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Dio to Release 1986 Concert in Multiple Formats

Billy Dukes — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:59:17 +0000

Fans of the late, great Ronnie James Dio and his band Dio can relive the group's glory years with the upcoming re-release of a 1986 concert in Philadelphia. 'Finding the Sacred Heart -- Live in Philly 1986' will be available on CD, vinyl, DVD and Blu-ray on May 28.

Celebrity Guitar Auction Raises $100K for Dio Cancer Fund

Billy Dukes — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:23:56 +0000

Earlier this month over 80 guitars from rockers like Eddie Van Halen and Slash were auctioned off to raise money for cancer reseach. The Dio Cancer Fund -- a charity that honors the late Ronnie James Dio -- added $100K to an already impressive total to give to the TJ Martell Foundation. Since 2010 wife Wendy Dio has overseen the donation of over $300K.

Ronnie James Dio's Widow, Wendy Dio, Remarries

Chad Childers — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:00:51 +0000

The widow of late Dio, Black Sabbath and Heaven and Hell vocalist Ronnie James Dio has remarried. Wendy Dio, who also served as Dio's manager for many years, wed Omar Gimenez in a private ceremony this past Sunday (Sept. 9) in Montecito, California.

Ronnie James Dio's 'Childhood Home' Up for Sale on eBay

Kyle Dowling — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 18:00:51 +0000

Admirers of the late great Ronnie James Dio, it’s time to load up your PayPal accounts and get bidding! According to an eBay listing, the legendary heavy metal singer’s childhood home is being auctioned off on the electronic bidding website — and the bidding starts at $90,000.