Ronnie James Dio Interview on Sounds with Donnie Sutherland

[@seanmurphy637]

Ronnie was such a gentleman. He was thoughtful and considerate and a fantastic human being. The greatest Metal singer but humble and down to earth. I miss him.

[@redshaftedflicker]

Ronnie is around 45 years of age here!! The man was pure class!!

[@stangable5564]

lonewizzard yeah he really hit the wall not long after this.

[@deepzepp4176]

Stan Gable What?

[@chrishenry6367]

He paid Vivian 200 a week and gave him zero money on the album sales. Yes, Dio was pure class. lol... Vivian should have kicked his mini me looking ass.

[@darknessviking]

@@chrishenry6367 200 bucks a week is pretty good back then,

[@chrishenry6367]

@@darknessviking You are joking right? 200 bucks back then was nothing. I was making more than that working part time for my dad after school.

[@neckshredder1]

Wow, can't believe this is on here! That's me in the audience (front row, second from the right, black T-shirt) with a couple of mates (the two dudes next to me in denim jackets). Us metal heads got to meet and talk with Dio after the interview then we went to the concert that night. Great memories! Rest in Peace, Ronnie James Dio.

[@DJ-vt5es]

Lucky bahggar ! 😂 I took in 6 shows myself !

[@hedylamarr1637]

The most powerful hard rock singer ever his diction when singing remarkable,every word clear as a bell.and straight at you.

[@DTM1864]

Even listening to Dio talk was a treat.

[@Epitaph995]

Ronnie always was so handsome.......

[@CoutureRagdoll]

My my, Mr. Dio was terribly attractive around this time, I haven't noticed before. He was indeed a great man, rest in peace.

[@bridie1824]

Small, dark and handsome :)

[@giogionist2148]

Like me!

[@ThinWhiteLuke]

He was the original short king 🤴

[@craignorman4270]

I watched this live in 1986, then went to the gig at the Sydney Ent Cent that night. My first metal gig and still a favourite memory. Vale Ronnie.

[@JulieJulieTheRockChickhermiz]

Ronnie was a real handsome guy

[@Samsgarden]

Julie hermiz Sure he was

[@969prodromos]

Julie hermiz he really was.

[@GreenerHill]

I agree. In fact, I briefly dated a girl (in '77) who looked like a female version of Ronnie (and she was tall!).

[@themilamilitao4075]

I agree.....

[@giogionist2148]

He makes a humble, sad, shy and vulnerable impression to me😔

[@Tasmanaut]

$12 back in the day to see Dio in concert... holy fuck

[@jhgosnell]

I saw him for about $12.

[@sandrasusky7835]

I've heard he was gracious, and boy was he ever. To be a sensitive artist like that, and have to go through the grill of interviews that are so hard sometimes, and still maintain composure, politeness. He was cute and sweet too.

[@imikewillrockyou]

Such an inspiration, I owe Ronnie many thanks, the angst we all feel he was able to give a voice. I always felt he was empathizing with me.

[@lifeson241]

Truly a great singer, his voice just grabs you and never lets go...God bless you DIO

[@MyGemini48]

so good to see and hear Ronnie when he was healthy

[@3lullabies]

The most well thought,well spoken, and respectful metal man ever.

[@MetallicaBabyy]

Handsome Guy Ronnie! :) Wish he was still alive. Ii Love You Ronnie! :) Rest In Peace! \m/

[@rockyduarte5960]

I love you 4 loving him ... Darn we need more women as u

[@OZRIC1985]

RIP Ronnie James Dio. Your music and magical voice will live on forever...

[@christos1027]

i love this guy....Ronnie you are the best keep on Rock \m/

[@itkojecockot]

I´m glad, that even a metal icon as Dio consider Scorpions Heavy Metal, many people still think that "The Scorps" are Hard Rock because they make many Hard Rock ballads, but if you know some about metal, you know the most of their stuff is HM, the early stuff like "In Trance", "Lovedrive", "Taken by Force" or "Blackout" are Heavy Metal masterpieces....

[@hopewonderly2810]

most now of the music from then esp. Dio For shurc

[@ThinWhiteLuke]

Trance and Taken by Force are two of the most underrated albums from the 70s.

[@alessa7013]

Dio was incredibly handsome here. Plus he doesn't look to be in his 40s.

