The Third Annual “Ride For Ronnie” Motorcycle Rally and Concert took place earlier last month and raised $40,000 for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund. Attended by motorcycle enthusiasts and rockers by equal measure; bikers, bands, and fans young and old represented to raise money in memory for late heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio of Black Sabbath, Heaven And Hell, and Rainbow fame, who passed away from Gastric Cancer in 2010. Continue reading →
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fundwill be commemorate the 5th anniversary of the singer’s untimely death from gastric cancer on May 16, 2010 with a weekend of celebratory activities.
The following are the announced events:
MAY 15th: BOWL FOR RONNIE Celebrity Bowling Tournament Pinz Bowling Center 12655 Ventura Boulevard Studio City, CA 91604
Hosted by Eddie Trunk of VH1’s That Metal Show, this will be an evening of fun, food, entertainment and, of course, bowling with rock stars and celebrities competing for trophies in the name of raising funds and awareness for the Ronnie James Dio SUAS Cancer Fund. A silent auction will include collectible bowling pins autographed by artists such as Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac, YES, Anthrax and Metallica and in addition to many more major items. Music will be provided by KNAC.com’s DJ Will.
BOWLING PRICES & INCENTIVES BREAKDOWN: INDIVIDUAL GUEST (Non-Bowler) ($50 per person) Event entrance for one, Two drink tickets, All you can eat pizza
INDIVIDUAL GUEST (Non-Bowler) ($50 per person) Event entrance for one, Two drink tickets, All you can eat pizza
INDIVIDUAL BOWLER ($75 per person) Event entrance for one, Two drink tickets, All you can eat pizza, Shoe rental & bowling
TEAM/ CORPORATE LANE ($1,500 one lane with 6 bowlers) Show off your team skills and charitable spirit. Gather your friends or represent your company with this fun package deal. Trophies and bragging rights for the ages. Lane for 6 bowlers including shoe rental, your company or team name added to three day event program, your company or team logo displayed on your lane and throughout event on flat screens, pizza and 2 drink tickets per person. Lane purchase includes 2 VIP party passes, (Additional VIP party passes sold separately up to 6 per lane)
MAY 16: Ronnie James Dio 5th Year Memorial Service and Celebration of Ronnie’s Music Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills 6300 Forest Lawn Drive Los Angeles, CA 90068
MAY 16: Ronnie James Dio 5th Year Memorial Service and Celebration of Ronnie’s Music Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills 6300 Forest Lawn Drive Los Angeles, CA 90068
MORE INFO: http://www.diocancerfund.org/events/
A FREE public Memorial Service will take place at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills on Saturday, May 16 to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Ronnie’s passing. Several former band members and friends who worked with Ronnie over his illustrious career are expected to speak and perform his music. As seating for this event is limited, if you are interested in attending, please send an email, along with your name, phone number and the number of seats to: info@diocancerfund.org
MAY 17: RIDE FOR RONNIE Motorcycle Ride and BBQ
Harley-Davidson of Glendale 3717 San Fernando Rd Glendale, CA 91204
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Los Encinos State Historic Park 16756 Moorpark Street Encino, CA 91436 BBQ & Live Music 12:00pm to 5:00pm
The Monsters of Rock Cruisewill be setting sail for the Bahamas this April 18-22 2015 aboard the MSC Divina, the four-day-and-night cruise celebrating the original legendary Castle Donington music festival held in England in 1980, will showcase Heavy Metal and Hard Rock music icons, including artists on the original festival bill.
This year’s cruise itinerary is kicked off by a two-night pre-party event at Miami’s Magic City Casino on April 15, featuring performances by Queensryche and Lillian Axe, and April 17, featuring performances by Stryper, Tyketto, Gabbie Rae and a special surprise guest artist.
The official line-up for the 2015 Monsters of Rock Cruise is as follows:
Tesla Europe Night Ranger Tom Keifer of Cinderella Extreme KIX Queensryche Krokus The Winery Dogs Stryper Lita Ford Black Star Riders Y&T Zebra Black ’N Blue Faster Pussycat Honeymoon Suite Tyketto Keel John Corabi Kip Winger Michael Sweet Richie Kotzen Mike Tramp Joel Hoekstra Derek St. Holmes Ron Keel Leatherwolf Babylon AD Bang Tango Heavens Edge Frank Hannon Band Lillian Axe Rhino Bucket Pamela Moore Gabbie Rae Atomic Punks AJ’s Bravehearts
In addition, Eddie Trunk, host of VH1’s That Metal Show and “The Trunk Nation” on Sirius XM, is returning this year as Master of Ceremony. Eddie will be assisted by an all-star lineup of personalities including Luc Carl from XM’s Hair Nation, Nikki Blakk from 107.7 FM’s “The Bone,” Keith Roth, host on Sirius XM’s Hair Nation/Boneyard, Don Jamieson, comedian, co-host of VH1’s That Metal Show; Craig Gass, comedian/actor from Howard Stern’s channel on Sirius XM and DJ Will, music supervisor of VH1’s “That Metal Show,” In addition, this year’s cruise will feature a “Monster” version of the world famous Cathouse nightclub, complete with original proprietorsTaime DowneofFaster PussycatandRiki Rachtmanof MTV’s Headbangers Ball.