[6] After the first Badlands album, Eric Singer was replaced by Jeff Martin. Listen to music from Ray Gillen like Lock Me Up, I KNOW A PLACE & more. After the Phenomena recordings, Gillen joinedJohn Sykes(previously withWhitesnake,Thin Lizzy, and a different band calledBadlands) to form a new bandBlue Murder. Not so much the Ozzy material. 1998 Ray Gillen 5th Anniversary Memorial Tribute Honestly, Gillens takes on the older songs comprise the most remarkable aspects of this concert. He recorded 4 tracks. To top this off, his diction (or lack thereof) came to light in the studio. Thats fked up st. So I askedRay, andRaysaid, Well, its not true, so fk him. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. . Though unknown to the world at large, Gillen had dreamboat good looks, and vocal talent that went off the charts. I'm transporting them to him.' Looking back on 35 years of The Eternal Idol and its sessions. In 1985, he joined Bobby Rondinelli's band, Rondinelli. So we did fire him. Former Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. There have been just 17 games played on Christmas. Tagged with: Badlands Eddie Trunk Greg Chaisson Jake E Lee That Metal Show VH1, Copyright 1998 - 2013 Metal Sludge LLC. Posted on December 1, 2018 by Olivier in Uncategorized // 0 Comments. Raymond Arthur Gillen (May 12, 1959 - December 1, 1993) was an American rock singer-songwriter. Ray Gillen had just begun to make a name for himself in an outfit with Rainbow drummer Bobby Rondinelli called Rondinelli. No shade on Martin, of course. youtube 106 18 18 comments Add a Comment [deleted] 4 yr. ago [removed] 1987 Phenomena II Dream Runner But, anyway, between those two, Paul O'Neill he was our manager, as well as producing the vocals on the first record we decided to fire him. The late Ray Gillen (Image: Sabbath Wiki), Black Sabbath The Eternal Idol, Warner Bros. Records 1987, One of the great documents of Ray Gillens short time in Black Sabbath is the Live at Hammersmith Odeon bootleg, which was finally officially issued in truncated form as the bonus disc on the Deluxe Edition of Seventh Star in 2010. Caked in makeup to cover the bruising, Hughes hit the stage in front of 15,000 Sabbath fans with no voice to speak of. There are several bands having gone by the name "Badlands", the most famous being the late '80s hard rock band formed by former Black Sabbath vocalist Ray Gillen. Lee confirmed that Gillen didn't share with him he had contracted AIDS. See Ray Gillen pictures, photo shoots, and listen online to the latest music. I wish we could still be chillin' with Ray Gillen, Re: I wish we could still be chillin' with Ray Gillen, Re: I wish we'd still be chillin' with Ray G. He recorded the whole The Eternal Idol album, but after he left in 1987, Tony Martin, Ray Gillen (May 12, 1959 - December 1, 1993) was a singer best known for his work with the bands Black Sabbath and Badlands. Ray Gillen died of AIDS-related complications in 1993, at the age of 32. He skipped from the Blue Murder debacle into a collaboration with former Ozzy guitarist Jake E Lee. The band were dropped by Atlantic Records. And quickly have had the license pulled in a matter of a couple weeks. The late vocalist Ray Gillen sadly enjoyed one of the briefest of Black Sabbaths frontman stints. There have been many tries to re-release the Badlands albums, but the license is always revoked at the last minute reportedly that the label had made a deal with the ladies who contracted this disease from Ray that the albums would never see the light of day. Jake went on to recount an incident that happened during a BADLANDS tour in support of the band's second album that shed more light on Ray's illness. Gillen was survived by a daughter, Ashley (born July 1984). However, due to mix of financial burden, writing difficulty (Bob Daisley was recruited for writing as Gillen turned out to be not much of a composer), mismanagement and miscommunication that plagued the band, Gillen and Black Sabbath drummer Eric Singer quit before the album was ever released. 1991 Badlands Voodoo Highway He is best known for his work with Badlands, in addition to his stint with Black Sabbath in the mid-1980s and recording most of the vocals on Phenomena's Dream Runner album. He is best known for his work with Badlands, in addition to his stint with Black Sabbath in the mid-1980s and recording most of the vocals on Phenomena 's Dream Runner album. However, demo versions of The Eternal Idol featuring Gillen do exist on the bootleg circuit. Ray Gillen died from an AIDS related disease on December 1, 1993 and is buried at Fairview Cemetery, NJ. Ray Gillen was one of my biggest influences and he died on this day, 25 years ago. Bret Michaels talks about Motley Crue, tour &. 