Dio Cancels Tour, Ronnie James Dio Hospitalized

Posted on Nov 18th 2009 3:00PM by Jen Guyre Comments
Due to Dio frontman and namesake vocalist Ronnie James Dio becoming ill, the band has canceled their upcoming European tour. Set to kick off this weekend in Scotland and run throughout December, as of now the canceled dates will not be rescheduled. While the details of Dio's illness are not yet known, the revered vocalist's wife/ manager Wendy Dio states, "Ronnie has been hospitalized and we are waiting for further news."

Known for his astounding vocals, Dio led Rainbow with Ritchie Blackmore in the '70s, post-Ozzy Osbourne Black Sabbath in the '80s and his own band Dio soon after, who share members (see: drummer Vinny Appice) with recent Dio-era Black Sabbath redux Heaven & Hell.

The current touring lineup for Dio was to feature Whitesnake guitarist Doug Aldrich, who briefly played with the band on their 2002 limited release 'Killing the Dragon.' Dio's most recent release is a special edition live CD/DVD performance of 'Holy Diver' in its entirety that came out in 2006. Since then, Ronnie James has toured with Heaven & Hell and earlier this year released a new album of all new material with the ex-Sabbath band entitled 'The Devil You Know.' The album debuted at 8 on the U.S. Billboard Charts.

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tg9903

RJD- Thanks for all the Great Metal you made ! R.I.P.

May 24 2010 at 12:18 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
laithalani

I consider Ronnie one of the top vocalists in the metal genre, I hope he recovers from this illness soon so he can be happy ON STAGE where he shines

January 03 2010 at 1:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
PDValentine

God Bless you, Ronnie. I'm honoured you consider me a friend.

-Paul Valentine

November 18 2009 at 9:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Claire K

Ronnie is the greatest metal artist who has ever lived!!! You're in our hearts and prayers, Ronnie, please get well soon!!! I love you very much!!! For the record guys, Wendy Dio is Ronnie's EX-wife and manager. As per Ronnie himself, They gave been divorced for many years but she remains his manager and friend. I'm surprised that many people are not aware of that!! Especially in the music world.

November 18 2009 at 7:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
diomaidenozzy

dio is the best ..and this is terrible news..hes a class act on and off the stage and we are all saying our prayers and wishing this powerful and amazing human being the very,very best..we are all your rock n roll children dio...get well and rock on...

November 18 2009 at 4:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply