DIO-HEAVEN AND HELL/My experience(reaction)

[@estoy1001]

Happened a lot with rock stars, especially Dio, he treated his fans so well. Lzzy Hale tells a story about her experience touring with him: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaDFo42Igaeim8U Dio had been working since 1957 (!) when he was a teenager doing do-wop type stuff, through the 60's, was in a folky/blues band called Elf, got in with Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, ended up in Black Sabbath in the 80's (with whom he wrote Heaven and Hell), formed Dio after he left/was fired (depending to whom you spoke about it), and came back on and off with Black Sabbath over the next 20 years. He was able to convey so much emotion with his voice, with a word. Very few singers or vocalists can do this - Bowie, Mercury, Robert Plant all were capable of it. I love Ozzy, but he was never as in touch with his emotions as Dio was. Now if you want to see Dio really using his voice in later years, check out the live version of Mob Rules back not too long before his death: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIXbhIGlqK-letE

[@christophersullivan3807]

Ronnie was a real nice guy in person. I met him in Bonnet Shores, Narragansett RI back in the late seventies. He came to my parents 25th wedding anniversary and he dated (for most of his life) Pam C, who lived up the road. She was a super nice girl, and hung out with my brothers and sisters and their freinds. Dio was a real good guy, and we all miss him.

[@fordap74]

This is a Dio era Black Sabbath song, but this video is from far later. Toward the end of his career really, and none of the band members here are from the Black Sabbath days. That being said, Dio had pipes all the way up to the end. He was a master singer and showman.

[@Module79L]

You can tell RJD's voice was no longer healthy. This version's key is way lower than the original.

[@bobbysimpson5540]

Forgot this. DIO has the Best Voice Ive ever heard. Its just amazing. RIP RJD, I miss you.

[@suzannemcneal7320]

He makes you feel warm and welcome because as a person he was warm and welcoming. Thank you so much for this reaction Sir Rap Rat. I miss this man tremendously. His voice, smile. The world lost a tiny giant.

[@tigerclawthunderdome4823]

DIO had such a great voice and was really charismatic. Probably the most passionate singer I've ever seen.

[@raulhurtado9709]

i was lucky enough to see dio in the late 80's. sacred heart tour. best show i've evere seen fucker was fighting a dragon on stage

[@jerrykohout4307]

I hope I can walk that good in my 70's as he sings. Killed it to the end

[@mix6809]

even in his older days, dio was a metal god...

[@vonbass1300]

Love your reactions man. Keep watching different stuff. It'll be good for all of us 😁

[@aidanumpherson]

I was lucky enough to get to see Dio a couple of times live. The guy was amazing.

[@starburstppl]

RRT, Hi there! Thank you thank you thank you for doing my request. It was dope and on fire!! Dio was/is a Metal God, and the best metal frontman ever (IMO). There will never be another one like him ever (IMO)! Although this was later in his career he still lit the stage! Dio has the best set of pipes I've ever heard. (IMO) Yeah, for his age here he did an epic show! Great reaction...glad you enjoyed it. Once again, thanks! I love Dio, and it's so sad he is no longer with us here, but he will always be with me in spirit. He was small in stature, but had a gigantic heart! RIP Ronnie James Dio. Much peace to you, RRT!! :-)

[@themightyfp]

starburstppl thanks again for the great suggestion and to think I’m just getting started on his catalog of music I have long road but so far it’s been dope AF! 😆

[@2869may]

Dio started the index and pinky finger rock n roll horns..... Actually his Grandma...LOL

[@LockedownSEO]

He was fighting stomach cancer at this point. He died in 2010. You should check out the song he did with "Heaven and Hell" (the Dio era Black Sabbath members and him) called "The Devil Cried".

[@libertylion6088]

For his age, his voice was pretty damn good at this stage. He was in his 60's during this performance. But yeah he was definitely better earlier in his career.