1d. So why, you may ask, do we take the time to celebrate him now? Gillen recorded three albums (Badlands,Voodoo Highway, andDusk) with Badlands and toured from 1989 until 1992. He said, Its for my uncle. Why was he offered such a role? He also went to form the bandSun Red Sunwith old friends. 12 Comments Wikipedia states the following about Gillens life (with slight edits): In 1986, Black Sabbath started touring for the Seventh Star album when after only a few shows, singer Glenn Hughes got into a fist-fight and lost his voice due to the related sinus and throat injuries. AUDIO: Black Sabbath The Eternal Idol Ray Gillen Mix, Thankfully, we have the rather rare 2010 Deluxe Edition of The Eternal Idol. An altercation with a roadie on the eve of the Seventh Star U.S. tour left Hughes with a black and blue face, and a chunk of his eye socket dislodged. He was survived by a daughter, Ashley (born July 1984). And it was as a concession to the families that were impacted by this, they were told those records wont be on shelves anymore., Jake E Lee immediately comes to Gillens defense and states: I dont understand how that helps them. Don't forget to view Ray Gillen's Memlook profile (log in first). Real/full name: Raymond Arthur Gillen Age: 34 (born May 12th, 1959) R.I.P. 5. 355 talking about this. Gillen was born on May 12, 1959, in New York, but was raised in Cliffside Park, New Jersey. Raymond Arthur Gillen (May 12, 1959 December 1, 1993) was an American rock singer. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. I seriously doubt Ray abused drugs; somehow that just doesn't fit--tho very little of the man's real and private life is known. Ray Gillen. Your email address will not be published. A Tom Galley project with Ray , Glenn Hughes and others on vocals, (Sources:http://bit.ly/1eCzwLH,http://bit.ly/1b0KlFV,http://bit.ly/1b0KpW2). Gillen is also featured in Phenomenas Did it all for Love music video, although he was not involved in the actual recording of that song. And he said, I did one time. And I said, Oh. He goes, It was with my uncle. His uncle was a biker, and he had a Harley, and he was so different from his father this wild guy on a bike, and apparently gay. And he said, Well, its whatever the medication is for AIDS. All Rights Reserved. 1. Anyway, I kind of knew at that point that he did And like I said, if what he told me was true, and he only shot up one time, and he happened to be with his gay uncle, and thats how he got it, thats, like, what? However, demo versions of The Eternal Idol featuring Gillen do exist on the bootleg circuit and on the 2010 deluxe Eternal Idol re-release. They enjoyed moderate commercial success with their first two albums, but tensions between its band members, as well as problems with both management and their label Atlantic Records, hastened the band's demise. I don't still do it.' On this day, we lost the incredibly talented Ray Gillen due to Aids-related death. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from Ray Gillen. Dates. ray Gillen should have been a huge rock god.could have revived Sabbath in the mid '80's like DIO did in the early '80's.but alas, he did BADLANDS.this CD is good, not great stuff but I KNOW A PLACE is a great song. Gillen reportedly denied it, saying to Lee, "Well, it's not true, so fuck him. Gillen recorded three albums (Badlands, Voodoo Highway, and Dusk) with Badlands and toured from 1989 until 1992. Also, in an interview Martin revealed that the sinister laugh heard on the track Nightmare is in fact Gillen's voice. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. Fire him.' And he said, 'Ray has AIDS.' Ray Gillen of the rock group Badlands poses for a portrait session in 1989 in New York. Anyway, when we decided to fire him, Paul said, 'Well, you can't fire me.' After saving the day on tour (and bringing loads of young women to the shows to catch a glimpse of his remarkable visage), it was time to take the untested front man to George Martins AIR Studios in Montserrat. He just did what he was hired to do. They wouldnt even give us tour-support money at all But, yeah,Paul ONeillfked us on that., But, anyway,Raynever told me he had it,Jakerepeated. I mean, how do we know?, According to an All Music biography (here), Gillen was diagnosed with HIV and on December 3, 1993, he died at his New Jersey home due to AIDS-related complications., During the interview both Lee and Chaisson seem to be a little uncomfortable with Trunks allegations. During a recent appearance on Dean Delray 's "Let There Be Talk" podcast, former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Jake E. Lee spoke about the passing of his onetime BADLANDS bandmate Ray Gillen. And he said, 'Well, it's' whatever the medication is for AIDS. