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Dio
Dio


Background information
Origin Cortland, New York, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Genre(s) Heavy Metal
Years active 1982—1991
Label(s) Universal
Sanctuary Records
Reprise Records
Vertigo Records
Eagle Records
Phonogram Records
Spitfire Records
Associated acts Black Sabbath
Heaven & Hell
Rainbow
Whitesnake
Elf
AC/DC
Giuffria
Rough Cutt
Quiet Riot
Ronnie Dio and the Prophets
Website Website
Former members
Vivian Campbell
Vinny Appice
Jimmy Bain
Claude Schnell
Craig Goldy
Rowan Robertson
Teddy Cook
Simon Wright
Jens Johansson
Tracy G
Jeff Pilson
Scott Warren
Larry Dennison
Doug Aldrich
Rudy Sarzo
Ronnie James Dio



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Biopic of Jimi Hendrix Under Development

August 20, 2009
Biopic of Jimi Hendrix Under DevelopmentReports are circulating that a biopic of late guitar god Jimi Hendrix is being developed by Legendary Pictures.

The production company are planning to seek approval from Hendrix's estate after the film has been developed, although the agreement is seen as 'loose' as nothing as yet has been set in stone, Variety reports.

This isn't the first time that a biopic of Hendrix has been proposed. A previous attempt in 2006 by Dragonslayer Films and John Hillman failed to be met with approval from Janie Hendrix who runs the late star's estate. It was consequently prevented via a High Court injunction as it was claimed the film makers didn't have the rights to use Hendrix's likeness or image.

Hendrix, who was recently voted the best electric guitarist of all time in a magazine poll, died in 1970 after ingesting nine sleeping tablets and choking on his own vomit.

(by Andrew Almond)



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