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Rudy Sarzo Reflects on Dio's Legacy and Final Rehearsal

2/4/2025

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Rudy Sarzo, the legendary bassist who played with Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio, shared heartfelt memories in a recent 955KLOS interview. He celebrated Dio's unmatched vocal prowess and musical integrity, reminiscing about their poignant final rehearsal before Dio's hospitalization in 2009, just months before his tragic passing from cancer in 2010.

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Rudy Sarzo, the legendary bassist who played with Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio, shared heartfelt memories in a recent 955KLOS interview. He celebrated Dio's unmatched vocal prowess and musical integrity, reminiscing about their poignant final rehearsal before Dio's hospitalization in 2009, just months before his tragic passing from cancer in 2010.