1984, "The Special for the Spectrum" when DIO played there on the "Last in Line" tour. I was there. When He sang the line, "we... are.. coming.... HOME!!!" When He hit the "...HOME..." note? He blew the back out of the stadium and our knees went weak and flames shot into the air... it was religious... it was SACRED! No recording can capture that. The Lord DIO destroyed buildings with His voice alone! I met Him that night... it's a high-light of my life...
And, not just Ronnie, but also, when He and Vinnie were in sync, absolutely goosebump-inducing!!! When has metal done that since?? Maiden now and again, but otherwise..????
Dio always had a reputation for being one of the greatest singers around but he also had a reputation as being an all around nice guy too. How cool is that? RIP Dio!
Hands down Dio's best line-up. This tour rocked so hard! I saw them on August 20th 1984 at the Providence Civic Center. They were amazing. Not a weak line in the chain. I still have my ticket stub. $11.50 was the going price to see greatness in 1984. I miss those days.....
I was in the audience at this concert at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pa back in August 1984. Me and my friend sat in the first level in the center. Twisted Sister opened up for them. DIO R.I.P.
At the height of this song, when those snakes came out, I lost my Fucken Mind Then he finishes Heaven and Hell Man, I knew, I was watching something special at that time, The good ole days. Long Live Rock n Roll RJD Long Live your Music
I first saw Dio on this tour in '84. I'll never forget it. It's one of the best shows I ever saw in any genre of music in almost 30 years of shows. RJD may have been physically smaller, but he seemed to be about 15 feet tall to me when he was on that stage, and his voice was LIMITLESS. I'll always remember the first time I ever heard AC/DC's "Back in Black" and Dio's "Last In Line". On both occasions it was like thousands of volts being shot through me. Thank you, Mr. Dio. R.I.P.
Wonderful, always so perfect after 25/30 years later, RONNIE is and rest « The MAKER » this year 2021🔥a pleasure listen and seeing HIM🎶here version with Vivian « Last in line/ Heaven&Hell « 1986 with Craig version « last in line/Holy Diver)🎹I’m like very, very🔥it’s simply F-I-R-E🔥Aaaalriiighttt‼️Ronnie Loving YOU❤️🤟🏿
RIP RJD You made music more powerful than other people knew, your strength and determination to keep moving in sickness surpasses the strongest man. You talent and the ability to recognise talent was second to none.You entertained millions and gave them something to believe in when no-one else would. As we were hated and shuned upon by religious fanatics in the 80's we hung on to you, because you gave us a choice, "Heaven or Hell" ohh Welllll they never stopped us forever will we never forget U!
I seen him with Twisted Sister too.I seen that show at Pine Knob in Clarkston,Michigan.I remember tripin on the lazer show,I cant say on what but we had fun.LOL!
I saw Dio twice, 1984 and 1990. Man, he was awesome. Over the years of conversations, whenever "heavy metal" was mentioned they usually stated Judas Priest and Iron Maiden as the kings of the genre but I always quickly added that Ronnie James Dio was the real King of Metal. RIP RJD!!
Saw this tour UNO Lake Front Arena La, and he had 500,000 watts at his disposal and he used every bit of it, it was turned to 15 !!My ears rang for 3 days straight..cops on horses and were dispersing the crowd after the show,out of control!!!!!!!!
dio is the only guy in the world that can dress like this and still look like a metal god!!WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU I'M FROM BRAZIL AND I 'M 20 YEARS OLD AND IA HAD THE LUCK TO SAW HIM LIVE IN 2006 ...DIO R.I.P
Ronnies songs make me think about places that only exist in stories and fairytales.. but who knows.. maybe there is another world that is full of magic and dragons R.I.P Ronnie!
this was my dads platoons battle cry in the army when ever they went to korea or south america they listened to this album the whole way throw then they wasted the enemys. that why you dont mess with the us army rangers
GREAT Video man! Wow! The Spectrum in Philly with that show. 1984 - the heart of the Metal Years in a serious metal town. And they added Heaven & Hell at the end of the song. Fantastic, thanks for the post!
AWESOME! lol I was at this show! I don't remember much of it or saw much of it but I was there! :) Incredible show! His backdrop was a HUGE pyramid before he came on as you can see the bottom of it behind him. The top part lifted up into the ceiling then there was this huge drumset! AWESOME set!! Vinnie is incredible!
Ronnie d and Vivian are easily one of my fav's of all times of anything that was art and when I say art I aint fuckin around I mean this is art...crazy art.
Dio Campbell one of the best duos ever. Too bad about their tough parting. when you have something special dont ruin it out of vanity and pride. The world needs the Dio's and Campbells as teams.
I agree with you 100%. Unfortunatley the gagas and the little boy from canada get the attention because that's our media. Can you imagine a singing competition between some of these pop stars and the great RJD? Dio would have schooled them!
