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Friday, June 19, 201506/19/2015

Countdown to Dio Day: Day 1

Ronnie’s classmate and close friend, Butch Hyde, speaks about his relationship with Ronnie, and tells a story of how he…

Friday, June 19, 201506/19/2015

Artist Highlight: Monty “Ses” Espisito

Check out a podcast interview with Monty “Ses” Espisito who will be creating a small series of various canvases that…

Thursday, June 18, 201506/18/2015

Countdown To Dio Day: Day 2

Craig Goldy, Ronnie’s lead Guitar player since 1986, reflects on his experience working with Ronnie and his kind, gentle, personality.…

Wednesday, June 17, 201506/17/2015

Fayetteville, North Carolina, March 7, 1914 – this legendary professional baseball player hit his very first home run. Who is he?

In Breakfast for your Brain

John Goodman played him, and a Candy Bar is named after him…

Wednesday, June 17, 201506/17/2015

Countdown to Dio Day: Day 3

Local artists, Charlie Bertini and Steve Daniels (who were part of Dio Day 2012), weigh in on Ronnie’s influence on…

Tuesday, June 16, 201506/16/2015

Countdown to Dio Day: Day 4

Local artists, Billy Gollicki and Mark Doyle (who were part of Dio Day 2012), weigh in on Ronnie’s influence on…

Monday, June 15, 201506/15/2015

Dio Day – Extended Interview: David Rock Feinstein and Dick “Hot Wax” Bottoff”

Hear the full interview (podcast at the bottom of this page) with David Rock Feinstein and Dick “Hot Wax” Bottoff”…

Monday, June 15, 201506/15/2015

Countdown to Dio Day: Day 5

David “Rock” Feinstein (Ronnie’s cousin) discusses his relationship with Ronnie through the years following their time together in Elf, and…

Friday, June 12, 201506/12/2015

Countdown to Dio Day: Day 6

Bass player Rudy Sarzo (who has played with many well known bands including Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Dio, Blue…

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