[@laurettelaliberte8864]

5'3" and larger than life. Also, a genuinely nice, chill guy. I had the pleasure of meeting him years ago. Musically, he dates back to the 60s, with a band called Elf.

[@LadyEvil]

A very special performance by RJD. A thank you to all the fans for their many years of support through thick and thin. He knew which side His bread was buttered by fans. Without them, you're nothing, and He said that over and over again. I've read the tales of Ronnie slipping away from management's hand to be found helping the roadies putting things in the trailers, of Ronnie spending hours even in the rain, making sure each and every fan was given their equal share of time with Ronnie, signing whatever they handed Him. He would make the bus stop if He spied homeless people and make sure they had food to eat and a place to stay. He was the least rock star type performer I've ever seen. Ronnie could often be found at a nearby bar/pub, having a drink and checking out local bands, and giving very sound advice to any and all who'd listen. I suggest you go find the Radio City performance by Heaven and Hell(DIO fronted Black Sabbath) from 2007, just two years later from this performance. Ronnie does an epic opening scream on "Mob Rules" that blew everyone's mind. No one even knew He could hit a note like that. Sometimes I stop the recording and go back and listen to that scream a few more times before actually watching the whole performance. But also go find some of the Ronnie and the Red Caps, (but there is a song called "Conquest" in which Ronnie does not sing on, but plays the trumpet. In fact the song is purely instrumental.) And look up Ronnie and the Prophets, along the musical timeline of Ronnie's early years, Electric Elves/Elves/Elf, their sound changed with the times, as was the norm in those days. Once you get to Elf, you'll notice a very Southern Bluesy Rock vibe happening.

[@cynthiacook583]

He may have been at the end of his career, but love the vocals!

[@TwoTrakMind]

Not only was RJD the best voice in metal, I swear he was also the most gracious and appreciative of his audience. I'm sad I never got to see them in concert.

[@johnjohn2570]

Not his prime as a vocal performer but still dope

[@themightyfp]

John John agreed

[@shadowscolide4944]

Actually this is his prime as a vocalist! He utilize his voice to it's maximum potential! He plays with it like it's an actual instrument in his hands, he creates new vocal lines and harmonies during the whole song! He never did those things during the 80's or the 90's! He had completely control of his voice at that point! I am sure he could sing Stargazer so easy like carving a cake at that point!

[@straightout880]

He still had that magical part in his voice even when he passed back in 2010 when he was 67 years old....

[@teegar100]

Doug Aldridge on guitar was also in Whitesnake.Oh,and his brother played the drums in numerous bands.

[@maceomaceo11]

Thanks for the name. Saw this incarnation of the band the last time I saw Dio. He's a great player.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

He was most famous in the early 80s. He started in either the late 60s or 70s. But, I saw him in like 82 or 83 and he was at the top of his game. Not that he was ever bad. This is killer. Great fucking song, performance, vid. He does perform, plus he has killer pipes or vocals. The guitarist is one of my favs named Doug Aldrich. He went on to play for Whitesnake and is now in a band called the dead daiseys. This song is actually a song DIO wrote with and did with Black Sabbath after Ozzy was fired. Dio was Ozzys replacement. He can sing for sure. He might have been sick during this time. I saw an interview with the guitarists Doug Aldrich who said Dio would always give 100% of his self to the performance and audiance even though many times he was in pain and not feeling well. Poor guy. Doug Aldrich is a killer guitarists who's way under rated. If you want to hear a great blues song, or blues hard rock live, do a search for Doug Aldrich " Mistreated" which is an old Deep Purple blues rock song that is just killer. GREAT selection man. Killer. Just killer. The mix was great too, and the lights and shit. It takes a great set of musicians, but great crew members too in order to get a killer show. That's why tickets are expensive, but worth it. It's not just music, but an experience at a live show. A moment in time. Felix, my brother. You're going to have to go see a live show. You will not regret it if you pick a good one. If you're not sure if it's good, just ask me. 😂😂 Just kidding man. playing with ya. 😂😂 Peace to you my man. Hope you and family are well sir.. ✌✌

