An interesting story has risen from a recent post I did, which had given me some inspiration for this one.
We started a debate about the origin of the "horns" hand sign.
I don't know the real origin of the hand sign, but I do know the official story from the metal scene.
The specific sign was brought into the metal music scene by Mr. Ronnie James Dio (the fine gentleman on the photo).
Mr. Dio, who passed away in 2010, would explain he had seen his very religious Italian grandmother using this gesture for protection against bad spirits...
He would start using the sign on his performances and from there it went globally.
I believe this happened because Ronnie was (and still is) our planets most skilled rock/metal singer.
Comparing to Bruce Dickinson and Freddie Mercury, Dio's skills are at least one step more advanced.
Leaving other amazing singers like Plant, Rose, Grohl quite somewhere behind.
Woah, I almost forgot Mr. Ted Neely.
Also a maaad guy, still on tour in his 74th year (the Jesus Christ Superstar guy).
And there are plenty of other bad ass singers...
Still, I'm pretty convinced none of these guys could beat Dio's singing ability (till today).
Don't get me wrong, these are all wild, worlds best heavy singers, who know their profession very well.
The top 3 is still unbreakable. :)
We could debate about it...
Any active metalheads around? :)
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P.s.: Today's special offer, still looking for a band to tour the world.
Tonite. ;)
Love,
Ace