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Geezer Butler & Alice Cooper Join Lineup for July 10 ‘Stand Up and Shout for Ronnie James Dio’s Birthday’

Johnnie Crow — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 16:57:58 +0000

Geezer Butler and Alice Cooper Join Star-Studded Lineup for July 10

‘Stand Up and Shout for Ronnie James Dio’s Birthday’

Global Virtual Concert/Fundraiser Benefiting

the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund

Event Will Begin at 2PM Pacific Time from Rolling Live Studios

Tickets Now Available for Exclusive “VIP After Party” on July 11

STAND UP AND SHOUT FOR RONNIE JAMES DIO’S BIRTHDAY, the star-studded global virtual concert set for Saturday, July 10 from Rolling Live Studios, has continued to add to the lineup of musical talent coming together for one-of-a-kind performances, artist interviews and special birthday messages all for a good cause. The event, hosted on rollinglivestudios.com, begins at 2:00PM Pacific time (PDT), benefiting The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org), founded in memory of the late heavy metal icon who was the voice of Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath and DIO before losing his battle with gastric cancer in 2010.

Tickets are now available for the VIP After Party the next day, Sunday, July 11, also at 2PM Pacific time (PDT).

The global fundraiser is bringing together celebrities and fans all over the world to honor Ronnie James Dio’s undeniable impact both on and off the stage. Rounding out the already enviable lineup are Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell) and Alice Cooper.

They are joining a stellar lineup that includes: Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Beck; Bogert & Appice); Vinny Appice (DIO, Black Sabbath); Michael Angelo Batio (Nitro, Holland, Shout); Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp, Jon Bon Jovi), Sebastian Bach, Joey Belladonna (Anthrax); Chuck Billy (Testament); John Bush (Armored Saint); Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses, Slash’s Snakepit); Mikkey Dee (Scorpions, Motörhead); the DIO band–Oni Logan and Tim “Ripper” Owens, vocals; Simon Wright, drums; Scott Warren, keyboards; Rowan Robertson, guitar; and Bjorn Englen, bass—Aynsley Dunbar (Journey, Frank Zappa); keyboard player Steve Ferlazzo, Frank Ferrer (Guns N’ Roses); Lita Ford; Chuck Garric (Alice Cooper); Sammy Hagar (Van Halen, Chickenfoot, Montrose); Lzzy Hale (Halestorm); Rob Halford (Judas Priest); Tony winning singer Lena Hall (“Hedwig and the Angry Inch”); Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Country Communion); Terry Ilous (Great White, XYZ); Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell); Richie Kotzen (Poison, Smith/Kotzen); LA metal band Liliac; James LoMenzo (White Lion, Slash’s Snakepit) Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses); Sean McNabb (Quiet Riot, Dokken); Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, DIO); Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne); Paul Shortino (Rough Cutt, “Raiding the Rock Vault”); Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires); guitarist Jasmine Star; Derek St. Holmes (Vanilla Fudge, Michael Schenker Group); Tenacious D’s Jack Black and Kyle Gass; Brian Tichy (Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne); Scott Travis (Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy); Mexican rock band The Warning; Ricky Warwick (Black Star Riders) and Lajon Witherspoon (Sevendust).

Radio and television personalities Eddie Trunk and Matt Pinfield will co-host the event, conducting interviews with artists as well as with Dio record producer Wyn Davis; concert promoter Danny Zelisko and Ronnie’s widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio, among others.

Tickets are on sale now at https://rollinglivestudios.com/dio beginning at $20 for General Admission tickets to view the show. Tickets are also available for the VIP After Party the next day, Sunday, July 11, also beginning at 2PM Pacific time (PDT). The VIP After Party will feature exclusive performances by Joey Tempest (Europe), Paul Shortino and Richie Kotzen, among others, and artist interviews conducted by host Matt Pinfield, all of which will only be accessible to VIP After Party ticketholders.

