For The Metal Voice former Anthrax singer Neil Turbin reported at this years Rock for Ronnie 2025.
Artists were asked about their thoughts on the late Ronnie James Dio.
Artists Remembering Ronnie Report include: Wendy Dio, Doug Aldrich (Dead Daisies, Dio, Whitesnake), Simon Wright (AC/DC Dio), Doug Pinnick (Kings X), Ricky Warwick (Thin Lizzy), Mike Mangan (The Cult), Richard D’Argenzio and Kathy D’Argenzio Rhoads, Bjorn Englen ( Yngwie Malmsteen), Scott Warren (Dio) and Marten Andersson (Lita Ford)
This year’s ROCK FOR RONNIE Concert in the Park fund-raiser, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org), was on Sunday afternoon, May 18, 2025, at the outdoor space adjacent to the Autry Museum of the West in Griffith Park.
ROCK FOR RONNIE, an afternoon of live rock music, silent and live auctions, food trucks and fun geared to the entire family, celebrates the memory of the late singer who succumbed to gastric cancer in 2010.
100% of the net proceeds from the ROCK FOR RONNIE will go to the Dio Cancer Fund, which is now in its 14th year of raising awareness and much-needed funding for cancer prevention, education and research for a cure. The organization also hosts the annual Bowl for Ronnie Celebrity Bowling Party in November.
Due to high demand, a limited number of additional VIP seats are now available for sale for this year’s ROCK FOR RONNIE “Year of the Dragon” Concert Celebration, set for Sunday, May 19, 2024, 11AM to 6PM. The afternoon of rock music and fun for the entire family will take place at a new location, the Lou Bredlow Pavilion at Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills, CA. Headlining the ROCK FOR RONNIE event will be heavy metal veterans Quiet Riot.
ROCK FOR RONNIE will benefit the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org), founded in memory of the late singer who succumbed to gastric cancer in 2010. This year’s event will be general admission/open to the public with a limited number of first come, first served VIP seats located in front of the stage on sale now at www.diocancerfund.org/events. Only available in advance, these VIP tickets are $60 each and will also include access to the VIP bar for attendees who are over 21.
Radio and television personality Eddie Trunk, who is heard on SiriusXM’s 103 Faction Talk channel, will once again host. Also on the bill will be Dio Disciples, southern rock band Jason Charles Miller, Billy McNicol, X-COMM and a surprise-filled jam by Eddie Trunk’s All-Star Band. Already planning to participate are noted musicians including vocalists/guitarists Lita Ford, Abby Gennett (Slunt), Brett Scallions (Fuel); guitarists Doug Aldrich (Dio, Dead Daisies, Whitesnake), Marc Ferrari (Keel), Tracii Guns (LA Guns), Patrick Kennison (Lita Ford), Bill McBride, Robert Sarzo (Hurricane); bass players Martin Anderson (Lita Ford), Julia Lage (Vixen) and Marty O’Brien (Daughtry, Lita Ford); vocalists Andry Lagiou, Keith Saint John (Montrose, Kingdom Come), Patrick Stone (Budderside), Neil Turbin; keyboard player Dennis Atlas (QRST, Rock the Vault), drummers Ronnie Ciago (BrandX, Circa), Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires), Daniel Bermudez (Wilt) and Brian Tichy (Whitesnake) and sax player Scott Page (Pink Floyd, Toto, Supertramp), among others.
In an effort to make full use of the abundant space at this new location, this year’s will be open to all, with on site donations to the 501c3 charity welcomed. To RSVP and/or make a donation, visit www.diocancerfund.org/events.
There will be ample opportunities to support to the Dio Cancer Fund at the ROCK FOR RONNIE via a silent auction and raffle, beverage, food and merchandise sales, artist meet and greets, a specially-created Garden of Hope and, of course, direct contributions on site. There will also be food trucks and assorted vendor booths selling unusual crafts and other items to round out an afternoon of live music and fun for the entire family and open to everyone. Ronnie James Dio’s love of dragons and their association with his on stage persona will also be reflected in the events’ “Year of the Dragon” designation, a nod to this year on the Chinese calendar.
Sponsors for this year’s ROCK FOR RONNIE include the Rainbow Bar & Grill, The Ivy in Ojai, Christine Cardoso-Moore/Keller Williams Realty, McBride Wealth Management, Liquid Death, HOP WTR and Smart & Final with more added every day.
ROCK FOR RONNIE Year of the Dragon Celebration Concert in the Park Lou Bredlow Pavilion at Warner Center Park 21820 Califa Street, Woodland Hills CA 91367 11:00AM – 6:00PM
Legendary rock singer Ronnie James Dio, who lost his life to gastric cancer in 2010, is the subject of the acclaimed documentary film DIO: DREAMERS NEVER DIE, which is streaming on SHOWTIME and on the SHOWTIME app at: https://www.sho.com/titles/3519882/dio-dreamers-never-die It is also available on DVD and Blu-Ray+4K and can be ordered at: https://shop.bandwear.com/dio
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org) was founded in memory of the late singer. A privately funded 501(c)(3) public charity, the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund has already raised over $2 million since its inception. Monies raised have been committed to the cancer research work of the T. J. Martell Foundation for Cancer, AIDS and Leukemia Research, the gastric cancer research unit of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where Ronnie was treated for gastric cancer during the last six months of his life, and other cancer research projects. Since 2016, the Dio Cancer Fund has committed funds to support the research of Dr. David Wong and his team at the UCLA School of Dentistry in developing a simple, non-invasive saliva test for the early detection of cancer.
100% of the net proceeds from the ROCK FOR RONNIE will go to the Dio Cancer Fund, which is now in its 14th year of raising awareness and much-needed funding for cancer prevention, education and research for a cure. The organization also hosts the annual Bowl for Ronnie Celebrity Bowling Party, which will be held on November 14.
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