[@themightyfp]

Hoosier Daddy everyone is great thanks for asking. Who knows maybe I’ll see a great show one day stay Peace ✌️ I also want to see some of dios really early work.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Rap Rat Trapped I thought you did one of his ealier shows already. There's a good vid he does with a guitarists that has a magical guitar as Dio calls it. The guitar glows while he solos in the vid. It's on here. Saw Dio in 84 on same tour. Was cool as hell. The guitarists is an Irish guy named Vivian Campbell.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Rap Rat Trapped Here ya go my friend. Same song, but much bigger production in 1984. Much much bigger, and he's in his prime. This was the time period I remember as being his most famous by far. kzbin.info/www/bejne/laWuaIOEZrV-sLc

[@metalhead4206]

Love dio.this was way later in his career but he still rocked it.awesome song for a Friday evening great choice my friend. Peace.✌✌✌✌

[@erbtx1]

His first recordings go back to 1958!!!!! He played bass and did some vocals for a band called Ronnie and the Redcaps. This song was recorded originally in 1979/80.

[@vonbass1300]

Oh, Rudy Sarzo on bass, love it. Love it

[@locusmortis]

He's not the greatest bass player but he's go the best stage moves!

[@locusmortis]

He's not the greatest bass player but he's go the best stage moves!

[@BTbass68]

Awesome bass sound by Rudy

[@chrissiediomettis7304]

I feel blessed that I got to see Dio back in 2007 .Three years before he passed away.My opinion he was and will always be the Greatest Rock/Metal/Heavy Metal Vocalist ever.His vocal range is Mindblowing,,That man could sing anything..Still sadly missed by many..R.I.P \m/

[@locusmortis]

I think the difference between Dio and Bowie is that Dio connected more with the fans whereas Bowie was a bit more aloof and artsy.

[@DK-vn7lr]

I think the differences between the 2 are voluminous. The only thing they have in common is they both sang songs, the similarities end there.

[@wesweldon3712]

Amazing voice huh much love bro hope all is well

[@GIOGio-wz3gr]

He pwrformwd his last dew years of his life with stomach cancer. Never cancelled a show on his fans. True legend. This show was one of his cancer singing shows. Rip to the God of metal and the greatest front man.

[@bobm3434]

At any School of Heavy Metal, in any history of Heavy Metal book, program, lesson etc......this song, this singer and the album will ALL be discussed.

[@DK-vn7lr]

1 of my high school friends met Dio in line at Space Mountain in Disneyland.😃 This is a Black Sabbath song by the way. I saw the tour. Sabbath with Blue Oyster Cult. The Black and Blue tour

[@andreo.7633]

7:00 The pick of destiny.. Dio has a musical cameo.. super beautiful. Check it out

[@uroktim]

Nice pick!!!!

[@richardharrison1596]

Love the bass.... groovy as hell

[@AgustinRodriguez-Bdm]

Dio is God :)

[@DrocanisSun]

I was raised on rap...but this is AWESOME music!

[@wobaggertheprolonged6591]

Learn something new everyday, never knew that Doug Aldrich played with Dio. I will have to check those albums as he is an underrated guitar player.

[@SergioSBloch]

I met him a few weeks ago at a Dead Dasies show... great guy and amazing guitarist.

[@jeffkaylor6610]

Great song. Glad you listened to it.

[@darren2796]

I really have enjoyed... thanks.

[@johncampbell756]

Dio's first single as a bassist was in 1958. His first as a singer was 1961. Not remotely metal then. He was 63 in this video.

[@eddiebruce8944]

yo rat it's pretty fuckin kool to us die hards out here to so right on brother

[@Deborahtunes]

Ronnie said he learned breathing technics for his vocals, from his trumpet playing, starting at the age of 5...