In addition to viewing tickets, Rolling Live Studios is offering special merchandise packages and virtual VIP experiences for fans to participate in this unique worldwide event. Bidding is open for the “Dio Ultimate Bundle Auction,” comprising rare Dio-themed items hand-picked from the vault by Wendy Dio, and for a one-of-kind Dio-themed leather jacket that will be custom made for the winning bidder by celebrated artist Carin Hazmat.

There are many value-added items for purchase, including a “grab bag” of specially selected vintage DIO and Dio Cancer Fund event merchandise, a limited number of copies of RAINBOW IN THE DARK: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY, written by Ronnie James Dio (with Wendy Dio and Mick Wall) and signed by Wendy Dio, and specially designed event tee-shirts, baseball caps, laminates and lithographs.

The STAND UP AND SHOUT FOR RONNIE JAMES DIO’S BIRTHDAY virtual fund-raising concert will also feature exclusive archival footage from Dio’s life and long-spanning career and never-before-seen footage from Dio Cancer Fund events held in Los Angeles since 2011 when the organization began. Through musical performances and storytelling, a wide array of guests will celebrate the life of a man who deeply influenced their lives through his artistry and larger-than-life presence.

Throughout his career, Ronnie James Dio was a passionate supporter and contributor to charitable work and numerous animal charities. He was an artist who was not only well respected for his talent, but also admired and loved by his peers and fans worldwide, some of which included renowned celebrities, musicians, and prominent individuals from all walks of life.

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org), dedicated to cancer prevention, research and education, has raised over $2 million in its history. The organization’s last in-person event was its 10th Anniversary Gala held at the Avalon in Hollywood in February, 2020. Its annual RIDE FOR RONNIE Motorcycle Ride and Concert and BOWL FOR RONNIE Celebrity Bowling Tournament have been temporarily suspended as the result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

STAND UP AND SHOUT FOR RONNIE JAMES DIO’S BIRTHDAY is the latest in a lineup of stellar events produced by Rolling Live Studios. In January, the studio worked alongside Mike Garson to bring together an extraordinary slate of vocalists to perform with David Bowie’s band alumni for “A Bowie Celebration: Just for One Day” streaming concert event. The following month, YUNGBLUD’s stunning performance of “Life on Mars?” from the event played after millions of viewers watched NASA’s Perseverance rover successfully touch down on Mars.

About The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund:

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable fund formed in honor of the legendary Ronnie James Dio, who lost his life to stomach cancer on May 16, 2010. Cancer is a deadly disease that robs families of loved ones, and the Dio Cancer Fund is dedicated to support cancer prevention research, raise awareness and educate the public with the focus that early detection and prevention saves lives.

Monies raised have been committed to the cancer research work of the T. J. Martell Foundation for Cancer, AIDS and Leukemia Research, the gastric cancer research unit of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where Ronnie was treated for gastric cancer during the last six months of his life, and other cancer research projects. Since 2016, the Dio Cancer Fund has also committed funds to support the research of Dr. David Wong and his team at the UCLA School of Dentistry in developing a simple, non-invasive saliva test for the early detection of cancer, which is in keeping with the Fund’s mission of cancer prevention, research and education.

About Rolling Live Studios

Rolling Live Studios takes virtual live events to the next level. Since its inception, Rolling Live Studios has produced over 75 live virtual events and helped raise over $27 million in donations for an array of charities. Recent credits include Jeffery Katzenberg’s Virtual “Evening Before,” Chrysalis Night In – Virtual Gala, Richard and Demi Weitz’s RW Quarantunes, The Elizabeth Taylor’s AIDS Foundation Virtual pre-show and multiple livestreams for The Recording Academy. Rolling Live Studios was founded by Kerry Brown, who has managed and produced multi-platinum artists (The Smashing Pumpkins, Miley Cyrus, Cheap Trick, among others), feature films, television, and video games (Blow, Along Came Polly, Scream, The Academy Awards, and more). Kerry produced the live multimedia show BLACKOUT, a collaboration between PepsiCo and the NFL to celebrate the Super Bowl, among other live events.