[@rockmama972]

What a wonderful person!!! What a gentleman!!! The best singer, ever! R.I.P

[@anivardanyan]

he's sooo cute here :))

[@cynthiareimann9614]

I absolutely love Ronnie James Dio ❤ he is so friendly and makes everyone that he meets feel special. I have a picture of us together and he autographed it and a promo picture of him. Got to meet him and he hung out with me in my office at The Colorado Music Hall when he played there.

[@MERCURYSUNSET]

This interview took place in September 1986 . My first Metal show was Ronnie James Dio on Saturday 13th September 1986 at the old Sydney Entertainment centre . What an introduction into the world of Metal !! Killer show \\MM// R.I.P RONNIE \\MM//

[@TheRandomSweed]

He was 44 here.

[@Denysdnepr]

Dio was a great singer of hard-rock and very sincere anв polite person! R.I.P., Dio!

[@kickerpunter]

wow I'm a huge Dio fan, and I didn't know there was an album called Intermission......RIP RJD. :(

[@crusheverything4449]

Kickerpunter - You may know by now, but in case you don’t, Intermission is a 6-song, mostly live EP the band put out as a way of introducing Craig Goldy as Vivian Campbell’s replacement. It includes one studio track, written by Ronnie and Craig, called Time to Burn. It was released in the middle of the Sacred Heart tour. Horns up, brother!

[@FrankKTillery]

He sure looked younger there.

[@Nissardpertugiu]

43

[@mickblack2800]

I too was younger in 1986.

[@thomasnonsense]

Thanks for that. I didn't see it way back then. I guess VCR's weren't around in Oz when Purple Mk IV were on Sound Unlimited. As I recall, Donnie interviewed Ian Paice. One thing I do remember of that show was the Blackmore image from the back cover of Made In Japan as they went to and returned from each ad break, despite Ritchie no longer being part of the band. That would be a great one to see again! I was 13 at the time and excited that Purple were in town (didn't see them though).

[@ckc1958]

What an awesome interview!!! I love it!!! Thank you, Alex!!!

[@z1inspector]

RIP ,i never thought i would be this sad.......................... i really love you ronnie james dio if it was only a kidney id give you 1 of mine . MISS YOU SO MUCH ALREADY

[@shanewilson398]

Binging on dio at the moment, but used to watch sounds with Donnie Sutherland. Wonder if he’s still alive...

[@jasonstewart2590]

I used to have intermission! Killer album!!!

[@Xl3p3rm3ss1ahx]

Rest in Peace master dio

[@irakliustodius7030]

he looks so cool as if he was about 30 years old.

[@amandaozolins]

Interviewer is giving me anxiety

[@danchaneyufosuapsaliencontact]

Long live Ronnie James Dio!

[@969prodromos]

Thanks!

[@natalie91ac]

Ronnie was a little Hottie in his day. Miss him so much.

[@HelloweenAndi]

@neckshredder1 Thank you for sharing this with us all. :) In my eyes, Ronnie was always the most dedicated musician and frontman, the kindest person ever, extremely professional and my all-time number one vocalist. Your memory of him only confirms my opinion. :) I was going to see Heaven and Hell this July but then had to return the ticket when the tour was cancelled. I was so excited to se Mr.Dio live on stage but I guess I'll have to wait till we meet on the other side of the Rainbow. :)

[@norbitcleaverhook5040]

Welcome to Australia. Good on ya

[@neckshredder1]

@eyelessal Far out man, how amazing is it that this vid is here showing you, Steve and me at the Dio interview, let alone you spotting my comment as well. Wow dude!

[@joelampos1372]

I saw dio back then at the entertainment centre great concert r.i.p dio.

[@buddyleewoods2327]

AC/DC & Black Sabbath are 2 of my earliest favorite bands 2 . My 2 favorite albums Mob Rules & Let there be rock .

[@jexplink]

Nice interview, two really cool guys.

[@VinnieStJohn]

I like the Big Country song playing around 5 minutes in. It's called "The Teacher" from the album "The Seer". I know DIO and Big Country are like polar opposites, but both are freakin' awesome

[@christos1027]

i guess you have never heard that METAL WILL NEVER DIE. Have you?? \m/

[@stuartbaulk5708]

HAHAHAHA Donnie Sutherland. I grew up watching this guy on Sounds.

