OT - Living proof that you can still have a voice at 66!

[S2M]

And I will submit that RJD has a more demanding song list than Perry. He may not be 99% of the peoples' cup 'o tea, but you cannot deny his talent. Once again, he is 66 years old.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgVvv_tKl58

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxrwB0dlruA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d6ZwUlXpPU&feature=related

[Saint John]

Very few people have had the *career* that this guy has had. He's one of my favorite singers just because of what he said about that douchebag Vivian Campbell. Classic shit. Someone find that.

[S2M]

Very few people have had the *career* that this guy has had. He's one of my favorite singers just because of what he said about that douchebag Vivian Campbell. Classic shit. Someone find that.

LMAO....I love that clip....signing autographs and throws Viv under the fucking bus! First of all, why would you ditch Dio to play with Def Lep?!?!?!?

I'll find it.

[S2M]

Ask, and ye shall receive.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOwZBo8FQvo

[Saint John]

Ask, and ye shall receive.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOwZBo8FQvo

I'm in tears!

[StoneCold]

What I wanna know is how tall are his platform shoes?

Holy Diver album cut
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sj7UBgVVew8&fmt=18

[G.I.Jim]

He's amazing even at this age! Here's my favorite Dio tune...

"Rainbow in the Dark"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnBecj2N ... re=related

[Indyjoe]

Very few people have had the *career* that this guy has had. He's one of my favorite singers just because of what he said about that douchebag Vivian Campbell. Classic shit. Someone find that.

LMAO....I love that clip....signing autographs and throws Viv under the fucking bus! First of all, why would you ditch Dio to play with Def Lep?!?!?!?
I'll find it.

He didn't. Whitesnake and Riverdogs were between Dio and Def Leppard.

Vivian Campbell ROCKS!

It's too bad it didn't end better, but Dio knew Vivian played great.

http://www.metalunderground.com/news/de ... wsid=30246

[Carla777]

And I will submit that RJD has a more demanding song list than Perry. He may not be 99% of the peoples' cup 'o tea, but you cannot deny his talent. Once again, he is 66 years old.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgVvv_tKl58

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxrwB0dlruA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d6ZwUlXpPU&feature=related

I just adore this little man..he is the best singer of the world for me, no doubt about it..smart, talented,kind...unique voice and with the most legal rock attitude that i had seen, i was on 3 of his concerts and he ROCKS! never fail, amazing voice...Enano maldito te amo!!

i little piece of my own recording from his last concert here in Chile (08-05-09) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEmxmunjIWc

PS. Vivian Campbell rocks too no matter what..

[verslibre]

And I will submit that RJD has a more demanding song list than Perry. He may not be 99% of the peoples' cup 'o tea, but you cannot deny his talent. Once again, he is 66 years old.

Hail the Elf!!! One of my mostest favoritest singers. Reellie. And what's that about him being 666 years old? (Actually, he's 67!)

Very few people have had the *career* that this guy has had. He's one of my favorite singers just because of what he said about that douchebag Vivian Campbell. Classic shit. Someone find that.

LOL! That was classic. What did he say again? Something like "You met him? You poor bastard. I hope he fucking dies!" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

[Laydee]

Dio just kicks ass no matter what his age!

[Jana]

And I will submit that RJD has a more demanding song list than Perry. He may not be 99% of the peoples' cup 'o tea, but you cannot deny his talent. Once again, he is 66 years old.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgVvv_tKl58

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxrwB0dlruA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d6ZwUlXpPU&feature=related

I just adore this little man..he is the best singer of the world for me, no doubt about it..smart, talented,kind...unique voice and with the most legal rock attitude that i had seen, i was on 3 of his concerts and he ROCKS! never fail, amazing voice...Enano maldito te amo!!

i little piece of my own recording from his last concert here in Chile (08-05-09) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEmxmunjIWc

PS. Vivian Campbell rocks too no matter what..

Carla, fantastic clip, great sound and view of the stage, very clear on it. He did sound amazing. How many were at the concert?

[Chubby321]

And I will submit that RJD has a more demanding song list than Perry. He may not be 99% of the peoples' cup 'o tea, but you cannot deny his talent. Once again, he is 66 years old.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgVvv_tKl58

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxrwB0dlruA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d6ZwUlXpPU&feature=related

Sounds good for his age.

[Don]

RJD and Bruce Dickinson are the best high Tenors in Heavy Metal.
And Dickinson flies big fucking jets so bonus points for him.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/10 ... index.html

[madsplash]

He's a cool singer, I just hate all of the dark, depressing songs.

And there was never a time in his career that he could have sang Mother Father like Perry did in Houston 1981, EVER. Not close. He would have had to hit all of the high notes in falsetto.