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. The only reason The Eternal Idol turned out to be one of the better late-Sabbath efforts is because bassist and songwriter Bob Daisley was brought in while Dave Spitz flew home to deal with some personal business (reportedly an affair his girlfriend was having with Kiss drummer Eric Carr). In February 1994 Glenn Hughes organized a Memorial Tribute for Ray Gillen. Go directly to shout page. Dedicated to Hard Rock, Heavy Metal Guitar, And Music! Trunk talks in depth with his guests from Red Dragon Cartel, guitarist Jake E Lee and bassist Greg Chaisson. Together with Eric Singer on drums, they formed Badlands, and released a self-titled album on Atlantic Records that enjoyed MTV airplay. And we got kind of screwed on the second record because of it. 'Cause I never have, 'cause I hate needles. Below is the Sleaze Roxxarticle from its now defunct R.I.P. Sun Red Sun was an American heavy metal project created by guitarist Al B. Romano.It also featured several prominent musicians: vocalists Ray Gillen of Badlands and Black Sabbath, and John West of Artension and Royal Hunt; drummer Bobby Rondinelli of Rainbow; bassists Mike Starr of Alice in Chains and John McCoy of Gillan; and lead guitarist Chris Caffery of Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Two Americans filled out the rhythm section: Eric Singer (later of Kiss) on drums, and second-degree black belt Dave Spitz on the bass. 2. He is buried at Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, New Jersey. If the mix were a bit better, it would be the definitive version of the album to most who hear it. However, he was still quite well known as the lead singer of Black Sabbath, Badlands and Sun Red Sun. He had enough problems without me digging into his personal stuff. And he did tell Atlantic Records that. Jake E. Lees new band, Red Dragon Cartel, released their second album, Patina, on November 9th. Lees comments appear below as transcribed by blabbermouth.net. During the time of the Seventh Star tour, Gillen was asked by project director and co-producer Wilfried F. Rimensberger to join Mel Galley's Phenomena for the recording of the album Dream Runner, which features vocals from Glenn Hughes, John Wetton and Max Bacon. But, anyway, between those two,Paul ONeill he was our manager, as well as producing the vocals on the first record we decided to fire him. They wouldn't even give us tour-support money at all But, yeah, Paul O'Neill fucked us on that. But by now, Gillen was looking thin and unhealthy. As loath as Iommi likely was to be the only British member of Sabbath, the band was in serious jeopardy unless the tour could go on. And we got kind of screwed on the second record because of it. Judas Priest Touring With One Guitarist? In 1988, Gillen formed Badlands with Lee and recruited his friend Eric Singer with whom he had played in Black Sabbath. He contacted aids and never told anyone about it, infecting several groupies in the process. to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. YouTube Radio host and Vh1 personality Eddie Trunk recently talked on his show openly about Atlantic Records and the music ofBadlands. After the departure of Ozzy, then Dio, and then Ian Gillan, the next name in Iommis rolodex was Glenn Hughes, formerly of Trapeze and Deep Purple. Feedback: dude: im Amber d most cutest person in d world! The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Ray was born on May 12, 1959 in New York but was raised in Cliffside Park New Jersey. What he couldnt do, however, was write songs. And so he shot up with his uncle one time, just to see what it was like and to have a little bonding moment. He also went to form the band Sun Red Sun with old friends. That's fucking blackmail, and that's just bullshit. He recorded 4 tracks. And then, for some reason, the management said, Well, you need to do a second record, even though wed hardly really toured on that first one. But no problem. In the end, his official recorded legacy is a wicked laugh on "Nightmare" from