Wendy Dio, Ronnie’s wife and manager, recently announced the formation of the Ronnie James Dio “Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund.” The charity is committed to the early detection and prevention of cancer through facilitating access to medical screening and educational programs. More details on how you can get involved at Dio website.
Classic Rock magazine is suggesting that two possible Dio tribute concerts are being planned for this fall, one in London and one in Los Angeles. CR says the shows will be billed as the Ronnie James Dio “Stand Up And Shout” Memorial Concerts. Further speculation includes the potential of Heaven And Hell playing with another vocalist, possibly Rob Halford…we’ll await official word for more details.
A few RJD tracks today to mark the memorial service for one of metal’s biggest voices.
Rainbow - 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Rainbow - Man On the Silver Mountain Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow – Man On The Silver Mountain
Munich, Germany – October 20, 1977
Dio - Stand Up and Shout - The Dio Anthology (Remastered) - Rainbow In the Dark Dio – Rainbow In The Dark
Wacken Festival, Germany – 2004
Ronnie James Dio & Yngwie Malmsteen - This Is Metal Dio & Yngwie J. Malmsteen – Dream On
Deep Purple with RJD – Smoke On The Water
With The London Symphony Orchestra
Royal Albert Hall, London, UK – September 1999
Deep Purple with RJD – Sitting In A Dream
With The London Symphony Orchestra
Royal Albert Hall, London, UK – September 1999