Do they call him "The Voice"?

[S2M]

He's a cool singer, I just hate all of the dark, depressing songs.

And there was never a time in his career that he could have sang Mother Father like Perry did in Houston 1981, EVER. Not close. He would have had to hit all of the high notes in falsetto.

Do they call him "The Voice"?

Who said anything about comparing him to Perry?

No one said he was comparble to perry. and conversely, Perry couldn't sing what Ronnie sings either. And given both, I'd rather listen to RJD. Subject matter is more interesting.


If I mentioned Walt Disney - would you say that he couldn't draw as well as Perry as well?

[Babyblue]

He sounds great for his age.

[madsplash]

He's a cool singer, I just hate all of the dark, depressing songs.

And there was never a time in his career that he could have sang Mother Father like Perry did in Houston 1981, EVER. Not close. He would have had to hit all of the high notes in falsetto.

Do they call him "The Voice"?

Who said anything about comparing him to Perry?

No one said he was comparble to perry. and conversely, Perry couldn't sing what Ronnie sings either. And given both, I'd rather listen to RJD. Subject matter is more interesting.


If I mentioned Walt Disney - would you say that he couldn't draw as well as Perry as well?

You said he had a tougher catalog than Perry. I mostly agree with you, but he'd struggle with SP's stuff more than SP would struggle with his.

Subject matter is more interesting if you're thinking of killing yourself. I just like happy, positive songwriting. They may include loss, or longing, but not darkness, but that's just me and we know it's very subjectionable.

It's extremely impressive at that age to be singing like that, I'll sure as hell give him that. Can't wait to hear what SP has in his 60's.

[S2M]

He's a cool singer, I just hate all of the dark, depressing songs.

And there was never a time in his career that he could have sang Mother Father like Perry did in Houston 1981, EVER. Not close. He would have had to hit all of the high notes in falsetto.

Do they call him "The Voice"?

Who said anything about comparing him to Perry?

No one said he was comparble to perry. and conversely, Perry couldn't sing what Ronnie sings either. And given both, I'd rather listen to RJD. Subject matter is more interesting.


If I mentioned Walt Disney - would you say that he couldn't draw as well as Perry as well?

You said he had a tougher catalog than Perry. I mostly agree with you, but he'd struggle with SP's stuff more than SP would struggle with

Subject matter is more interesting if you're thinking of killing yourself. I just like happy, positive songwriting. They may include loss, or longing, but not darkness, but that's just me and we know it's very subjectionable.

It's extremely impressive at that age to be singing like that, I'll sure as hell give him that. Can't wait to hear what SP has in his 60's.

I'm not sure I would call his subject matter depressing. He sings about dragons, wizards, and such.....and he always uses these words: light, dark, rainbows in like every song......

[madsplash]

He's a cool singer, I just hate all of the dark, depressing songs.

And there was never a time in his career that he could have sang Mother Father like Perry did in Houston 1981, EVER. Not close. He would have had to hit all of the high notes in falsetto.

Do they call him "The Voice"?

Who said anything about comparing him to Perry?

No one said he was comparble to perry. and conversely, Perry couldn't sing what Ronnie sings either. And given both, I'd rather listen to RJD. Subject matter is more interesting.


If I mentioned Walt Disney - would you say that he couldn't draw as well as Perry as well?

You said he had a tougher catalog than Perry. I mostly agree with you, but he'd struggle with SP's stuff more than SP would struggle with

Subject matter is more interesting if you're thinking of killing yourself. I just like happy, positive songwriting. They may include loss, or longing, but not darkness, but that's just me and we know it's very subjectionable.

It's extremely impressive at that age to be singing like that, I'll sure as hell give him that. Can't wait to hear what SP has in his 60's.

I'm not sure I would call his subject matter depressing. He sings about dragons, wizards, and such.....and he always uses these words: light, dark, rainbows in like every song......

Subjective, like I said. That stuff is depressing to me. I grew up on songs about relationships. Lionel Richie had the best quote. You've either just lost the love of your life. Just found the love of your life, or are still looking for the love of your life. Maybe that makes me sappy or whatever, but it's served me well over the years.

[S2M]

Ok....oh exhalted one. Who said this?

'I'm just trying put a feeling on wax'

[madsplash]

Ok....oh exhalted one. Who said this?

'I'm just trying put a feeling on wax'

No idea. Who?

[S2M]

Ok....oh exhalted one. Who said this?

'I'm just trying put a feeling on wax'

No idea. Who?

Wow, do I know something concerning SP that you do not?

[verslibre]

He's a cool singer, I just hate all of the dark, depressing songs.

