10 years ago, it was the day the music died

[Polishprince]

One of the most tremendous crooners of my generation died this date in 2010.

 

[Toro]

A wee bit overly dramatic to say that "music" died, but ...

 

[MarathonMike]

He was one of the true classic rocker voices.

 

[Synthaholic]

Are you a big Dio fan? Have you heard his 2 tracks from Kerry Livgren’s (Kansas) first solo album ‘Seeds of Change’, in 1980? It’s actually a contemporary Christian album, which made Dio’s selection controversial at the time. But he’s in great voice, at his peak. You should check them out. Here’s a user review from allmusic.com:

 

[Sunni Man]

Who? ...

 

[Hellbilly]

One of the most tremendous crooners of my generation died this date in 2010.

February 3rd 1959 was the day the music died.
Google it.

 

[Harry Dresden]

One of the most tremendous crooners of my generation died this date in 2010.

February 3rd 1959 was the day the music died.
Google it.

it didnt even die then.....

 

[Hellbilly]

One of the most tremendous crooners of my generation died this date in 2010.

February 3rd 1959 was the day the music died.
Google it.

it didnt even die then.....

The Day the Music Died - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[Harry Dresden]

One of the most tremendous crooners of my generation died this date in 2010.

February 3rd 1959 was the day the music died.
Google it.

it didnt even die then.....

The Day the Music Died - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

so?.....rock n roll did not die did it?....

 

[Hellbilly]

One of the most tremendous crooners of my generation died this date in 2010.

February 3rd 1959 was the day the music died.
Google it.

it didnt even die then.....

The Day the Music Died - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

so?.....rock n roll did not die did it?....

Its a universally accepted expression.

 

[Synthaholic]

Who? ...

This doesn’t surprise me one bit.

 

[konradv]

One of the most tremendous crooners of my generation died this date in 2010.

February 3rd 1959 was the day the music died. Google it.

I thought it was Dec. 8,1980.

 

[Sunni Man]

Who? ...

This doesn’t surprise me one bit.

So I'm supposed to believe the music died because some aging musician who sings and plays music I never listened to has kicked the bucket? ...

 

[Harry Dresden]

One of the most tremendous crooners of my generation died this date in 2010.

February 3rd 1959 was the day the music died.
Google it.

it didnt even die then.....

The Day the Music Died - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

so?.....rock n roll did not die did it?....

Its a universally accepted expression.

oh is that what it is?.....is that like calling Elvis the "king" of Rock n Roll?...

 

[Crepitus]

One of the most tremendous crooners of my generation died this date in 2010.

The day the music died was 50 years go, but the passing of RJD was a tragedy.

 

[Likkmee]

One of the most tremendous crooners of my generation died this date in 2010.

February 3rd 1959 was the day the music died. Google it.

I thought it was Dec. 8,1980.

That was about the time the greatest drummer checked out. BONZO !

Greatest vocalist is quite the challenge.
I always go here

 

[Hellbilly]

One of the most tremendous crooners of my generation died this date in 2010.

February 3rd 1959 was the day the music died. Google it.

I thought it was Dec. 8,1980.

That was about the time the greatest drummer checked out. BONZO !

Greatest vocalist is quite the challenge.
I always go here

Greatest vocalist?

 

[Harry Dresden]

top 25 according to Digital Dreamdoor......
1. Freddie Mercury (Queen, Solo)
2. Elvis Presley
3. Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin, Solo)
4. Jackie Wilson
5. Roy Orbison
6. Sam Cooke
7. Ian Gillan (Deep Purple, Solo)
8. Stevie Wonder
9. Jeff Buckley
10. Steve Perry (Journey, Solo)
11. Clyde McPhatter (Drifters, Dominoes, Solo)
12. Roger Daltrey (The Who, Solo)
13. Marvin Gaye
14. Rob Halford (Judas Priest)
15. Little Richard
16. Paul McCartney (The Beatles, Wings, Solo)
17. Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden, Solo)
18. Ronnie James Dio (Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Solo)
19. Al Green
20. Roy Hamilton
21. Tony Williams (Platters)
22. Otis Redding
23. Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Temple Of The Dog, Solo)
24. Little Willie John
25. Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company, Queen)

 

[Likkmee]

Freddie was incredible

 

[Synthaholic]

Who? ...

This doesn’t surprise me one bit.

So I'm supposed to believe the music died because some aging musician who sings and plays music I never listened to has kicked the bucket? ...

No, but you should have a clue who Ronnie James Dio is. I don’t listen to any hairdo bands but I sure as fuck know who Jon Bon Jovi is.