To purchase tickets and VIP and merchandise packages for the Ronnie James Dio Virtual Birthday Celebration, visit: https://rollinglivestudios.com/dio

Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund:

www.diocancerfund.org

www.facebook.com/RJDSUASCF

https://twitter.com/DioCancerFund

https://www.instagram.com/diocancerfund/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpIsd0Sa3IXQY2t33G3oEEg

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Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund Commemorates 10th Anniversary with Memorial Awards Gala and Live Concert

Johnnie Crow — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 04:37:07 +0000

Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund Commemorates

10^th Anniversary with Memorial Awards Gala and Live Concert

at The Avalon Hollywood Hosted By

Radio and Television Personality Eddie Trunk

Awards in Eight Categories Presented to Music Industry Honorees

by Rock Music Celebrities

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, founded in memory of the late rock music legend, commemorated the 10^th anniversary of his passing and the formation of the charity with its 10^th Anniversary Memorial Awards Gala held on February 20, 2020 at the Avalon Hollywood. Hosted by radio and television personality Eddie Trunk, the organization recognized honorees in eight categories—each named after songs written by Ronnie James Dio–who have played a role in either Dio’s legacy or that of the charity.

Eddie Trunk (Photo by Stephanie Cabral)

Live entertainment was provided by Ronnie James Dio’s live band Dio, featuring vocalists Tim “Ripper” Owens and Oni Logan, and band members Simon Wright, Craig Goldy, Scott Warren and Bjorn Englen, and highlighted by the vocals and visuals of Ronnie James Dio. Los Angeles comedian Brian Posehn, in addition his comedic duties, performed a song from his upcoming GRANDPA METAL album accompanied by Scott Ian (Anthrax) and Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning), while local rockers Sadie & the Tribe opened the festivities with their set.

Dio band performs

(photo by Stephanie Cabral)

Sadie and the Tribe (photo by Stephanie Cabral)

Comedian Brian Posehn (center) performed a song with musicians Scott Ian and Joey Vera (Photo by Stephanie Cabral)

Magician Danny Magic (right) demonstrated card tricks during the cocktail hour (shown wowing Suzy Cole, Global Head of Metal & Hard Rock at Apple Music) and auctioned off special guest packages to the Magic Castle in Hollywood to benefit the Dio Cancer Fund (Photo by Stephanie Cabral)

10^th Memorial Awards Gala honorees were as follows:

Skid Row’s Sebastian Bach (far right) presented the Master of the Moon Award to BMG executives (from left), Jeff Christian, Director, Catalog; Senior Vice-President Michael Kachko; Thomas Scherer, Executive Vice-President, Repertoire & Marketing L.A., Global Writer Services & China; and Kathy Rivkin Daum Senior Director, Films (Photo by Stephanie Cabral)

Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, Dio) presenting the Magica Award to Wyn Davis, Ronnie James Dio’s Long-Time Recording Engineer and Owner of Total Access Recording Studios (Photo by Stephanie Cabral)

Quiet Riot’s Frankie Banali (left) presented the Rainbow in the Dark Award to Rainbow Bar & Grill and Whisky a Go Go owner Mikael Maglieri

(Photo by Stephanie Cabral)

Singer Glenn Hughes presenting the Sacred Heart Award to Dr. David Wong Professor and Associate Dean for Research, UCLA School of Dentistry and Director for UCLA Center for Oral/Head & Neck Oncology Research (COOR) for his work in developing a non-invasive saliva test for the early detection of cancer, which has been supported by the Dio Cancer Fund (Photo by Stephanie Cabral)

Fred Coury of Cinderella presented the Killing the Dragon Award to Laura Heatherly, CEO of the T.J. Martell Foundation, which is dedicated to funding innovative medical research focused on finding treatments and cures for cancer, leukemia and AIDS (Photo by Stephanie Cabral)