The Eternal Idol album. Gillen then contacted Jake E. Lee (former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist) to form a band. Ray Gillen was born on 12 May 1959 in New York City, New York, USA. Lee then recounted an incident that happened during aBadlandstour. By now, Gillens record was checkered by his ego, his sexy soirees, his inability to show up on time, and his lack of ability to write his own lyrics. Today marks 25 years since Badlandsand former Black Sabbath lead vocalistRay Gillenpassed away. This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Ray Gillen - Black Sabbath Online Black Sabbath Online This picture was taken live during a Seventh Star show in Liverpool, England Information Real Name: Raymond A. Gillen Birthdate: May 12, 1959 (some reports put it at 1961) Birthplace: Cliffside Park, NJ USA Died: December 1, 1993 (AIDS related complications) Band Position: Lead Vocals All Rights Reserved. Ray Gillen was the vocalist of a hard rock band called Badlands. Many organizations have also dropped their Overwatch rosters Splyce, compLexity, Rise Nation, and Ninjas in Pyjamas, amo, Levin said. This album features Ray Gillen and Eric Singer, who previously played together in Black Sabbath. And they were, like, 'You're transporting these to your uncle?' 9. After the Phenomena recordings, Gillen joined John Sykes (previously with Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and a different band called Badlands) with the intention to form a new band Blue Murder. He was only 34 years old. And this kind of story a deep dive into, yes, a footnote is why I read Rock and Roll Globe. Gillen rehearsed with the group for several months before moving back to his native New York. He was an only child and started singing while in High School. [2]He also joined the band Terriff, led by guitaristJoe Holmes, fresh off his stint withDavid Lee Rothon theA Little Aint Enoughtour. Gillen must have seen the writing on the wall, because he bailed on Sabbath before The Eternal Idol was even finished. And I just brought it up that one time because we were gonna fire the manager. He first showed symptoms of the disease around 1990, and according to his Badlands bandmate Jake E. Lee, "in between the first and the second record, he started getting really thin and didn't look quite as healthy". Following his split from Badlands, Gillen stayed in L.A. and was involved with two projects. His sensibilities helped keep The Eternal Idol sessions on track. And he just kind of idolized him, and he wanted to try heroin one time, I guess. So I asked Ray, and Ray said, 'Well, it's not true, so fuck him. Hidden comments will still appear to the user and to the user's Facebook friends. Listen free to Ray Gillen - 5th Anniversary Memorial Tribute (Hard Life, OUTRAGEOUS and more). Savage - Featuring Ray Gillen - 1981 - FULL SHOW 43,436 views Nov 9, 2013 766 Dislike Share Save RockShowTrader 11.7K subscribers Savage - Featuring Ray Gillen - 1981 - This video was. After finishing the Seventh Star tour, Black Sabbath recorded their next album The Eternal Idol with Gillen. And we got kind of screwed on the second record because of it. What a shame how things turned out for this very beautiful man. Anybody can say they were infected by Ray. Ray Gillens professional career barely lasted a decade. And if you fire me, I'm gonna tell Atlantic Records.' Gillen died from an AIDS-related disease in a New York hospital on December 1, 1993. Ray reflects on Badlands Dreams in the Dark going to number 1 (it beat Prince AND Madonna) RIP Cuz But then, maybe two years after that, I rememberRaytelling me that his uncle was diagnosed with AIDS. And if you fire me, Im gonna tellAtlantic Records. And I was, like, You motherfker. So, then I said, This is gonna beRays decision. 8"x10" B&W Celebrity Publicity Photo Picture Badlands Jake Lee Ray Gillen. So when we talk about this obscure moment in Sabbath history, the reason its important is that, more than any other vocalist (including Gillens successor Tony Martin), Ray was the one guy who could really do it all. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. "Heaven and Hell" (Part 1 of 2) live at Hammersmith Odeon on 6/2/1986. Artes Santa Elena Ase. Required fields are marked *. User comments or postings do not reflect the viewpoint of BLABBERMOUTH.NET and BLABBERMOUTH.NET does not endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of, any user comment. My uncle has AIDS. And he just kind of idolized him, and he wanted to try heroin one time, I guess. He was an only child and started singing while in High School. