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Chris Cornell


Background information
Birth name Christopher John Boyle
Born July 20, 1964
Born place Seattle, Washington, United States
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Grunge
Hard Rock
Blues
Pop
R&B
Years active 1984—present
Label(s) Epic Records
Interscope Records
A&M Records
Sub Pop
SST Records
Mosley Music Group
Associated acts Slash
Timbaland
Audioslave
Soundgarden
Center for Disease Control Boys
Temple of the Dog
Alice Mudgarden
Alice in Chains
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Ronnie James Dio Dies Aged 67

May 17, 2010
Ronnie James Dio Dies Aged 67Heavy metal musician Ronnie James Dio has died at the age of 67.

Dio, who replaced Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath, passed away at his home on Sunday morning (May 16).

The vocalist is understood to have been battling cancer.

In a statement on Dio's website www.ronniejamesdio.com his wife Wendy said "my heart is broken".

"Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes before he peacefully passed away," the statement said.

"Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us."

In 2006, Dio joined Heaven and Hell with his former Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and drummer Vinny Appice.

(by Jason Gregory)



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