[@ryanbardwell5641]

I talk about music a lot .I'm a rock drummer of 35 yrs .had several great bands..so that's why I carry on . opened for many great performers and they are/were just good people doing what they loved .most is theatratrics for the fans.

[@LocoDirewolf]

If you are a fan of Dio, check out "Stargazer" from Rainbow (the album version). That's probably his best vocal performance.

[@SailorJohnPresents]

There will never be another.. DIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@laurettelaliberte8864]

I think you got it right: Bowie was an artist, Dio was a performer (and God).

[@metalhead4206]

Kiss- I want you ( lost alive 2 ) a must for Friday night live. Gonna keep bugging till you play it😁😁peace braugh..✌✌✌✌

[@laudanum669]

i saw Dio one week after this was filmed, in a club with 1,500 rabid fans. I had seen Sabbath with Dio a few times and Ronnie solo four times. This is my favorite Dio lineup. Doug Aldrich is one of the best guitarist I have ever seen. .

[@conniewhittington3635]

Lordy. The recorded version is so super awesome. May I recommend BLUES TRAVELER, the Mountain wins again. You will dig it! I promise! 😜

[@66hazard]

RRT, Dio started back in 1963 with Dio an the profits, have to check them out, it’s not what you would expect but pay attention to the time period, good stuff

[@themightyfp]

66hazard will do thanks for that peace ✌️

[@harvesterofsorrow4096]

Wow that is weird was just sitting here playing this song on my bass guitar that I got this notification

[@themightyfp]

Fritos Bandito I’m at your window 👀 😆

[@harvesterofsorrow4096]

Rap Rat Trapped lol come on in let’s jam

[@daveethridge7342]

I recommend Venom, Welcome to Hell. The video is a live performance, and they scared the Hell out of parents back in the 80s.

[@lawrenceshdow]

Dio needs to pass the torch. it's time. He shall pass his cape and sepotor to me. And tenatious D!!! LOL... I love Dio; the man was before my time but through listening I've discovered that he is indeed a ROCK GOD!

[@jidypowell8783]

Dio was great. If you like him check out Glen Hughes

[@fedahankic5550]

His last recording may be his best though. Check our the album from his band called Heaven and Hell. It is easily one of best metal records of this century.

[@theriomrasputin8233]

Ronnie James Dio and the Prophets. Blue Days Blue Nights (1963) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4PQqY2kr92DpLM Ronnie Dio and the Red Caps (1961) kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6ibfoiKZZWUgZI

[@Cecelia420]

RIP RJD...one of the best....check out other songs like Rainbow in the dark,Holy diver, stargazer, man on the silver mountain,

[@lekaos3820]

Stargazer-Rainbow (Dio vocals)

[@jaycapone1437]

Everytime this dude laugh for no reason , shit makes me laugh 😂😂

[@kaffekaffekaffe5225]

Saw him once, it was dope. Hopefully some more VOLBEAT soon... ✌️

[@kentkeller1839]

Check out Dio Egypt the chains are on... Shows his vocal range!

[@Vile_Nihilist666]

Technically, Dio dates back to the 60s. Got His start in a Doo Wop band.

[@michaelinthavongsa5333]

John Frusciante - Slane Castle solo's If you want that fender guitar magic

[@AndrewJBoyd87]

Technically, Dio was in a movie. Tenacious D: The Pick Of Destiny

[@themightyfp]

Andrew Boyd yes he was 😆 love that movie

[@MishaAutos]

he dropped the key down to 1 step after 2003 but he still kicked MAJOR ass

[@STVG71]

Love your wide range of experiences. May I suggest Creedence Clearwater Revival "Run Through the Jungle". Very anti-Vietnam song or John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers (Featuring Eric Clapton) Hideaway?

[@ToniLivo]

Man that guitarist can play the fkn riff wtf let the notes ring!

[@juliemanarin4127]

I saw his concert in 2005...awesome!

