Dio At Donington
Throughout a career that saw Ronnie pen or co-pen classics with such legendary acts as Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and with his solo group, Dio, there are simply not enough words to describe the singer's contribution to rock music worldwide.
And to celebrate the life of the man that has become synonymous with metal. Several new releases will soon be arriving that are certain to please Dio's large and loyal fanbase.
On November 8th, the double disc set, 'Dio at Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987' will be released through Niji Entertainment Group Inc. The first disc was recorded at the first-ever UK performance by Dio's solo group, while on tour supporting their classic debut, 'Holy Diver.' The set-list does a superb job reflecting Dio's debut (featuring such classics as "Rainbow in the Dark," and "Stand Up And Shout,"), as well as classics from both Rainbow and Black Sabbath including "Man on the Silver Mountain," and "Heaven and Hell," - resulting in a thorough retrospective of Dio's career, from Rainbow to Black Sabbath to solo hits.
The second disc of 'Dio at Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987' features guitarist Craig Goldy's debut - recorded in 1987, in support of the 'Dream Evil' album, and contains highlights from Dio's career.
'Dio at Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987' will be the very first release from the Niji Entertainment Group (which was formed by Ronnie James Dio and his wife/manager, Wendy Dio, in early 2010).
The set will be released as a deluxe digipak including a booklet filled with rare photographs and liner notes, and original replica all access laminates from both shows. Ronnie was the executive producer on the Donington project, and was very much looking forward to the release.
The Niji Entertainment Group is in the process of starting the official Dio webstore, which will give fans worldwide opportunity to purchase t-shirts, limited edition items, and CD's/DVD's that fans have been requesting.
While Ronnie was alive, he always wanted to have his own action figure/statue. And now, this has become a reality - KnuckleBonz has created the Ronnie James Dio rock iconz statue, which will be available in late 2010.
These statues are only produced in limited edition runs of 3000, which make them highly collectible and sought after from fans.
A portion from the sales of the Dio statue will go to the Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, in honour of Ronnie James Dio.