Dio biography?

Lady of Armageddon · Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:13 pm Post subject: Dio biography?

I vaguely remember seeing on Ronnie's wikipedia article that an autobiography was in the works.

With that said, are there still any plans to put it, or something along those lines out? It's my understanding that Ronnie himself was working on it.

Unfortunately, Ronnie can no longer complete it. Will another writer of fine caliber eventually take up the mantle, and present the Dio loyal with the centerpiece of Ronnie's legacy?
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Lady of Armageddon · Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 3:17 am Post subject:

Thanks!

I would love to see a book about Dio himself. ^^ Though I must agree, it would have been splendid to have it from the man himself. Ronnie is a genius with words, so were this to come to light, such a writer would have to be splendid in their own right, and be able to do Ronnie's story justice.
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olivious the drummer · Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:51 am Post subject:

Hey Rhonda

Any news on this? I for one was really excited about the idea of a Bio from the great man......and would still love to have it, even if they later section was written by Wendy or someone else connected to Ronnie.

Ronnie deserves to have his story told and I am sure it would be a real seller......maybe something for Wendy and Dean at Niji to look into?

Regards

Oli
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Rhonda Ross · Joined: 30 Oct 2004 Posts: 1070 Location: Los Banos,Ca

Sorry no one is hitting me up on this... I'll try asking Dean.
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Rhonda...Thank you and to other members in here who help DIO fans questions...thanx

usuakari · Joined: 06 Nov 2006 Posts: 51 Location: Ottawa

Wendy would seem to be the logical person to write/finish such a book, with help from past bandmates etc. There never has been any Dio biography that I know of, not even a decent unauthorized one. I'd be first in line for that!
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Rhonda Ross · Joined: 30 Oct 2004 Posts: 1070 Location: Los Banos,Ca

Rhonda Ross · Joined: 30 Oct 2004 Posts: 1070 Location: Los Banos,Ca

Ok Dean has responded and he does not know where this stands right now, however I am sure once there is news about it we'll hear from Niji Smile

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olivious the drummer · Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:51 am Post subject:

Thanks for finding that out Rhonda - appreciate it. I am aware that there is a lot of other stuff going on at Niji right now so I can wait......but I will be keeping an eye on news for this - it would be the present of all presents for me!
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LindaJeanne · Joined: 06 Jun 2010 Posts: 186

I would LOVE to see an authorized biography, especially if parts of it were autobiography, if it's true he was starting to work on one before he died. Looking forward to more news on this.

cameljackson · Joined: 10 May 2009 Posts: 15

A biography has been made, you guys. It's called "A Light beyond the Black: a Biography of Ronnie James Dio." It's basically his story told from his band mates' points of view. I've never read it myself, but I've been looking for it. It's quite hard to find outside of amazon.com.

Rhonda Ross · Joined: 30 Oct 2004 Posts: 1070 Location: Los Banos,Ca

Lady of Armageddon · Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:11 pm Post subject:

Thanks, everyone! ^_^

Rhonda: and many thanks to you.

I think we're all pretty excited about the possible prospect of such a thing, should such indeed come to pass. But yes, as stated, I imagine much is currently on the plate for Niji at this point in time. Still, I'll be right with you all, eagerly awaiting news of all things Dio. ^_^
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