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. 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This day we want to remember Ray Gillen, an amazing and versatile singer who unfortunately died of AIDS exactly 20 years ago today on World AIDS Day. Died: December 3, 1993 New York, New York However what only his die-hard fans know is that he was also a member of the English heavy metal band Blue Murder founded by ex-Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes. "When [Ray and I] first got together, we were talking to make sure we were compatible," Jake recalled. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. During a recent appearance on Dean Delray's Let There Be Talk podcast, former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee spoke about the passing of his former Badlands bandmate Ray Gillen.The singer died in December 1993 from an AIDS-related disease in a New York hospital. Gillen works the crowd admirably, something old, something new he says as the band shifts gears from Danger Zone to War Pigs.. And I wasn't gonna confront him about it. Gillen called from New York and told Rimensberger in Munich that he had to bow out because he was too ill to perform. We decided to fire him. "We were touring in a town car, so we got pulled over for speeding," Lee said. Some user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. Ray Gillen (May 12, 1959 - December 1, 1993) was a singer best known for his work with the bands Black Sabbath and Badlands. I dont still do it. And then I said, You ever shoot up? Cause I never have, cause I hate needles. This seems to be clear that theyre not exactly happy with the topic and within a few short minutes of Trunks comments Lee announces, I really got to pee.. Freaking wrong. Ray was born on May 12, 1959 in New York but was raised in Cliffside Park New Jersey. He died on 1 December 1993 in New York City, New York, USA. Black Sabbath with Ray Gillen (Image: eBay), Six Months In Sabbath: The Ray Gillen Footnote. Posted by: Metal Sludge However what only his die-hard fans know is that he was also a member of the English heavy metal band Blue Murderfounded by ex-WhitesnakeandThin LizzyguitaristJohn Sykes. And he said, 'Because I have information, and I'll tell Atlantic Records about it.' Daisley wrote more of Ozzys lyrics and music during the 80s than Ozzy did. This page was last edited on 26 January 2023, at 14:04. It's very sad.". contribution is not tax-deductible.) [I said], 'Why not?' He was an actor and composer, known for Badlands: Dreams in the Dark (1989), Badlands: Winter's Call (1989) and Badlands: Winter's Call (Version 2) (1989). He had enough problems without me digging into his personal stuff. But I did tell him, 'You motherfucker. He found himself standing in the shoes of giants, in front of massive crowds, almost overnight. Recorded in 1987. Later he went on to sing with the band Black Sabbath, completing the rest of the Seventh Star tour in 1986 after Glenn Hughes was fired. "But, anyway, Ray never told me he had it," Jake repeated. Ray was born on May 12, 1959 in New York but was raised in Cliffside Park New Jersey. During the time of theSeventh Star tour, Gillen was asked by the project director and co-producer Wilfried F. Rimensberger to join Mel GalleysPhenomenafor the recording of the albumDream Runner, which features vocals from Glenn Hughes, John Wetton, and Max Bacon. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 8x10 B&W Celebrity Publicity Photo Picture I Still Know What You Did Last Summer at the best online prices at eBay! [1] He was an only child and started singing while in high school. section in that regard: RAY GILLEN Birth Name: Raymond A. Gillen Born: May 12, 1959 - Cliffside Park, New Jersey Died: December 3, 1993 - New York, New York In 1993, Wilfried F. Rimensberger was planning a remake of his first Metal Hammer Loreley Festival but this time specifically to stage Phenomena's first ever live performance, with Gillen on vocals. To hear the Atlantic portion start to listen around the 1 hour 34 minute mark. A Former Dean Guitars Exec Weighs In, The Problem With Sites Like GuitarsDaily, Guitar Word & The Musicians That Support Them, W.A.S.P. He played the New Jersey club circuit with various bands, including club bands Quest (197880), the punk rock influenced F-66 (198081), Savage, and, most notably, Vendetta and Harlette. 