Doug Aldrich (Dead Daisies, Dio) presented the Holy Diver Award to Rhino Entertainment/Warner Music Group executives Mark Pinkus, President, Rhino Entertainment & U.S. Catalog; Jason Elzy, Vice President, Communications & Marketing, Rhino Entertainment; Brian Dodd, Manager, Global Artist Brand Management, Rhino Entertainment and Jason Day, Vice President, A&R, Rhino Entertainment. (Not present and Kevin Gore, Kevin Gore, President, Global Catalog, Recorded Music & Arts Music, Warner Music Group) (Photo by Stephanie Cabral)

Robbie Crane of Black Star Riders (left) presenting the King of Rock ‘n Roll Award to Barry Drinkwater, Executive Chairman, Global Merchandise Services Ltd. (Photo by Gene Kirkland)

A special award was presented by Terry Ilous (Great White, XYZ) to Oliver Shokouh, owner of Harley Davidson Glendale, in recognition of his continued support and dedication to the annual RIDE FOR RONNIE Motorcycle Ride and Concert, now in its 6^th year. It will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2020.

Wendy Dio greeted Oliver Shokouh of Harley Davidson Glendale before surprising him with a special award (Photo by Stephanie Cabral)

Terry Ilous on carpet prior to presenting special

award to Oliver Shokouh (Photo by Craig Newman)

Frankie Banali addressed the crowd in an impassioned speech, revealing that he had postponed his latest chemotherapy treatment in his own battle with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer in order to attend the Gala. (photo by Stephanie Cabral)

Some 300 VIP attendees, among them Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath and his wife/manager Gloria Butler, newly installed Metal Blade Records President Tracy Vera, Tommy Lee of Motley Crue, Ricky Warwick (Black Star Riders), John Bush (Anthrax, Armored Saint), Marty O’Brien (Lita Ford) and Rita Haney, who revealed her own recent cancer diagnosis in an interview, were treated to a gourmet dinner with wine pairings and luxury Dio Cancer Fund branded gift bags. A major silent auction and a raffle comprising unusual items and entertainment memorabilia created frenetic bidding and brought in additional revenue. Among the most popular were the luxury 6-night All-Inclusive South African Photo Safari for two at the 5-star Ezulwini Safari Lodges in Greater Kruger National Park, the oceanview cabin for next year’s “Monsters of Rock” cruise from Fort Lauderdale, FL, the 3-night stay at the magnificent two-acre Grand View Manor nestled amid the orange groves outside the quaint old town of Ojai, 10 hours of recording studio time to record, mix, and master a demo at Wyn Davis’ Total Access Studio, a bass guitar with a handpainted portrait of Geezer Butler and the specially designed diamond-studded one-of-a-kind vintage Rolex Datejust watch from the 1960’s dubbed DIO’s Sacred Heart Timepiece created especially for the Dio Cancer Fund Gala by www.darktriumph.com.

Paul Fazio of DarkTriumph with the one-of-a-kind Dio Sacred Heart Rolex he designed for the silent auction

Hand-painted Geezer Butler bass guitar

Supporting the evening’s festivities were (from left) Rita Haney, Metal Blade Records President Tracy Vera; Gloria Butler, Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath and musician Joey Vera (Photo by Craig Newman)

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund would like to thank those who so generously donated to the Gala and Silent Auction, including Metallica’s Blackened American Whiskey, Road Radios, XIV Karats Ltd., 95.5 KLOS. Al Bane for Leather, Arbonne/Diana Hufford & Pam Lane, BMG, Burn Cottage Vineyards/Marquis Savage, DarkTriumph.com/Paul Fazio, Diana Lundin, Evoke Candles/Gina Glocker, Ezulwini Safari Game Lodges, Gene Kirkland, Glen LaFerman, Global Merchandising Services, Gloria and Geezer Butler, Grand View Manor/Wendy Dio, Jake Berry, Jeanette Poretta, John Wiseman, Kelly Chapman, Kings Care Foundation, Law Tigers, Marc Sasso, Monsters of Rock Cruise/Larry Morand, Niji Entertainment Group, Inc., PG Brunelli, Pinz Bowling Center, Q Prime/Warren Christensen, Quik Impressions Printing Co./Rick Smolke, Rainbow Bar & Grill/Mikeal Maglieri, Rhino Records/Warner Music Group, Rock of Ages Hollywood, Roclord Studio, Ron Sobel, Scot Kaufman, Silver Lining Music/Serena Furlan & Rod Kukla, South Bay Rocks/Lynn Ring, Studio 92/Robyn Richardson, The Strength Code, Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water/Cynthia Roman, TruLou Yachts, Wyn Davis/Total Access Studio AND ALL OF THE AMAZING VOLUNTEERS!!