[@saschaschneider6355]

While I don't think that this is bad (far from it), I think this is THE version to enjoy and appreciate this song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWTMXmWkjsano7c - This originally is a Dio era Black Sabbath song. Long after Dio had left Sabbath (and Ozzy had rejoined) Dio and Tony Iommi started to work together again and they formed the band Heaven & Hell which was Dio, Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward (and later Vinny Appice instead, who had been in Sabbath as well). They recorded some of the Dio era classics (like this one) and a few new songs. I really like the musicians in this video but I prefer the original sound. I just have a thing for the original Sabbath and I love Appice's drumming. And surely, Tony Iommi's guitar playing blows anything else out of the water.

[@AXforever7]

RIP RJD born in Portsmouth NH

[@2869may]

Right the fuck on..!

[@petemartinez6717]

That album was released in 1980, Dio probably already had stomach cancer during that performance...RIP

[@johngialluca6025]

I think you’d like Iron Maiden Dance of Death live. 😎

[@RudyCantGame]

Dio in Taken 4. "I have a special set of vocal chords that make me a nightmare for people like you"

[@tanke7771]

im from CHILE rock and metal is life

[@uoabigaillevey]

Dio did make an appearance in 'The Pick of Destiny' ;) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenacious_D_in_The_Pick_of_Destiny Peace

[@CasonovaCorkClub]

*DIO* was the coolest cat on the planet.

[@fedupcitizen2434]

RIP Ronnie

[@robertfassnacht1945]

i think this is his farewell tour with his solo band

[@MrPeanutTiger]

Tenacious D kickapoo made great tribute for dio

[@aidanumpherson]

Dio actually played guitar‎s, keyboards and even the trumpet!

[@bradboy1975]

Didn't he also play bass in Ronnie and the Prophets?

[@aidanumpherson]

Yep, that's going way back.

[@bradboy1975]

@@aidanumpherson but it goes on...and on... and on...

[@yung_lonestar634]

Who wants to live forever by Queen

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Fucking A. RIP Ronnie James Dio.

[@mikeshaw714]

Lets Go

[@jayhelm9632]

Maybe some slayer, behind the broken cross, ww2 highlights video. ..

[@2869may]

You should listen to the stuDIO version..just to hear it.!

[@scottcole1399]

He lost a little of his voice but he's 63 and been singing since he was 17. I guess I would lose a little of my voice as well.

[@UKEYsPOWER]

I'm maybe one of the biggest Dio fan in the whole fucking universe, but this DVD give me nothing, than pain Thisis like a titan fall... R.I.P the King! Sorry for my english

[@michaelmann2463]

He passes away in 2010

[@michaelmann2463]

He's in the movies the pick of destiny

[@slackywozere]

check out .. all the fools sail away or invisible

[@bryanlasermagiktyler3132]

Unless you've been to one of his concerts hard to understand I've been to many concerts of many bands, too bad we'll never see Dio. live again. Saw him twice live

[@luisgonzalohuamani9350]

React to dream theater - the glass prision saludos desde peru

[@themightyfp]

Luis Gonzalo Huamani hola Peru 🇵🇪 😃

[@robertwheatley3671]

this is definitely not vintage Dio at his best but is alright nonetheless. A much better version of this song IMO besides the original 1979 studio track would be the concert from Black Sabbath performing this song when they played at Nassau Coliseum in 1980 uploaded somewhere on youtube. Of course Dio was a lot younger then but that's from his vintage era.

[@rahulreddy3558]

Try reacting to lady evil by dio

[@brianamos747]

Dream Theater - Pull Me Under

[@popolaskolobos4607]

Please react to Manowar Warriors of the World united live.

[@larrym5120]

Ronnie was never hyper on stage. The show that you would have seen in 1975 would have been the same show you would see in 2005.

[@whatchatalkinboutwillis9894]

RONNIE JAMES DIO is 5 foot 2 -Small man BIG Voice

[@satchfan2010]

Was.

[@brianferris8668]

Heaven and Hell. 1980.