Meet Rowan Robertson: Ronnie James Dio’s lost prodigy

Ronnie James Dio’s lost prodigy | Fender Japan’s wild Hybrid II HSS Stratocaster equips the Strat with a reverse Telecaster headstock | From two-hand-tapped math-pop to arena-primed blues-rock: here are this week's essential guitar tracks Created for sauuuuul.peliculas@blogger.com |  Web Version May 20, 2022 CONNECT WITH THE PICK       Handpicked stories from the world of guitar SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE ADVERTISEMENT Editor's Note Ronnie James Dio's lost prodigy I don't like making assumptions about people, but I'd bet a decent amount of money that every single person reading this has, at some point, daydreamed of taking the stage with their heroes. While practicing in your room, you've thought about showing off your skills to a hungry, loud 'n' proud crowd of tens of thousands, basking in their elation and the quiet nods of approval of those who inspired you to pick up the guitar in the first place. Rowan Robertson was 17 years old, and had played only local pubs and talent shows, when he got the call from Ronnie James Dio to replace Craig Goldy in his band. Quickly, that near-universal fantasy became reality for the young shredder, as he got to work in the studio with one of metal's greatest frontmen, and tour stadiums and arenas around the world. It's an incredible story, and you can read about how it happened below. 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