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund was founded in memory of the legendary rock singer Ronnie James Dio, who lost his life to gastric cancer in 2010. A privately funded 501(c)(3) charity organization dedicated to cancer prevention, research and education, the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund has already raised over $2 million in its short history. Monies raised have been committed to the cancer research work of the T. J. Martell Foundation for Cancer, AIDS and Leukemia Research, the gastric cancer research unit of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where Ronnie was treated for gastric cancer during the last six months of his life, and other cancer research projects. Since 2016, the Dio Cancer Fund has also committed funds to support the research of Dr. David Wong and his team at the UCLA School of Dentistry in developing a simple, non-invasive saliva test for the early detection of cancer, which is in keeping with the Fund’s mission of cancer prevention, research and education.

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Metal Hall of Fame 2020 Induction Ceremony and Charity Gala

Johnnie Crow — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 00:42:10 +0000

2020 Metal Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Celebrity Charity Gala January 15, 2020 in Anaheim, CA

Pat Gesualdo & Jes Fama

The Metal Hall of Fame held their Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Charity Gala on January 15 at the Marriott Delta Garden Grove in Anaheim, CA. The world premiere of the film will air in early 2020, reaching more than 100 million subscribers.

Geoff Tate

Metal Hall of Fame President/CEO Pat Gesualdo says, “Having the World Premier for the 2020 Metal Hall of Fame Gala on Amazon Prime is a great honor. We are excited to share the most important night in metal with music fans everywhere, and to let so many people take part in our charity event.”

Pia Maiocco & Steve Vai

2020 Metal Hall of Fame inductees include Steve Vai, Geoff Tate (Queensryche), Don Dokken (Dokken), Stephen Pearcy (Ratt), Graham Bonnet (Rainbow, Michael Schenker Group, Alcatrazz), Joe Satriani, legendary metal promoter Jack Orbin of Stone City Attractions, Metal Church, Prong, and former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland.

Don Dokken

The gala featured various bands and inductees performing throughout the night. The event was hosted by noted television and radio personality Eddie Trunk, and co-hosted by Whiskey A Go-Go Ultimate Jam Night /Almost Fama Show host Jes Fama.

Joe Satriani

Proceeds from the event will benefit disabled children in various hospitals and community centers throughout the United States through free music programs and therapy services. Previous beneficiaries have included NYU Medical Center, NYC JCC, West Orange JCC, United States Department of Defense Military base in Virginia for disabled veterans and United States Department of State – West Bank region of Israel for special needs children.

Stephen Pearcy

The evening featured a red carpet walk, and a pre-ceremony gala in the courtyard featuring live performances, including Heaven Below, Attack of the Rising, Trauma and Kodiak. After the inductions and performances in the ballroom ended, the music did not stop. An all star band performed several legendary tracks from Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Metallica. The band included Brian Allen, Carl Bensley, Jason Bittner, Ira Black, Dewey Brag, Charlie Calv, Jason Christopher, Jack Frost, Keith St. John, Marc Lopes, Steve Smyth and Michael Spencer.

Chris Poland & Thom Hazaert

The ceremony included introductions and acceptance speeches by all inductees. There were also several live performances throughout the night, including Don Dokken, Prong, Chris Poland, Riot Act, Budderside and a very special rendition of the Black Sabbath classic “Paranoid” featuring Geoff Tate on vocals, Pat Gesualdo on drums, and three legendary lead guitarists trading off solo after solo after solo – Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Chris Poland.