And there was never a time in his career that he could have sang Mother Father like Perry did in Houston 1981, EVER. Not close. He would have had to hit all of the high notes in falsetto.

Do they call him "The Voice"?

Well, somebody has their "Fanboy" cap on. So "guy who sings notes the highest, the longest" is the lone criterion for "best vocalist ever"? Especially if they sound like shit when they try to sing low notes? You need a vacation from Perryland.

If you listen to RJD through the ages, from Elf through Rainbow, then Black Sabbath and beyond, you'll understand that the timbre and texture of his voice is one many other rock & metal vocalists tried to emulate (most of them were not successful). Dio can't hit high notes like he used to, but in his prime those notes sounded razor-sharp and very powerful, yet thankfully they lacked the thin/nasally nutless-wonder quality associated with a zillion other singers that sang in the uppermost register.

And sorry, Steve Perry couldn't sing songs like "Neon Knights," "Tarot Woman," "The Last In Line" in a mode akin to Dio's. SP's voice was never ballsy enough. His voice wouldn't work in that context.

LOL! @ "The Voice." That's such a stupid title. You have no idea how many singers are called that by their fans. I've also heard (of all people) Paul Rodgers and Greg "Swallowed A Toad" Lake called "The Voice"!!!

You said he had a tougher catalog than Perry. I mostly agree with you, but he'd struggle with SP's stuff more than SP would struggle with his.

Sorry, but you don't know what you're talking about. See my remarks above.

[journey361]

Oh c'mon verslibre, im sure all those singers you just named could nail good morning girl or One More Time. Your really being silly aren't you. Are you kidding me, SP is by far is the golden-age standard for any singer who's in the business now or getting into the business. He set the bar for so many. LOL.

[Jana]

He's a cool singer, I just hate all of the dark, depressing songs.

And there was never a time in his career that he could have sang Mother Father like Perry did in Houston 1981, EVER. Not close. He would have had to hit all of the high notes in falsetto.

Do they call him "The Voice"?

Well, somebody has their "Fanboy" cap on. So "guy who sings notes the highest, the longest" is the lone criterion for "best vocalist ever"? Especially if they sound like shit when they try to sing low notes? You need a vacation from Perryland.

If you listen to RJD through the ages, from Elf through Rainbow, then Black Sabbath and beyond, you'll understand that the timbre and texture of his voice is one many other rock & metal vocalists tried to emulate (most of them were not successful). Dio can't hit high notes like he used to, but in his prime those notes sounded razor-sharp and very powerful, yet thankfully they lacked the thin/nasally nutless-wonder quality associated with a zillion other singers that sang in the uppermost register.

And sorry, Steve Perry couldn't sing songs like "Neon Knights," "Tarot Woman," "The Last In Line" in a mode akin to Dio's. SP's voice was never ballsy enough. His voice wouldn't work in that context.

LOL! @ "The Voice." That's such a stupid title. You have [b] [b]no idea how many singers are called that by their fans[/b]. I've also heard (of all people) Paul Rodgers and Greg "Swallowed A Toad" Lake called "The Voice."

You are so right. I have a few bands I'm a huge fan of and go on others just to check out their music. All the fans call their favorite singer "The Voice."
or a voice like no other, a genius songwriter, the best tone in their voice, hits the high notes, on and on. Just the way it is. And as much as Perry is my favorite voice when with Journey and their catalogue of music,(and some of his solo songs), I have several other singers I love their voice just as much even if they aren't technically as good as Perry. But their voices and their songs move me. That's what music is about and variety is what it's about.

[verslibre]

Oh c'mon verslibre, im sure all those singers you just named could nail good morning girl or One More Time. Your really being silly aren't you. Are you kidding me, SP is by far is the golden-age standard for any singer who's in the business now or getting into the business. He set the bar for so many. LOL.

Oh, yeah, Greg Lake and Paul Rodgers could nail anything — to the wall!!!

I loves my my vintage ELP but I wouldn't put him up against anybody...but he's got his share of fans, too. You'd have to have seen the old Lake forum (defunct for years now) to believe it. A lot of girly fans, too. They're just a few years older than some of the honies that hang around this place.

So which young singers are emulating SP these days? All I hear are young Plant wannabes, RJD/BD wannabes, and more of that throaty Vedder and no-talent screamo nonsense.

[Carla777]

And I will submit that RJD has a more demanding song list than Perry. He may not be 99% of the peoples' cup 'o tea, but you cannot deny his talent. Once again, he is 66 years old.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgVvv_tKl58

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxrwB0dlruA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d6ZwUlXpPU&feature=related

I just adore this little man..he is the best singer of the world for me, no doubt about it..smart, talented,kind...unique voice and with the most legal rock attitude that i had seen, i was on 3 of his concerts and he ROCKS! never fail, amazing voice...Enano maldito te amo!!

i little piece of my own recording from his last concert here in Chile (08-05-09) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEmxmunjIWc

PS. Vivian Campbell rocks too no matter what..

