"Vinny Appice disputes reports of discord between Ozzy and Ronnie (Dio), claiming that Ozzy often expressed his affection for the late singer."
No Bitter Feud Between Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio, Says Vinny Appice
Contrary to long-standing rumors, there was no actual beef or longstanding feud between legendary rock singers Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio, according to Vinny Appice, who played drums with both singers.
In an interview conducted by Eddie Trunk on Trunk Nation, Appice stated that Ozzy “would always tell me how he loved Ronnie” and that the supposed hatred was just a rumor blown out of proportion. Ozzy himself acknowledged Dio’s talent and said Dio “did a good job” replacing him in Black Sabbath, expressing respect rather than resentment.
Appice’s relationship with Ozzy came about through his brother Carmine Appice's links with the singer. Vinny also joined Dio's solo band, further strengthening their bond. Even Dio’s widow, Wendy Dio, downplayed any feud claims, indicating the tension was largely exaggerated.
The one clear exception was Ozzy’s objection to the Dio-led version of Black Sabbath using the band name, but that appears to have been a business disagreement rather than personal animosity. Aside from that, the two metal icons had a relationship characterized by mutual respect and admiration, not rivalry or hostility.
There are pictures online showing Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio hanging out together, further evidence of their friendship.
Ozzy Osbourne passed away at the age of 76 this week, leaving behind a legacy of iconic music and a clearer understanding of his relationship with Ronnie James Dio.
- Vinny Appice, who played drums with both Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio, refuted the long-standing rumors of a bitter feud between the two singers in an interview.
- Ozzy Osbourne had expressed his admiration for Ronnie James Dio, acknowledging Dio's talent and saying he did a good job replacing him in Black Sabbath.
- Vinny Appice's relationship with Ozzy was facilitated by his brother Carmine Appice's links with the singer, and he subsequently joined Dio's solo band, strengthening their bond.
- Wendy Dio, Ronnie James Dio's widow, also downplayed any feud claims, indicating that the tension was largely exaggerated.
- The one exception to their amicable relationship was Ozzy's objection to the Dio-led version of Black Sabbath using the band name, which seemed to be a business disagreement rather than personal animosity.
- Despite the rumors, the two metal icons had a relationship characterized by mutual respect and admiration, not rivalry or hostility.
- Photos showing Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio hanging out together further evidence their friendship, making it clear that they were not at odds in the realm of pop-culture or entertainment.
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