Tommy Victor & Aaron Rossi of Prong

About The Metal Hall of Fame:

The Metal Hall of Fame holds the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala. It is dedicated to forever enshrining the iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making hard rock and heavy metal music what it is today. Through their contribution to the genre is invaluable, these inductees continue to inspire fans throughout the world from generation to generation. It is part of the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization D.A.D. (Drums and Disabilities), which provides free therapy services for disabled children and their families in hospitals and community centers throughout the United States.

Metal Church

For more information, please visit: www.metalhalloffame.org, www.dadprogram.org or call 973-725-5150.

Jack Orbin of Stone City Attractions

2020 Metal Hall of Fame

40 photos

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2020 Metal Hall of Fame Gala Featuring Vai, Satriani, Tate, Pearcy, Dokken to be Filmed for Amazon Prime

Johnnie Crow — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 05:28:02 +0000

2020 Metal Hall of Fame Gala to be Filmed for Amazon Prime Original Film

2020 Metal Hall of Fame to Take Place January 15 in Anaheim, CA

The Metal Hall of Fame has announced that the 2020 Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Charity Gala will be filmed live and will air on Amazon Prime.

Hard rock and heavy metal fans in attendance will be featured in the filming, which will take place on January 15 at the Marriott Delta Garden Grove in Anaheim, CA. The world premiere of the film will air in early 2020, reaching more than 100 million subscribers.

2020 Metal Hall of Fame inductees include Steve Vai, Geoff Tate (Queensryche), Don Dokken (Dokken), Stephen Pearcy (Ratt), Graham Bonnet (Rainbow, Michael Schenker Group, Alcatrazz), Joe Satriani, legendary metal promoter Stone City Attractions, Metal Church, Prong, and former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland.

The gala will feature various bands and inductees performing throughout the night. Additional inductees and performers will be announced over the next few weeks, along with the lineup for an all-star jam band. The event will be hosted by noted television and radio personality Eddie Trunk, and co-hosted by Whiskey A Go-Go Ultimate Jam Night /Almost Fama Show host Jes Fama.

Tickets for the 2020 Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Charity Gala are $35-$45 and may be pre-ordered at www.thehallofheavymetalhistory.org.

About The Metal Hall of Fame:

The Metal Hall of Fame holds the Annual Hall Metal Hall of Fame Gala. It is dedicated to forever enshrining the iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making hard rock and heavy metal music what it is today. Through their contribution to the genre is invaluable, these inductees continue to inspire fans throughout the world from generation to generation. It is part of the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization D.A.D. (Drums and Disabilities), which provides free therapy services for disabled children and their families in hospitals and community centers throughout the United States.

For more information, please visit: www.metalhalloffame.org, www.dadprogram.org or call 973-725-5150.

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Fifth Annual Ride For Ronnie Motorcycle Ride & Concert Set for May 5, 2019

Johnnie Crow — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 02:35:13 +0000

Fifth Annual RIDE FOR RONNIE Motorcycle Ride & Concert Set for Sunday, May 5, 2019

Starting at Harley-Davidson of Glendale – Riding to Concert at Los Encinos State Historic Park

Hosted by Radio & TV Personality Eddie Trunk

Featuring Performances by Eddie Trunk’s All Star Band and More

Watch a Video Wrap-Up of the 2018 RIDE FOR RONNIE Here

The Fifth Annual RIDE FOR RONNIE Motorcycle Ride and Concert will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2019, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund. Comprising of a Motorcycle Ride originating at Harley-Davidson of Glendale, California and culminating with a concert at Los Encinos Park in Encino, California, the RIDE FOR RONNIE will raise awareness and funds for cancer prevention and research for a cure. The concert will once again be hosted by radio and television personality Eddie Trunk, who is also curating Eddie Trunk’s All Star Band – a group of stellar rock musicians selected to headline the afternoon of live music. Last year’s Ride brought in over $50,000 for the Dio Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org).