Carla, fantastic clip, great sound and view of the stage, very clear on it. He did sound amazing. How many were at the concert?

Thank you Jana! the sound seem better to me than the filming (because of my small height), his real sound even was better than my clip...were like 8.000 fans, i was on the vip area i needed to be there, since this guys are not getting younger, who knows if i have the chance to see them again anyway i can't get tired to hear sing RJ Dio!

[Carla777]

He's a cool singer, I just hate all of the dark, depressing songs.

And there was never a time in his career that he could have sang Mother Father like Perry did in Houston 1981, EVER. Not close. He would have had to hit all of the high notes in falsetto.

Do they call him "The Voice"?

Well, somebody has their "Fanboy" cap on. So "guy who sings notes the highest, the longest" is the lone criterion for "best vocalist ever"? Especially if they sound like shit when they try to sing low notes? You need a vacation from Perryland.

If you listen to RJD through the ages, from Elf through Rainbow, then Black Sabbath and beyond, you'll understand that the timbre and texture of his voice is one many other rock & metal vocalists tried to emulate (most of them were not successful). Dio can't hit high notes like he used to, but in his prime those notes sounded razor-sharp and very powerful, yet thankfully they lacked the thin/nasally nutless-wonder quality associated with a zillion other singers that sang in the uppermost register.

And sorry, Steve Perry couldn't sing songs like "Neon Knights," "Tarot Woman," "The Last In Line" in a mode akin to Dio's. SP's voice was never ballsy enough. His voice wouldn't work in that context.

LOL! @ "The Voice." That's such a stupid title. You have no idea how many singers are called that by their fans. I've also heard (of all people) Paul Rodgers and Greg "Swallowed A Toad" Lake called "The Voice"!!!

You said he had a tougher catalog than Perry. I mostly agree with you, but he'd struggle with SP's stuff more than SP would struggle with his.

Sorry, but you don't know what you're talking about. See my remarks above.

nothing more to say after the assertive answer from verslibre to Madplash, i agree with him when he say to you that "you need a vacation from Perryland" and know and listen other artist..anyway i just love both (Dio-Perry), they are totally different styles, but "The voice" of metal is RJ Dio no question about it...but like a person say here before, many artist are call "The voice" by their fans..only one thing i'm sure Ronnie J and Steve P have and had (?) voices out of this world!

[Don]

He's a cool singer, I just hate all of the dark, depressing songs.

And there was never a time in his career that he could have sang Mother Father like Perry did in Houston 1981, EVER. Not close. He would have had to hit all of the high notes in falsetto.

Do they call him "The Voice"?

Well, somebody has their "Fanboy" cap on. So "guy who sings notes the highest, the longest" is the lone criterion for "best vocalist ever"? Especially if they sound like shit when they try to sing low notes? You need a vacation from Perryland.

If you listen to RJD through the ages, from Elf through Rainbow, then Black Sabbath and beyond, you'll understand that the timbre and texture of his voice is one many other rock & metal vocalists tried to emulate (most of them were not successful). Dio can't hit high notes like he used to, but in his prime those notes sounded razor-sharp and very powerful, yet thankfully they lacked the thin/nasally nutless-wonder quality associated with a zillion other singers that sang in the uppermost register.

And sorry, Steve Perry couldn't sing songs like "Neon Knights," "Tarot Woman," "The Last In Line" in a mode akin to Dio's. SP's voice was never ballsy enough. His voice wouldn't work in that context.

LOL! @ "The Voice." That's such a stupid title. You have no idea how many singers are called that by their fans. I've also heard (of all people) Paul Rodgers and Greg "Swallowed A Toad" Lake called "The Voice"!!!

You said he had a tougher catalog than Perry. I mostly agree with you, but he'd struggle with SP's stuff more than SP would struggle with his.

Sorry, but you don't know what you're talking about. See my remarks above.

nothing more to say after the assertive answer from verslibre to Madplash, i agree with him when he say to you that "you need a vacation from Perryland" and know and listen other artist..anyway i just love both (Dio-Perry), they are totally different styles, but "The voice" of metal is RJ Dio no question about it...but like a person say here before, many artist are call "The voice" by their fans..only one thing i'm sure Ronnie J and Steve P have and had (?) voices out of this world!

I have to disagree. Bruce Dickinson is the one I pick, but RJD is right there also.