Ronnie James Dio died today. Ozzy Osbourne is still alive.

May 16, 2010 by Beatweek

Ozzy Osbourne is still alive and well. On any other day that might sound like the opening line of a joke. But we’ve seen a disturbing number of people land on Beatweek.com today after hitting search engines with queries like “Is Ozzy Osbourne dead?” and “Did Ozzy die today?” – so we want to make it clear as possible that Ozzy is alive and well. The singer who died today is Ronnie James Dio, who took Ozzy’s place in Black Sabbath after Ozzy’s departure.

Not that the clarification should make fans of heavy metal any less sad, as the loss of Ronnie today is a major one. There’s no attempt at whimsy or comparison in this post, or anything beyond an attempt to help set the record straight for some folks who have clearly managed to somehow mishear or misinterpret today’s sad news – probably not helped by the fact that the news broke on a weekend. The confusion may have come from the fact that Ozzy did post a response regarding Ronnie’s passing today via Twitter.

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Tagged: alive, Black Sabbath, dead, Ozzy Osbourne, Ronnie James Dio

Comments

Tesshu Ariyama

By the way I am praying Jericho goes next.. should have been him instead of ronnie anyways
tony the tiger

Cock Muncher shut the fuck up! Its just as sad as if Ozzy would've died. They're both legends of metal and no one will ever forget them. RONNIE JAMES DIO, REST IN PEACE
tony the tiger

Cock Muncher shut the fuck up! Its just as sad as if Ozzy would've died. They're both legends of metal and no one will ever forget them. RONNIE JAMES DIO, REST IN PEACE
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Beatweek

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Beatweek

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donniec

If wer evil or Divine wer the Last in line. Rest in Peace your still my hero
donniec

If wer evil or Divine wer the Last in line. Rest in Peace your still my hero
luke luv

Ronnie,music has lost an Icon you will always be in our HEARTS, your masterful vocals in Blackmores Rainbow,Black Sabbath,Heaven and Hell and Dio will be forever missed R.I.P. The Holy Diver “God Bless You.
luke luv

Ronnie,music has lost an Icon you will always be in our HEARTS, your masterful vocals in Blackmores Rainbow,Black Sabbath,Heaven and Hell and Dio will be forever missed R.I.P. The Holy Diver “God Bless You.
luke luv

Ronnie,music has lost an Icon you will always be in our HEARTS, your masterful vocals in Blackmores Rainbow,Black Sabbath,Heaven and Hell and Dio will be forever missed R.I.P. The Holy Diver “God Bless You.
luke luv

Ronnie,music has lost an Icon you will always be in our HEARTS, your masterful vocals in Blackmores Rainbow,Black Sabbath,Heaven and Hell and Dio will be forever missed R.I.P. The Holy Diver “God Bless You.
luke luv

Ronnie,music has lost an Icon you will always be in our HEARTS, your masterful vocals in Blackmores Rainbow,Black Sabbath,Heaven and Hell and Dio will be forever missed R.I.P. The Holy Diver “God Bless You.
luke luv

Ronnie,music has lost an Icon you will always be in our HEARTS, your masterful vocals in Blackmores Rainbow,Black Sabbath,Heaven and Hell and Dio will be forever missed R.I.P. The Holy Diver “God Bless You.
patleslie

I lift my pint to one of hard rock`s giants.
patleslie

I lift my pint to one of hard rock`s giants.
patleslie

I lift my pint to one of hard rock`s giants.
Bert

I didnt know Dio was capable of dying
Bert

I didnt know Dio was capable of dying
Bert

I didnt know Dio was capable of dying
Bert

I didnt know Dio was capable of dying
Bert

I didnt know Dio was capable of dying
Bert

I didnt know Dio was capable of dying
Bert

I didnt know Dio was capable of dying
Doug

he's not. he only spiritually ascends from one galaxy to another to spread his awesome rock to the people who need it.
Doug

he's not. he only spiritually ascends from one galaxy to another to spread his awesome rock to the people who need it.
Doug

he's not. he only spiritually ascends from one galaxy to another to spread his awesome rock to the people who need it.
Doug

he's not. he only spiritually ascends from one galaxy to another to spread his awesome rock to the people who need it.
Doug

he's not. he only spiritually ascends from one galaxy to another to spread his awesome rock to the people who need it.
Doug

he's not. he only spiritually ascends from one galaxy to another to spread his awesome rock to the people who need it.
bobdole666