Riders will assemble for a continental breakfast at Harley-Davidson of Glendale with kickstands up at 11:00AM. The Ride will take them around the northern edge of the San Fernando Valley to Los Encinos Park in Encino, where they will be treated to music, a raffle, silent and live auctions, food trucks and much more.

Kicking off the afternoon of live music at the park will be the popular Dio cover band DIA. They will be followed by LA rock band Budderside, Petty Cash, presenting the music of Tom Petty and Johnny Cash, and megarock band DC4. Participants in Eddie Trunk’s All Star Band will be announced shortly.

As always, a silent auction booth will have many amazing items available to bid on throughout the afternoon, while live auctions, featuring one-of-a-kind rock collectibles, will be held from the stage between artist performances.

Sponsors lending their continued support to the RIDE FOR RONNIE include Harley-Davidson of Glendale, Law Tigers, Archie’s Ice Cream and LA’s premier rock radio station, 95.5 KLOS.

Beer, wine, soda and water will be available for sale, as well as delicious food from various food trucks including Slammin’ Sliders (now featuring Nathan’s Hot Dogs), G’s Taco Spot and The Grilled Cheese Truck.

TICKET PRICES AND IMPORTANT TIMES:

Rider Check-In & On-Site Registration

including Continental Breakfast

Harley Davidson of Glendale

9:00am – 10:45am

Kickstands up at 11:00am

Rally and Live Concert

Los Encinos State Historic Park

12 Noon – 5:00pm

Pre-Registration Prices:

$35/rider (includes concert admission)

$10/passenger (includes concert admission)

$25 concert admission only

Day of Event Prices:

$40/rider (includes concert admission)

$15/passenger (includes concert admission)

$30 concert admission only

For information and tickets, please visit

http://diocancerfund.com/events/RideForRonnie_2019.asp
https://www.facebook.com/events/324403074836306/

Tickets are available at:

https://rideforronnie2019.eventbrite.com

#RIDEFORRONNIE

#DioCancerFund

Wendy Dio and Dio Cancer Fund Medical Director Dr. Sandy Kapoor (right present $25,000 check to Dr. David Wong for his cancer research at UCLA’s School of Dentistry at 2018 Ride (photo by Gene Kirkland)

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org) was formed in memory of the legendary rock singer Ronnie James Dio, who lost his life to gastric cancer in 2010. A privately funded 501(c)(3) public charity, the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund has already raised over $2 million since its inception. Monies raised have been committed to the cancer research work of the T. J. Martell Foundation for Cancer, AIDS and Leukemia Research, the gastric cancer research unit of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where Ronnie was treated for gastric cancer during the last six months of his life, and other cancer research projects. Most recently, the Dio Cancer Fund has committed funds to support the research of Dr. David Wong and his team at the UCLA School of Dentistry in developing a simple, non-invasive saliva test for the early detection of cancer, which is in keeping with the Fund’s mission of cancer prevention, research and education.

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The Hall of Heavy Metal History Announces Final Inductees List for 2019 Metal Hall of Fame Gala

Johnnie Crow — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 23:53:29 +0000

The Hall of Heavy Metal History Announces Final Inductees List for 2019 Metal Hall of Fame Gala

To be Awarded at the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala, Taking Place January 23, 2019 @ Marriott Delta Garden Grove, Anaheim, CA

The annual Hall of Heavy Metal History‘s Metal Hall of Fame Gala will take place on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Marriott Delta Garden Grove in Anaheim, CA. The event will be hosted by iconic television, radio personality and heavy metal champion Eddie Trunk, and will feature appearances by heavy metal greats of today and years past. The Metal Hall of Fame Gala is quickly solidifying itself as the most important night in rock and metal!

The event will feature performances by legendary drummers and Hall of Heavy Metal History inductees Carmine Appice and Vinny Appice, as well as a performance by hard rock/punk icon Jean Beauvoir. Los Angeles heavy rock/metal group Budderside will open the show.