A moment in time that should never be forgotten
+Jeff Merritt I was there, awesome!
my god...what a set of pipes DIO had....damn he's was the best!!!!!
RIP DIO.....
1984, "The Special for the Spectrum" when DIO played there on the "Last in Line" tour. I was there. When He sang the line, "we... are.. coming.... HOME!!!" When He hit the "...HOME..." note? He blew the back out of the stadium and our knees went weak and flames shot into the air... it was religious... it was SACRED!
No recording can capture that. The Lord DIO destroyed buildings with His voice alone! I met Him that night... it's a high-light of my life...
Wow! Well well well said! This version literally saved my life.
And i mean, literally. Religious indeed.
Fuck me, what a loss!?!
And, not just Ronnie, but also, when He and Vinnie were in sync, absolutely goosebump-inducing!!!
When has metal done that since??
Maiden now and again, but otherwise..????
Dio always had a reputation for being one of the greatest singers around but he also had a reputation as being an all around nice guy too. How cool is that? RIP Dio!
Dio's voice lives forever.
Dio changed my life
2022 and this is still one of the greatest bands ever.
amen
Great show! Rip RJD and The Spectrum!
I was there. You don't see things like this today.
Flawless lead by the legendary Vivian Campell. Sweet fuckin' Charvel too!
Hell yeah! You are still the king, Ronnie!
Hands down Dio's best line-up. This tour rocked so hard! I saw them on August 20th 1984 at the Providence Civic Center. They were amazing. Not a weak line in the chain. I still have my ticket stub. $11.50 was the going price to see greatness in 1984. I miss those days.....
Vivian was so awesome.....Still one of my all time fav players......
This was my first concert I saw when I was 16 in Nashville, , Went out and bought the VHS tape and watched that sumbithch 1000 times
Ronnie James Dio we remember you forever
He was, is THE singer! Awesome!!
seen this concert , BLEW MY FUCKING EAR DRUMS OUT !!!!!!!!!!! RIP THE KING OF ROCK IN ROLL
This show was without a doubt one of the best shows I saw at The Spectrum. I still have the shirt !
I had this concert on VHS(remember that?). I wore the tape out! Rest in peace Ronnie!
Yep wore this VHS out.
sick drums, sick guitar, sick bass and totally sick vocals= awesomeness!
I get tears in my eyes watching that. What a rocker RJD!!!
Happy Birthday Ronnie. This is still the best concert i have ever been to!!!!!! RIP to the best there ever was!!!!!!!
in a word-the biggest one,he is a god,he is the king
One of the most under-appreciated and under-recognized GREAT guitar players in rock. And the very best singer EVER,
Happy birthday Ronnie James. You are sorely missed,
I was in the audience at this concert at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pa back in August 1984. Me and my friend sat in the first level in the center. Twisted Sister opened up for them. DIO R.I.P.
At the height of this song, when those snakes came out, I lost my Fucken Mind Then he finishes Heaven and Hell Man, I knew, I was watching something special at that time, The good ole days.
Long Live Rock n Roll
RJD Long Live your Music
I first saw Dio on this tour in '84. I'll never forget it. It's one of the best shows I ever saw in any genre of music in almost 30 years of shows. RJD may have been physically smaller, but he seemed to be about 15 feet tall to me when he was on that stage, and his voice was LIMITLESS.
I'll always remember the first time I ever heard AC/DC's "Back in Black" and Dio's "Last In Line". On both occasions it was like thousands of volts being shot through me.
Thank you, Mr. Dio. R.I.P.
Wonderful, always so perfect after 25/30 years later, RONNIE is and rest « The MAKER » this year 2021🔥a pleasure listen and seeing HIM🎶here version with Vivian « Last in line/ Heaven&Hell « 1986 with Craig version « last in line/Holy Diver)🎹I’m like very, very🔥it’s simply F-I-R-E🔥Aaaalriiighttt‼️Ronnie Loving YOU❤️🤟🏿
sa c'est de la musique !!! RIP man
Rest in Peace brother...you are a true ROCK GOD!!!!!!! \\m//
RIP RJD You made music more powerful than other people knew, your strength and determination to keep moving in sickness surpasses the strongest man. You talent and the ability to recognise talent was second to none.You entertained millions and gave them something to believe in when no-one else would. As we were hated and shuned upon by religious fanatics in the 80's we hung on to you, because you gave us a choice, "Heaven or Hell" ohh Welllll they never stopped us forever will we never forget U!
"We're off to the witch; we may never never ever come home." is the best lyric line in my opinion. It's my favorite quote for my yearbook lol
I seen him with Twisted Sister too.I seen that show at Pine Knob in Clarkston,Michigan.I remember tripin on the lazer show,I cant say on what but we had fun.LOL!
love you dio!!! you are missed.
Legend. Can't turn it up loud enough !!
what a masterpeace
I saw Dio twice, 1984 and 1990.
