Ronnie's voice still rocks!!

Nurse Ratched · Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Posts: 1033

Checked out some reviews and a WHOLE bunch of pictures, and OH MY GOD, the dude not only looks GREAT, but from what I've read, sounds awesome!! In fact, I'm haven't seen a bad review yet....

So let's keep this near the top for ALL to see...Ronnie's voice Rocks!!
_________________
"...you were a fool but that's cool, it's alright!"

Stained Class · Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:22 am Post subject:

Everyone seems quick to say that Dio cannot sing some of his own material anymore (which is pure bull) but let's turn it on its head. Could the Dio of the 70 & 80's do justice to songs such as I, Lord of the Last Day, et al?

Dio sounds excellent now and part of the reason is that he adapts his style. He doesn't worry about trying to sound like he did 20 years, he writes and sings as he thinks and sound now. Dio's voice is sounding everybit as strong and powerful as it did in the 70's. The change in tone to me introduces experience and wisdom into songs and a greater sense of heavy metal-ness.

As for Holy Diver live, yes it wasn't the finest live show ever filmed and from what I understand there was alot of issues behind the scenes in the build up to that show, but a performer shouldn't be judged by just a single performance - he sounds excellent on those links posted by diodreams (thanks for those!! Smile

). Besides an off night for Dio is far better than an off night for Judas Priest with Halford back in the fold.

Anyhow, if you don't like Dio's vocals now, don't listen to his new material, don't go to shows and don't buy the DVD's. Just sit at home and listen to the excellent Holy Diver. I would consider a true fan to be someone who moves forward with an artist and appreciates his work as a whole. You may not think he sounds as good as he did in the 80's but with the comments here it like he's being forcibly retired - Dio is one of the best vocalists I have ever heard and wrote some of the best music I've ever heard and his last three albums - magica, Killing the dragon and master of the moon to me are as strong as holy diver - to - sacred heart, if not stronger in terms of content and vocal work!!!

Dio sounds excellent and for my money can run rings round singers a third of his age!!!

Nurse Ratched · Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Posts: 1033

Very well said my friend Very Happy

!!!!
_________________
"...you were a fool but that's cool, it's alright!"

Lord Vader · Joined: 20 Apr 2007 Posts: 4 Location: Russia

Dio voices are different in times, but now i like it . Now it so slowly, like voice of the wizard from old magic storyes (Very sory for my bad English - don't goes to school regulary).
_________________
...If you only knew the power of the dark side...

thecoop · Joined: 23 Feb 2006 Posts: 1390 Location: Blackpool

I love the chabge, in that Ronnie does things with his voice now he didn't before - look at recent live clips - he's started screaming in the breaks and between some lines - it suits the lower tone of his voice so well. And the tone is much more pleasant these days. If I could sing a quarter as well as Ronnie I'd be so happy. These people who say he's losing it - can they sing comparibly to Ronnie? I doubt it!!
_________________
Along Came A Spider.....

leftear · Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 178 Location: Big Bear Lake, Ca.

*bump*
_________________
lucifer was just an angel led astray

leftear · Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 178 Location: Big Bear Lake, Ca.

alitivity · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:20 am Post subject:

To Make just a point or two,
When ronnie was with Sabbath the first time he was about my age and like myself he was in his prime. What you have to think about is this. Ronnie was hitting hsi prime when most guys start to lose there voices i.e. Robert Plant. Ronnie not only hit his prime in his late 30's, he stayed in that prime for over twenty years after.

Yes his voice has a hint of age to it now, but I cant say Ive heard a better voice on a 65 yr old man ever. In fact erase ten years and Im not sure to many 55 yr olds could do what he does either. Ronnie is like a fine wine he get better with age.
_________________
Check out Al Diamond Phillips/Nevermet on the web
http://www.reverbnation.com/nevermet

thecoop · Joined: 23 Feb 2006 Posts: 1390 Location: Blackpool

The only guy who can challenge Ronnie at 65 is Arthur Brown. He sounds exactly the same as he did in the 60s.
_________________
Along Came A Spider.....

Breathless · Joined: 28 Dec 2005 Posts: 399 Location: Netherlands

keyd · Joined: 06 Nov 2005 Posts: 14

I really like his voice now. I think it is great.. I feel lucky to have been able to enjoy his talents for so long.

Honestly, I don't think I would enjoy it as much if it were the same over such a long period of time.

I enjoy the nuances and choices he makes both now, and in the past. If his performances weren't different now I don't think I would be still listening and enjoying it so much.

It's like a lot of things for me in life. I like some things better about his voice now and some things better about his voice in the past.

I hope to be able to go to more of his performances and enjoy his talents over how ever many years. I don't feel like I am seeing a washed up performer (and I know how that feels).

I think the new songs are great and I expect the concert that I am going to next week will be the best that I have seen. I actually liked the Dragon tour shows better than the Holy Diver shows that I went to.

I say enjoy Ronnie's talents while you still can. It won't be around forever. Alot of people are saying that the current tour is the best that they have ever seen.

I feel that if I go to the show with a fun attitude and appreciate what I am experiencing and not living in the past and having senimental and negative views, I will truly enjoy the show and I will be grateful for seeing it in the future and I will have a great memory in my head forever.

Reem · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 842 Location: Jordan

i must say that his voice is full of surprises.when i was young i knew Dio in rainbow and Black Sabbath before i've known about the band Dio.i've known alot of Rainbow Songs but when i've heard "Rainbow eyes"i asked my fathe rwho was singing,the first thing that occured to my mind is"God Bless This Voice".because he can do it so soft and he can turn it hard in other times. but then i felt guilty and thought that i shouldn't have said "God Bless this voice"but should have said"God bless this man"because he has so much things other than his voice.

Nurse Ratched · Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Posts: 1033

olivious the drummer · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:58 am Post subject:

Ronnie James Dio has been a big influence on my music since I was young and my brother let me listen to Rainbow Live. I instantly connected to Dio's voice and quite simply felt it was the most amazing thing I had ever heard. Literally from that moment I became a fan. I got everything by Rainbow and Elf, then Dio, then Sabbath and I enjoy everything the man has ever done. I have seen him live many times and enjoyed every show. He is still a huge influence on me. I have met him just once and it was like chatting with an old friend - he gave me and my wife 30 minutes of his time after a long, hard gig and I cant tell you how much I appreciated the fact that he was prepared to give up his own personal time to stay and chat - a total gentleman and a memory which ranks up as one of the highlights of my life. I am so looking forward to seeing the Heaven & Hell shows in November.
I don't claim to be his biggest or his most passionate fan. It is a personal admiration for me, I value his music and thank him from the depths of my soul for giving me so many wonderful years of music. Sure I have listened to some albums and been less keen on some but I still get as excited about a new track with Ronnie on it as I did all those years ago - the man is a legend and one of the greatest voices ever. KEEP ROCKING RONNIE!!!!!
_________________
Stand up and Shout!!!!!

Nurse Ratched · Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Posts: 1033