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Zakk Wylde
Zakk Wylde


Background information
Birth name Jeffrey Phillip Wielandt
Born January 14, 1967
Born place Bayonne, New Jersey
Genre(s) Heavy Metal
Hard Rock
Southern Rock
Years active 1987—present
Label(s) Epic Records
Roadrunner Records
Geffen Records
Artemis Records
InsideOut Music
Spitfire Records
Associated acts Ozzy Osbourne
Black Label Society
Pride & Glory
Derek Sherinian
Website Website



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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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