DOUG ALDRICH:
RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Brought So Much Happiness Through His Music' - May 18, 2010
Guitarist Doug Aldrich (DIO, WHITESNAKE) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):
"I'm going to miss him so much.
"We lost a giant [on Sunday]...
"Just broken today.
"I was blessed to share some music with him, but mostly, I am thankful his friendship.
"Ronnie was a good-hearted, caring man. He brought so much happiness through his music.
"Thank you, Ronnie, for the gifts you shared with us.
"Ronnie made magic and Ronnie was and will always be golden.
"Goodbye, Ronnie. Love you forever."
Video footage of Doug Aldrich performing the song "Holy Diver" with DIO can be viewed below.
"I'm going to miss him so much.
"We lost a giant [on Sunday]...
"Just broken today.
"I was blessed to share some music with him, but mostly, I am thankful his friendship.
"Ronnie was a good-hearted, caring man. He brought so much happiness through his music.
"Thank you, Ronnie, for the gifts you shared with us.
"Ronnie made magic and Ronnie was and will always be golden.
"Goodbye, Ronnie. Love you forever."
Video footage of Doug Aldrich performing the song "Holy Diver" with DIO can be viewed below.
Bass veteran Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT, DIO, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT) has issued the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):
"I'm saddened beyond words. I will miss the sound of your voice, your magical presence and your wondrous stories. My only consolation is that your now free from your pain.
"I love you, Ronnie."
"I'm saddened beyond words. I will miss the sound of your voice, your magical presence and your wondrous stories. My only consolation is that your now free from your pain.
"I love you, Ronnie."
