Does anyone else appreciate how totally awesome Ronnie James Dio is?

[Alexander]

I don't care if he single-handedly inspired Spinal Tap (in fact, that might work in his favor).

The man has a hell of a voice, unrivaled by most.

[hellbound-liberal]

1. I totally agree. I have been a fan since his days with Elf!

I listened to him with Rainbow and I also enjoyed his role on Roger Glover's Butterly Ball and Grasshopper's Feast. I wasn't listening much when he moved on from Rainbow but I do admire his singing.

[LostInAnomie]

2. I have a friend who does.

In fact, if you get a few drinks in him he will tell you about his appreciation for hours on end. Even if you tell him to stop.

[bicentennial_baby]

3. Holy Diver...

You've been down too long in the midnight sun...

:headbang:

[gbate]

11. That is a great song!

[hellbound-liberal]

4. Here's Dio doing Love is All from the Butterfly Ball DVD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3M-wcn1TQA

[Withywindle]

5. He's the MAN!

Single-handedly responsible for the "devil-horns" metal salute too.

:headbang:

[Kat45]

6. I can't stand listening to him.

Yes, he does have a good voice but he always sings in that bombastic style as if he's announcing something of major, life-and-death importance.

[GirlinContempt]

7. Metal is of life or death importance.

[Forkboy]

8. Here's some real heresy

The only Sabbath I like is with him singing.

Which is odd for two reasons.One,I listen to tons of doom and stoner rock which arguably would not exist if not for Sabbath.And two,I hate Dio. :)

[Strawman]

9. Yes

If you listen to fools, the mob rules.

[lildreamer316]

10. Love him.

Great enduring presence.