[@neckshredder1]

@HelloweenAndi Yeah, he was a true gentleman to us fans. \m/ I'll tell you something else interesting that you won't see in this interview coz it happened off air during an ad break. When Donnie played Love Is All, Dio seemed completely fascinated by it. When Donnie asked why, Dio said he'd never had the opportunity to see the film clip before. Gives you some idea of how busy the life of a full-time rocker must be. ;-)

[@neckshredder1]

@eyelessal Haha, no worries mate. Even though it was Craig Goldy on guitar at the concert instead of Vivian Campbell (that upset me a bit), we still experienced the awesome power of Dio belting out his best songs.

[@crusheverything4449]

neckshredder1 - Yeah, I saw Dio in ‘84 with Viv and ‘86 with Goldy and Vivian just had a fire that Goldy couldn’t match. Craig eventually became a great player, though, as evidenced on Master of the Moon, the best Dio album that’s not called Holy Diver or Last In Line, IMO.

[@969prodromos]

You're all very welcome...glad you enjoyed it! Was trying to upload it for a while & finally got it up, minus the music video clips.

[@MarislavaBermann]

"You're such a quiet guy, and then we put on the video and this guy is really building" 😀 My favorite moment!

[@shaynewest8757]

Saw this concert at Festival Hall in Melbourne 86 Sacred heart tour.

[@Alexanderzzzzon]

@shredder1965 He was just pronouced dead due to his cancer. † RIP † Ronald James Padovana; DIO.

[@MrMediamate]

Classic thanks for sharing.

[@TravisBickle212]

That fkn Wham picture lol 😂

[@rpgbanana]

Did he call Led Zeppelin Heavy Metal? RIP Ronnie, best Metal singer ever and forever, there will never be another

[@linktronics]

The true Dio A! great interview

[@tamyy5075]

Dio is the best.

[@JosefK93]

@badoshka haha yeah I kinda agree with you. I guess he just didn't want to mention Sabbath ^^, besides the definitions of hard rock and heavy metal are often quite subjective so...

[@shoominati23]

I didnt think Spinal Tap was a comedy and I didnt think Catcher in the Rye was a revelation, because I've lived that and seen that going on in front of me before..

[@SonnyGTA]

WHOA! He turned into Bobcat Goldthwait at the end! Mr. Roniiiii. AAAHHHHHHHHH

[@Montyhugo]

I LOVE RONNIE JAMES DIO 🇺🇸

[@zvbmp]

genius!!

[@2575pisces]

I love him !

[@LordEmpirus]

Hard to belive he is dead...

[@ZomBLord]

RIP Dio :'( THou shalt be greatly missed.

[@JC7Musica]

The album the interviewer is holding has a Special Price sticker?

[@crusheverything4449]

latinojuan - That’s because it’s an EP (Extra Playing single), not a full album, so it was priced accordingly.

[@969prodromos]

@Liz15thyr Around 1986....Intermission was the current album & Sacred Heart was the previous release, at the time.

[@fadgealot]

@neckshredder1 you luck b*****d! Dio was a fantastic artist and just a great guy and inspiration to us all. RIP man on the silver mountain

[@SatanachiaVGS]

Legend

[@2575pisces]

little fragile Angel

[@HeavyMetalHeadMaster]

He says here that Vivian isnt in the band anymore, so its 87.

[@crusheverything4449]

Dylan Brandsema - Campbell left in ‘86, so it could be ‘86.

[@SaltwaterNaClH20]

@@crusheverything4449 Was Saturday morning 13/9/1986, i was in the audience that day and 16yrs old at the time

[@hoodadzamin]

R.I.P DIO

[@Alexanderzzzzon]

@shredder1965 I know. It's so fucking sad =( He was the best and always will be!

[@MikeJones-oe3do]

He mentions Vivian Campbell must still been on speaking terms.

[@rigormortiiis]

Dio was never young.. LOL. He was in his late 40's here!

[@Nissardpertugiu]

43 /44 ...45 at most Its 1986 /87.

[@mikepv1]

"...your top 3 heavy metal artists outside of your own band..." Given the phrasing of the interviewer's question, he intentionally did not name any band that he personally had been in. Black Sabbath,of course, was a band that he personally had been in.

