Best 17 quotes of Ronnie James Dio on MyQuotes

For every moment of truth, there's confusion in life

I always wanted to be a basketball player.

If you listen to fools... The Mob Rules!

I refuse to be beaten in any way shape or form, so I'm gonna beat this too.

It is just that heavy metal musicians write in minor keys, and when you do that, you frighten people.

I've never taken vocal lessons. My early trumpet training and a fortunate talent for singing has always been enough for me. In the case of rock singing, I've always felt it was better to remain a bit untrained to maintain your individuality.

Love is a never ending smile...

Lyrically I like to use themes that make the listener use his or her imagination, and to give a little of the lessons I've learned in my own life.

Music, Rock and Roll music especially, is such a generational thing. Each generation must have their own music, I had my own in my generation, you have yours, everyone I know has their own generation.

My childhood was safe and sane. No abuse and no traumas. I was surrounded by a large and loving family who taught me the importance of hard work and a meaningful education.

Saddam's fate should be in the hands of his country men. They were the major victims of his brutal reign and should decide his life, death, or permanent imprisonment. Personally, I would lock him away forever.

Sometimes melody and sometimes lyrics. It depends on the tempo and feel of the song. Slower pieces usually begin with melody and faster ones with lyrics. I write for the song and it leads me to my conclusion.

The best subjects are always people, who never fail to amaze me by their unpredictability.

The music industry's actions at the time of 9/11 and since have been actions driven by patriotism in most instances, and greed and stupidity to a lesser degree. Sounds like real life doesn't it?

The world is full of Kings and Queens, Who blind your eyes and steal your dreams.

Don't write in starlight, because the words may come out real.

Who cries for the children, I do!