Incredible chemistry between them at that moment in time. Two of the very best of the rock era...if not the best. Giants and legends...no doubt. No wonder Rainbow was so exceptional. They sound like brothers here....so aligned. So true...you cannot lose with a Blackmore and Dio on your side.

Wonderful RONNIE🤘Beautiful BOY, Singer the Bester in the World🤘💋In France, on Radio just listening « love is all » yesterday😪a long time🤓love Ronnie RIP My RAINBOW👍🌈

What an incredible treat. Thanks for sharing! I have so much respect and admiration for both of these amazing musicians. They stand head and shoulders above many of their peers and, without a doubt, eclipse most of the talent out there today. It’s wonderful hearing them laugh and genuinely enjoy each other’s company. Ritchie once said that RJD was one of the few people who could make him laugh, and hearing him in such a good mood, laughing, joking, and enjoying himself is wonderful. I love hearing him speak, because you’d almost never imagine that this soft-spoken, intelligent, seemingly proper English gentlemen would be responsible for producing some of the loudest, in-your-face hard rock and often displaying wild stage antics. And I simply adore RJD. His singing voice, charisma, and showmanship were unparalleled, and he was a kind and generous human being, who was loved by so many. It’s unfortunate that their relationship soured, but these things happen when two strong-willed, opinionated, controlling, and perfectionist personalities are put together. And it certainly doesn’t help when outside forces are trying to impose their will and are stirring the pot. Much has been said about Blackmore possessing a big ego, being difficult, and chewing up and spitting out those with whom he worked, but the man was incredibly serious and disciplined about his art and had no tolerance for those who didn’t put in the same effort. Some said that RJD was also difficult, but these gentlemen earned the right to demand focus, seriousness, and a hard work ethic from those around them. The age of Blackmore/Dio was the absolute best and produced some exceptional music.

I could listen to these two for hours. They are hilarious! They could've been a comedy duo. I guess in some ways they were.

the best songwriting team there ever was

thanks for sharing this! this is one of the funniest interviews i've heard from Dio or Blackmore

Great interview, and great to hear Blackers sense of humor!

Despite falling out... Ronnie and Ritchie had a lot in common - classical background, love of the medieval and the same very dry sense of humour.

RJD never had any formal singing lessons, and as he said in one interview, - that he had the intelligence to use his talent. Amazing voice. Amazing soul. RIP

Never heard Ritchie laughing that much and that intensive while Ronnie is talking about 16th Century Greensleeves. This is great !!!!!

This is where dio matures

Awesome interview! \m/ DIO4EVA-4EVADIO \m/

I love how they're totally just screwing around.

So much class.

The band on the first Rainbow lp was basically Elf. Craig Gruber on bass, Mickey Lee Soule on keys, Gary Driscoll on drums. Ritchie wanted to fire Gary Driscoll and find a new drummer, so sneakily began auditioning new drummers. Gruber and Soule were against Driscoll being fired, so they quit over it. Jimmy Bain didn't play bass on the 1st lp, Craig Gruber did.

Very funny listening to Ronnie and the "Black Knight" 😄🤘

He's blessed to move on great things❣️ Ronnie James Dio I 🙏 that your soul will be in heaven 🙏

The RJD/RHB mutual admiration society, and Ritchie laughing rather a lot. Amazing.

Is there a part 3 to this?

is there a part 3?

Pity they had a bad falling out.

what worked was that ronnie stood up to ritchie, sad it didnt work out . also they both had strong wills which nsever works outa

He really had a julliard scholarship? He must have been a fucking good trumpet player if he isn't making that up

What is really interesting is that Ronnie and Ritchie had BOTH got the same cynical, very DRY sense of humour. Haha!

does ritchie really believe he was around in the 16th century? i think he's not joking about that

I really doubt that Dio got a scholarship for playing trumpet... but what do I know...