The event will also feature the premiere/free screening of Cleopatra Entertainment’s new film Band vs. Brand before the gala begins. Several celebrities from the film will be present at the screening.

Please note event times have changed: Doors open at 4:30 PM, and a red carpet will take place from 5:00-7:00 PM. The free screening of Band vs. Brand will take place from 7:00-8:00 PM, and the gala/induction ceremony will begin at 8:00 PM with Budderside‘s performance.

Admission is open to the public – tickets are available for just $30 via www.thehallofheavymetalhistory.org.

2019 Hall of Heavy Metal History Inductees Include:

– Jon and Marsha Zazula (Founders, Megaforce Records)

– Lita Ford (with 2018 inductee Doro Pesch presenting)

– Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, The Winery Dogs)

– David Ellefson (Megadeth)

– Saxon (with Nigel Glockler accepting)

– Max Norman (Producer: Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth and Savatage | Jean Beauvoir presenting)

– Frank Bello (Anthrax)

– Testament

– Bob Daisley (Ozzy Osbourne, Rainbow and Gary Moore | John Sykes accepting)

– Jeff Scott Soto (Yngwie Malmsteen, Sons of Apollo)

– Lee Kerslake (Uriah Heep, Ozzy Osbourne | Limited Autograph Signing)

– KLOS FM – 50^th Anniversary

More surprise guest appearances are scheduled to be announced!

Pat Gesualdo, Hall of Heavy Metal History Founder/CEO, says, “We are looking forward to another amazing year at the 2019 Metal Hall of Fame Gala, and following up on last summer’s amazing live induction of Judas Priest and “The Metal Queen” Doro Pesch in conjunction with our festival partners Wacken Open Air.

As with last year, several iconic bands, industry executives and artists will be inducted in 2019. We are grateful for all the hard work they’ve done over the years to keep rock and metalrelevant. I also want to take this opportunity to praise metal fans all over the world. They are an important part of the Hall of Heavy Metal History. With their support, they are helping us keep rock and metal alive for generations to come.”

2019 inductee Bob Daisley adds, “I’m very pleased and feel honored to be inducted into the Hall of Heavy Metal History after all these years. I’m pleased for Lee Kerslake too. He’s been a major player in the genre. Thank you to John Sykes for accepting our awards, I’m grateful and honored to have you do it.”

2019 Hall of Heavy Metal History inductee Mike Portnoy says, “It is my honor to be inducted into the Hall of Heavy Metal History this year! It’s also exciting to share this honor with a few of my band mates like David Ellefson (Metal Allegiance) and Jeff Scott Soto (Sons of Apollo). I look forward to attending the celebration!”

“We are honored to be recognized by the Hall of Heavy Metal History. It has been a privilege to provide you with the soundtrack of your lives. We look forward to seeing you all at this momentous occasion,” add Megaforce Records founders Jon and Marsha Zazula.

Rob Halford of Judas Priest, who was inducted this past summer at the 2018 Wacken Open Air festival, says, “Judas Priest are thrilled and honored to accept induction into the Hall of Heavy Metal History and be amongst so many of our friends. This also sends a great message of inclusion for the metal community around the world, and keeps us defending the metal faith together.”

Inductees awarded in previous years include Ronnie James Dio, Randy Rhoads, Lemmy Kilmister, Scorpions, Bill Ward, Billy Sheehan, Jordan Rudess, Nick Menza, Munsey Ricci, Exodus, and many more.

About The Hall of Heavy Metal History:

The Hall of Heavy Metal History is a non-profit organization dedicated to forever enshrining the iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making rock and metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation.

The Hall of Heavy Metal History hosts the annual Metal Hall of Fame Awards Gala, in addition to an on-stage induction ceremony at Wacken, Additionally, the Hall of Heavy Metal History is part of the D.A.D. Program to help children fight disabilities on a global basis, and is partnered with the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund.

For more information, please contact: info@thehallofheavymetalhistory.org or 973-725-5150.

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