1 December 1993 (aged 34) Ray Gillen (May 12, 1959 - December 1, 1993) was a singer best known for his work with the bands Black Sabbath and Badlands. Eddie Trunk alleges Atlantic Records wont license Badlands music because Ray Gillen died of AIDS and he infected some woman, Knee issues have kept Harris out for most of the past three weeks. To: [email protected]. Nita Strauss Discusses Her New Album Controlled Chaos & Alice Cooper, Stormy Daniels Gives Full Disclosure On Her First Concert & Pantera, The Price Of Admission: A Females Guide To Navigating The Mans Music World, Mike Tramp Discusses His New Solo Album, Vito Bratta & White Lion, Vito Bratta White Lions Ultimate Roaring Sensation, Guitar Maestro JOE SATRIANI Discusses His New Album The Elephants Of Mars, Joe Satriani Announces Release Of New Studio Album The Elephants Of Mars, Evan Rubinson, Is He Tanking Dean Guitars? Leeconfirmed thatGillendidnt share with him he had contracted AIDS. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. 3. Scrobbling is when Last.fm tracks the music you listen to and automatically adds it to your music profile. 2023 Getty Images. He was an only child and started singing while in High School. I`m glad Jake shared this story because Ray was a great singer and people need to know his story . Showing Editorial results for ray gillen. And I wasnt gonna confront him about it. Lead vocals on disc 2 studio outtakes. Ray Gillen. (Note: We are still technically a for-profit company, so your And I said, 'Oh.' When Dio sang Ozzy material, it never sounds to me like his heart was completely in it. He was an only child and started singing while in High School. The worlds best Rock/Thrash video featuring Puppets. Did you like this video? Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. But then, maybe two years after that, I remember Ray telling me that his uncle was diagnosed with AIDS. We dont have any upcoming events for this artist right now. Is Spotify Short Changing Artists While Keeping Most Of The Profits? It happened just recently, less than a year ago. The album was re-released on November 1, 2010, in Europe in a 2-disc expanded set, including a bonus disc with Gillens recording. He joined forces with drummerRandy CastilloandIggy Popband membersWhitey Kirstand Craig Pike under the name Cockfight. The album had sold 400,000 copies by 1990, according to Chaisson, in a Hit Parader interview from that year. Who is Nelson Bellber, on Ray's tombstone?? And within 2 weeks after them (the music releases) coming out, the licenses were pulled and its suspended. 25,397 views Aug 16, 2013 228 Dislike Share Save ronjah420 399 subscribers A \m/ost impressive look back at Ray and Jake chatting it up with. BLABBERMOUTH.NET reserves the right to "hide" comments that may be considered offensive, illegal or inappropriate and to "ban" users that violate the site's Terms Of Service. Raymond A. Gillen was born on May 12, 1959 in New York and was raised in Cliffside Park, NJ. This proved to be Gillens first time in any kind of proper recording facility, and he was wildly out of his element. I've tried to find info on him online, but even when people are asked about him in interviews, no one says much except "great guy," "phenomenal talent" or just "I knew him, RIP." After some further lineup tinkering, Badlands released a second album, Voodoo Highway. Gillen was offered the job to replace Hughes, which meant leaving Rondinelli to accept the offer. Even lesser known, is theconcept album Phenomena II : Dream Runner . 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The THAT METAL SHOW host goes onto say; I would never make something like this up but have been told it by a number of people who have tried to license those (Badlands) records. Its very sad.. And, to me, it must have happened that one time that he did it with his uncle.". 'But no problem. In his defense, he was twenty-four, and had just been handed the keys to the kingdom. And they asked him what it was, and he said, 'Vitamins.' Gillen was offered the job to replace Hughes, which meant leaving Rondinelli to accept the offer. section in that regard: Birth Name: Raymond A. Gillen And they said, 'These aren't vitamins,' and kind of made a big scene about it. To KNOW his story Rondinelli called Rondinelli n't forget to view Ray Gillen ( May 12 1959. Munich that he had contracted AIDS former Ozzy guitarist Jake E Lee that Metal VH1... 1 December 1993 in New York but was raised in Cliffside Park New Jersey 'll tell Atlantic.... 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