Ripper Owens and Toby Jepson To Front Dio Tribute Band

03/21/2011
. (hennemusic) Wendy Dio has announced a tribute tour to her late husband, metal legend Ronnie James Dio.

Former Dio members Rudy Sarzo (bass), Simon Wright (drums), Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards) will team up with singers Tim "Ripper" Owens and Toby Jepson to play a number of shows in Europe under the name Dio Disciples.

"There will never be another Ronnie," says Wendy, "but we want to keep his music alive and hope you will support the band and become one of the DIO Disciples." more on this story

hennemusic is an official news provider for the Day in Rock.

Preview and Purchase Dio CDs

Dio MP3 Downloads

.

Day In Rock

Guns N' Roses Reveal New Drummer- KISS Launching Audio Walking Tour- Damiano David Previews New Album With Late Night TV and L.A. Show- more

Guns N' Roses Parts Ways With Frank Ferrer- blink-182 and Hozier Lead Sea.Hear.Now Festival Lineup- Ozzy Tributes Randy Rhoads- more

Bon Jovi: Forever Getting Wide Release- Conan Gray Expands 'Kid Krow' For 5th Anniversary- YUNGBLUD Talks Comeback Single- more

Day In Country

Eric Church Announces 'Evangeline vs. The Machine' With 'Hands Of Time'- Morgan Wallen To Preview 'I'm The Problem' With 2 New Songs Tonight- more

Reviews

Travel News, Trips and Tips: Spring In To Travel With These Items

Dr. John - Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya: Singles 1968-1974

Jethro Tull - Curious Ruminant

Root 66: Chris Berardo, Slaw, Wonderly and More

Sites and Sounds: Cheap Trick to Headline Pure Imagination Festival in Arizona