I am truly sadden by the passing of an rock legend today. I loved his voice and music over the years. my thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and any children he may have had. I had been lost and yet was found, and I hope Ronnie was found as well !
bobdole666

I am truly sadden by the passing of an rock legend today. I loved his voice and music over the years. my thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and any children he may have had. I had been lost and yet was found, and I hope Ronnie was found as well !
bobdole666

I am truly sadden by the passing of an rock legend today. I loved his voice and music over the years. my thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and any children he may have had. I had been lost and yet was found, and I hope Ronnie was found as well !
bobdole666

I am truly sadden by the passing of an rock legend today. I loved his voice and music over the years. my thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and any children he may have had. I had been lost and yet was found, and I hope Ronnie was found as well !
Mark E. Sharp

My first rock painting of any kind was done on a four drawered dresser. It was painted all black and then in the middle of each drawer face was painted the raised rocker sign; extended first finger, extended little finger. The three remaining drawers were painted with the letters D, I, O, respectively in calligraphy writing. It was awesome. That was done in 1984 in honor of Ronnie James Dio. I have long lost that dresser drawer and with it some well loved memories. Today, I remember that dresser, and I remember an icon. Rest in Peace Ronnie James Dio. You're much loved and much missed.
Mark E. Sharp

My first rock painting of any kind was done on a four drawered dresser. It was painted all black and then in the middle of each drawer face was painted the raised rocker sign; extended first finger, extended little finger. The three remaining drawers were painted with the letters D, I, O, respectively in calligraphy writing. It was awesome. That was done in 1984 in honor of Ronnie James Dio. I have long lost that dresser drawer and with it some well loved memories. Today, I remember that dresser, and I remember an icon. Rest in Peace Ronnie James Dio. You're much loved and much missed.
KENNY PARNELL

what!!! man this sucks a rock and roll legend i can't believe he's gone.my prayers are with your family,you were a big part of my living thankyou ronnie james dio. YOU ROCK
KENNY PARNELL

what!!! man this sucks a rock and roll legend i can't believe he's gone.my prayers are with your family,you were a big part of my living thankyou ronnie james dio. YOU ROCK
KENNY PARNELL

what!!! man this sucks a rock and roll legend i can't believe he's gone.my prayers are with your family,you were a big part of my living thankyou ronnie james dio. YOU ROCK
The Witch of Agnesi

He's probably kicking the Devil's ass with rock and roll as we speak.

Wow, 67. 67 years old… and he was still at the top of his game.
kane

Sucks that he died. I wonder if he still was into the Devil crap on his death bed.
truFan

the world im used to and so does many many other fans u touched .. just dont feel the same anymore without you man

as a great legondary rocker known as Dio said: m/
truFan

the world im used to and so does many many other fans u touched .. just dont feel the same anymore without you man

as a great legondary rocker known as Dio said: m/
JoFresh

Glad to have ya back Ozzy! head over to http://www.ozzy.com to pre-order Scream. Ozzfest is goona be nuts
jkatqueen

Heard that Ozzy passed early this morning … do you know if it's true?
Beatweek

Ozzy definitely didn't die this morning. I can confirm that for a fact.
Jazzy

RIP PUAL GREY, PETER STEEL, RONNIE JAMES DIO AND GARY COLEMAN 4 GREAT ENTERTAINERS……. have fun with the angels babes and mabey il see you up there 1day…. thank-you and love always….. RIP
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_YEUQTFDDSKAGY5JCRZCBAOMXXQ Tim

gotta get away,getta way,the dream it never dies,your memory hard as steel…..R.I.P. RONNIE ROCK ON IN HEAVEN MY METAL BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!