Man, he was awesome. Over the years of conversations, whenever "heavy metal" was mentioned they usually stated Judas Priest and Iron Maiden as the kings of the genre but I always quickly added that Ronnie James Dio was the real King of Metal.
RIP RJD!!
YOU ARE MISSED IM GLAD I GOT TO SEE YOU BEFORE YOU LEFT
Wow it's like a master class in awesomeness
*Nicely put!*
____
THIS IS PURE RAW BADASS
We may never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never come home
When you talk about Metal Gods, Dio is always FIRST in line. We miss you, Ronnie.
i seen this tour too at the lake front arena in new orleans. i was 22.
I was there!! 16 years old.
Yep, saw 'em on this tour. Absolutely KILLER. The opening act was Dokken, and though I like Dokken, when Dio finished it was like, "Dokken....who?"
My GOD!! This is insanely amazing!!
The first shall be last and the last shall be first.
Saw this tour UNO Lake Front Arena La, and he had 500,000 watts at his disposal and he used every bit of it, it was turned to 15 !!My ears rang for 3 days straight..cops on horses and were dispersing the crowd after the show,out of control!!!!!!!!
These guys rocked back in the day!!!
dio is the only guy in the world that can dress like this and still look like a metal god!!WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU I'M FROM BRAZIL AND I 'M 20 YEARS OLD AND IA HAD THE LUCK TO SAW HIM LIVE IN 2006 ...DIO R.I.P
αρχοντας..........
You see that? Zero dislikes. AS IT SHOULD BE
MY ALL TIME FAVORITE DIO SONG FUCKING PERIOD............R.I.P. RJD......THESE SONGS WERE NEVER PLAYED BETTER THAN WITH THE ORIGINAL BAND.........
This man have a deal with the devil or what? Today he looks and sing as 30 years before! Amazing clip, thanks!
best metall song ever
FUCKING EPIC. Glad I got to see Dio in Heaven and Hell before he passed! RIP RJD!!!!
Greatest classic Metal !!!
wow, phantastic!!!
Ronnies songs make me think about places that only exist in stories and fairytales..
but who knows.. maybe there is another world that is full of magic and dragons
R.I.P
Ronnie!
R.I.P Ronnie miss ya
No one has disliked Ronnie. What a legend!
This whole band was so good it was sick
Love you Dio you will be missed
this was my dads platoons battle cry in the army when ever they went to korea or south america they listened to this album the whole way throw then they wasted the enemys. that why you dont mess with the us army rangers
GREAT Video man! Wow! The Spectrum in Philly with that show. 1984 - the heart of the Metal Years in a serious metal town. And they added Heaven & Hell at the end of the song. Fantastic, thanks for the post!
one of the best stageshows EVER...up there with KISS-love gun 1977
That run to the top of Vivian's solo......A place that only Gods live.
R.I.P. Ronnie!
Im completely blown away by this vid. Ronnie sounds awsome !
THIS IS MONUMENTAL PERFORMANCE! DIO RULES ALL!
Pure M A G I C .
SHOCKING VOICE...EVERY YIME I HEAR IT...SINCE 20 YEARS!
RIP DIO
Where sound and video came to life
We Love you Dio \m/
Amen, brother!
something about these two when they play together , Vivian Campbell and Dio, Pure Magic ! \m/
dio is very good
AWESOME! lol I was at this show! I don't remember much of it or saw much of it but I was there! :) Incredible show! His backdrop was a HUGE pyramid before he came on as you can see the bottom of it behind him. The top part lifted up into the ceiling then there was this huge drumset! AWESOME set!! Vinnie is incredible!
R.I.P
awesome song
Great tour. I saw Dokken open for him in Chicago back in the day...
The voice of Metal.
Ronnie d and Vivian are easily one of my fav's of all times of anything that was art and when I say art I aint fuckin around I mean this is art...crazy art.
If there was ever a place I wanted to live it would be here
Get well soon!!!!!!!!!!
dio was a fucking GOD !!!
Dio Campbell one of the best duos ever. Too bad about their tough parting. when you have something special dont ruin it out of vanity and pride. The world needs the Dio's and Campbells as teams.
DIO Ü DIO Ü DIO Ü DIO♥
5:26 only part I came to see. That guitar sounds so wicked
i was at this one too. great show.
He does, check the official website.
I had this image of Dio that wasn't good but when I heard his interviews, he seemed like a really nice dude.
brutal la vos de Dio, toda la banda era genial....
god this is so kickasss
Her is not in heaven, nor in hell. He is in our heatrs forever!!!
Perfect Heaven N HELL
Long Live RJD. Immortal.
I agree with you 100%. Unfortunatley the gagas and the little boy from canada get the attention because that's our media. Can you imagine a singing competition between some of these pop stars and the great RJD? Dio would have schooled them!
I remember being here Twisted sister opened up for him