Video footage of ROCKTAIL THE BAND - an "association" of over 50 musicians from various bands in the vicinity of the German citiies of Celle, Hannover, Braunschweig and Bielefeld - performing a cover version of DIO's "Holy Diver" on December 18, 2010 at Cd-Kaserne in Celle, Germany can be viewed below.

Ronnie James Dio died of stomach cancer on the morning of May 16, 2010 at the age of 67.

He was renowned throughout the world as one of the greatest and most influential vocalists in heavy metal history.

The singer, who was recording and touring with SABBATH offshoot HEAVEN & HELL prior to his illness, was diagnosed with stomach cancer in late 2009. He underwent chemotherapy and made what is now his final public appearance in April 2010 at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards in Los Angeles.

Ronnie recorded 10 studio albums with his own band, DIO, including a classic 1983 debut, "Holy Diver".

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