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He popularized the devil's horns hand gesture, employed Satanic imagery with zeal, and generally represented heavy metal at its most over-the-top, ridiculous, and fun. Watch the video for 1983's "Holy Diver" below: Dio: "Holy Diver"...
“Ronnie James Dio was essentially the first heavy metal artist I ever listened to. I still clearly remember being about 10 years old, sitting in the passenger seat of my uncle’s car, and hearing theHoly Diverrecord for the first time. Mind blown! It’s still one of my favorite...
but had taken advantage of that. I didn't always see Ronnie live, although I did make attempts. I didn't always buy his new albums, but I did take a few minutes to listen to a track or two online. Now that he's gone, I regret all those lost opportunities seeing him ...
Holy Diver Warner Bros. 'Holy Diver' Dio (1983):No Rainbow and no Black Sabbath? No problem! After years of playing second fiddle to heralded guitar gods, Ronnie James Dio struck out on his own with a stellar debut. This is ‘80s metal at its finest. ...
Tim Aymar (PHARAOH): I've been impressed and influenced by Ronnie from my first listen of Rainbow's Rising when I was in high school. When he joined Black Sabbath for Mob Rules, it changed me. Back then I was in a cover band, learning the ropes, and his style definitely rubbed off...
Ronnie James Dio / Heaven and Hell 2009 Chapman Baehler / Courtesy Rhino Entertainment In 1982, Dio and departed Black Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice formed the band Dio and toured extensively and produced numerous hit albums including their debut Holy Diver (Warner Bros., 1983) that included the ...
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Come and make me holy againWell, I can help you, you know I canI'm the man on the silver mountainI'm the man on the silver mountainJust look at me and listenI'm the man, the man, give you my handI'm the man on the silver mountainCome down with fireAnd lift your spirit ...