in rock ever RIP RJD..........
I'm always fascinated by people's reasons for collecting antique or historical decor. For him, it reminds him of a time when people cared about the things they made, rather than today when so much is mass produced. I, too, hope we can get to a time where artists of all sorts are able to be appreciated as much for their work.
There will never be anybody to fill Ronnie's shoes. RIP Ronnie.