Ronnie James Dio Memorial Weekend Details Revealed (A Top Story)
. The Dio, Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Heaven And Hell frontman died on May 16 2010 from gastric cancer. Now the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, which was co-founded by his widow Wendy, will hold three events to raise cash for the charity which supports research into prostate, colon and stomach cancers. The weekend gets underway on May 15 with the Celebrity Rock N' Bowl tournament at the Pinz Bowling Center, Studio City, California. Bands including Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac, Yes, Anthrax and Metallica have donated signed pins which will be auctioned on the night to raise cash for the fund. The following day, a free public memorial service will be held at Forest Lawn, Hollywood. Former bandmates of the vocalist are expected to speak at the event and play music from Dio's career. The weekend wraps up on the 17th with a motorcycle ride and barbecue named in his honor. Read more - here. Classic Rock Magazine is an official news provider for antiMusic.com.
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