One of the greatest metal songwriters and vocalists of all time and the inspiration of many great vocalists to come along after him.

read this last night on yahoo news. I didnt realize he was 67 years old tho. He was one of the great metal singers of all time. I grew up on metal and Dio was the man. Rest in peace

I saw Dio with Accept at MSG in 1986.  It was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. Crazy stage for the Sacred Heart tour.  Dragons, Laser beams, a wild sword fight.  It may seem a little 'over the top' but it was the 80"s and that whole decade was about excess.

yep, sad news right there. Was credited for being the first person to use the devil horns.

I saw Dio with Accept at MSG in 1986. It was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. Crazy stage for the Sacred Heart tour. Dragons, Laser beams, a wild sword fight. It may seem a little 'over the top' but it was the 80"s and that whole decade was about excess.

Yep seen him with Dokken that year, crazy laser beam guitar solo, and the drum solo was crazy too.

Yep can't replace him

He's with the Holy Diver now

I got to see him with Sabbath back during the Mob Rules tour.  Awesome show.

RIP Rocker.

Rocked himself to death.

I meant to post about Dio but I got sidetracked by work.  I listened to Dio all the way from his days with Elf, through Rainbow, Sabbath, and his solo days.  The Sacred Heart tour in 85 - 86 was the most expensive and elaborate tour at the time.  It was amazing how such a small man could have such a powerful voice. 

sad news indeed, i did get to see him with black sabbath, awesome show.