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Ronnie James Dio
American
Musician
About the author
Music, Rock and Roll music especially, is such a generational thing. Each generation must have their own music, I had my own in my generation, you have yours, everyone I know has their own generation.
Ronnie James Dio,
American
Musician
#Music
I've never taken vocal lessons. My early trumpet training and a fortunate talent for singing has always been enough for me. In the case of rock singing, I've always felt it was better to remain a bit untrained to maintain your individuality.
Ronnie James Dio,
American
Musician
#Singing
#Talent
#Training
#Individuality
My childhood was safe and sane. No abuse and no traumas. I was surrounded by a large and loving family who taught me the importance of hard work and a meaningful education.
Ronnie James Dio,
American
Musician
#Work
#Family
#Education
#Hard work
#Childhood
#Importance
#Abuse
Lyrically I like to use themes that make the listener use his or her imagination, and to give a little of the lessons I've learned in my own life.
Ronnie James Dio,
American
Musician
#Life
#Imagination
Saddam's fate should be in the hands of his country men. They were the major victims of his brutal reign and should decide his life, death, or permanent imprisonment. Personally, I would lock him away forever.
Ronnie James Dio,
American
Musician
#Life
#Death
#Country
#Men
#Fate
#Imprisonment
#Victims
The music industry's actions at the time of 9/11 and since have been actions driven by patriotism in most instances, and greed and stupidity to a lesser degree. Sounds like real life doesn't it?
Ronnie James Dio,
American
Musician
#Time
#Life
#Stupidity
#Actions
#Music
#Greed
#Patriotism
The best subjects are always people, who never fail to amaze me by their unpredictability.
Ronnie James Dio,
American
Musician
#People
I always wanted to be a basketball player.
Ronnie James Dio,
American
Musician
#Basketball