Metallica's Lars Ulrich Pays Tribute To Lifelong Friend Ronnie James Dio

Dio’s first taste of real success came when his band Elf opened for Deep Purple in 1961. His vocals impressed Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, who when he left the band formed Rainbow with Dio and the other members of Elf. (He he is pictured with Iron Maiden's Nico McBrain).

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