[@DJ-vt5es]

It is extremely rare to have a "Band" without a guitar player that is a complete narcissistic ass ! When it comes down to it , SINGERS like RJD (humble,, down to earth) are unique. Guitar players are a dime a dozen... Viv was a narcissist.... stranded on an island , I'll take DIO's voice over any instruments !! IT'S HIS VOICE AND WRITING TALENT that made the best music of all time ! Created his own genre of music..... there is very little to compare to. Most "Heavy metal" bands lack DIO's natural talent. RIP RJD !!!

[@markprobin2995]

I was in the audience that day

[@hentlerob7565]

Jimmy bain + Vinny Appice + dio =rainbatdio

[@Corporation666metal]

we are stars

[@ADDISON857]

It’s Awesomely 🔥like him Smile😄beautiful boy💕and the Voice it’s WOUAH‼️🎶I’m listen every songs but « Last in Line, Holy Diver, live 1986 » so ALRIGHT‼️It’s ALRIGHT‼️Alright,,, Look out👀FIRE🔥i been here for the Sun, EVER... EVER( With RoNNIE) SHINE😀And « Sing me song, are the singer... Come on, we dance for the Lord of the last dayyyy🙏Children’s of the Sea, oh, heyyy.. the sun is coming black, look out👀never, never coming back, LOOK OUT‼️🎶Wouah💎2021 With RONNIE💋🤘

[@neckshredder1]

Btw, thanks to 969prodromos for uploading this blast from my past. I dunno where you got hold of this from and in such good quality too after all these years but you rock mate! :-D

[@neckshredder1]

@fadgealot I was lucky, mate. I had no idea that my mates had planned this part of our day and booked a spot for me. That morning when they said it was time to go and meet Dio, I was like, don't bullshit me!

[@donlebo6824]

DIO:" Hey, Paul says he'll save me a shrimp on the barbie". Where's mine?

[@drunkpollywog]

donniej12, Ronnie was 44 during this interview. The album Donnie is holding was released in 1986. Dio was born in 1942.

[@nosreves]

Damn stomach cancer to hell! I watched my Grandmother die of this shit! Truly a horriblie slow death. Rest in Peace Grandma, RIP DIO.

[@crusheverything4449]

Nosreves1 - I don’t want to thumbs up your comment, but just want to say I’m sorry for your loss. My mom died of cancer, as well. Take care.

[@eyelessal]

@neckshredder1 damn took me long enough to reply yeah this was a special day in our lives never to be forgotten would be great to have a chat sometime mate RIP the mighty RJ Dio

[@SonnyGTA]

whats with the music in the background.....

[@SonnyGTA]

WOW! I wrote that 6 years ago!!! How time flies!

[@romans003]

Wow you people Think duo was handsome...the most voice in rocking roll and metal yes, handsome.. um I don’t think so..beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder

[@HelloweenAndi]

@neckshredder1 That's really awesome!

[@husq48]

Wonder why he didn't agree with the Deep Purple reunion, that produced two of their best albums!

[@starrider2352]

I guess dio was 38-39 when I seen mob rules my ticket to the left. fantastic concert, seen bon Scott AC/DC just before he died ,June 8,1979 with ufo, thought Brian Johnson was a perfect fit, and seen scorpions blackout tour 1982, rainbow 79 with glenn Hughes and 80 with Joe Lynn turner and all of blackmore's other singers like Ian Gillan 1983 born again thinking dio was going to be there also Bev Bevan, Vinny appice left to form dio group but I agree with his choices. but I really like blue oyster cult lasers still in 79 seen again 81 then 92 at a local club, didn't think much of Ozzy Osbourne w/ Randy Rhodes diary of a madman 82 believe it or not. geezer butler was excellent glad no bill ward since I found out he had geezer fired for a period, dio was perfect for BS just as Sammy Hagar for VH though I had seen David lee Roth w/VH in 1980.

[@IgorsDeepPurpleUniverse]

From which year is this wonderful interview ?

[@OnlyForAngels]

I'm 0:13 into this and I can say this interviewer DEF takes it in the tailpipe.

[@neckshredder1]

@HelloweenAndi True words well spoken. : )

[@Augenatic]

i'm not gay but damn dio looks good here aha