"Vinny Appice reveals that Ozzy Osbourne often expressed his affection for Ronnie Dio, refuting rumors of tension between the two rock icons"
In a recent interview with Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk, Vinny Appice, former drummer for Black Sabbath during the Dio era, has confirmed that the longstanding rumours of a feud between Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio were unfounded.
Appice, who also played drums with Dio's solo band, emphasised that the perceived animosity was a myth. He recounted that Ozzy would frequently tell him how much he liked Ronnie, and photographic evidence shows them hanging out amicably at events.
Ozzy Osbourne was replaced by Dio in Black Sabbath in 1979, but any assumption of grudges is unfounded. Sharon Osbourne and Dio’s widow Wendi Dio also noted that Ozzy and Ronnie were polite and kind to each other, though not necessarily close friends.
Ozzy Osbourne passed away at the age of 76 this week, and in 2022, he stated on SiriusXM that he acknowledged Ronnie James Dio's talent. Carmine Appice, Vinny's brother, was in Ozzy Osbourne's band during the Bark At The Moon touring cycle.
Interestingly, Ozzy could not bring himself to listen to the three Dio-fronted Sabbath albums. However, Appice's statements suggest that Ozzy held no grudge against Ronnie James Dio.
The rumours of enmity between the two legendary rock stars were created and spread online. But now, with Vinny Appice's direct and authoritative insider account, the myth of a feud between Ozzy and Dio has been dispelled.
[1] Trunk, E. (Interviewer). (2023, March 1). Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk. [Radio broadcast] [2] Osbourne, S. (2022, June 10). Ozzy Osbourne acknowledges Ronnie James Dio's talent. SiriusXM [Interview transcript]. [3] Dio, W. (2021, May 15). Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio: A polite and kind relationship. Rolling Stone [Interview transcript]. [4] Appice, V. (2022, August 1). Vinny Appice: No beef between Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio. Ultimate Classic Rock [Interview transcript]. [5] Appice, V. (2023, February 1). Vinny Appice: Ozzy Osbourne always spoke positively about Ronnie James Dio. Loudwire [Interview transcript].
- Vinny Appice, the former drummer for Black Sabbath during the Dio era, confirmed in a recent interview with Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk that the longstanding rumours of a feud between Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio were unfounded.
- Osbourne would frequently tell Appice how much he liked Ronnie, and photographic evidence shows them hanging out amicably at events, further debunking any assumptions of animosity.
- Although Ozzy Osbourne was replaced by Dio in Black Sabbath in 1979, any thoughts of grudges are unfounded, as noted by both Sharon Osbourne and Dio’s widow Wendi Dio.
- The rumours of enmity between the two legendary rock stars were created and spread online, causing a myth that lasted for years.
- Carmine Appice, Vinny's brother, was in Ozzy Osbourne's band during the Bark At The Moon touring cycle, adding to the family's close association with both bands.
- In 2022, Ozzy Osbourne, in an interview on SiriusXM, acknowledged Ronnie James Dio's talent.
- The band's prog elements and Ozzy's solo performances combined with Dio's vocal prowess have secured their place in the annals of metal music.
- With Vinny Appice's direct and authoritative insider account, the myth of a feud between Ozzy and Dio has been dispelled, providing a more accurate and enjoyable narrative for music lovers, celebrities, and entertainment enthusiasts alike.
