The Bowl For Ronnie Celebrity Bowling Party, the annual event benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, is set for November 13th. Taking place at Pinz Bowling Center in Studio City, California, the event will once again be hosted by television and radio personality Eddie Trunk, who is heard on SiriusXM’s 103 Faction Talk channel. Bowl For Ronnie will feature a celebrity bowling tournament and a raffle drawing for prizes and memorabilia. Last year’s bowling event sold out well in advance and brought in more than $70,000 for the charity, whose mission is to raise awareness and much-needed funding for cancer research.
The evening of fun, food, and, of course, bowling with rockers and celebrities competing for trophies kicks off at 6:30 PM with open bowling and a VIP pre-party for lane sponsors, celebrities and their guests. Previous Bowl For Ronnie events have drawn entertainers and artists such as Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath), Phil Buckman and Brett Scallions of Fuel; John Bush (Armored Saint); ; Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses), Fred Coury (Cinderella), Robbie Crane and Ricky Warwick (Black Star Riders); Phil Demmel (Violence, Machine Head), Lita Ford; Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), Jesse Hughes and Jennie Vee of Eagles of Death Metal; Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), Orianthi; Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats); Richie Sambora, Brian Tichy (Whitesnake),Jack Black & Kyle Gass (Tenacious D), Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning) and members of Yachtley Crew.
Last year’s celebrity tournament was the scene of strong competition, culminating with a 1st Place win for a team comprised of Matt Duncan (DC4); Jerry Dixon (Warrant); Scott Courtright, Sean McNabb (Dokken, Quiet Riot); and actor Star Fields. This year’s celebrity bowlers will be announced shortly in addition to an eBay auction for a place on Eddie Trunk’s celebrity team (see the first plac team, pictured below, along with Eddie and Wendy Dio)
“Early Bird” Lane Sponsorships are now on sale until October 1st at: eventbrite.com/e/bowl-for-ronnie-2025-tickets.
Team/Corporate Lane Sponsorship: $2500 “Early Bird”* package: private lane for 6 bowlers (includes team or corporate logo displayed on lane and throughout event on flat screens, six VIP party passes for access to Artist/VIP lounge, 2 drink tickets per team member, 6 Bowl For Ronnie T-shirts, pizza and shoe rental). *$3000 per lane after October 1st, 2025
A limited number of spectator tickets are also available now for $75 each.
For more information, visit diocancerfund.org #BowlForRonnie #DioCancerFund #SUAS #RonnieJamesDio
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My first was KISS on December 16th, 1977 (Love Gun Tour) at MSG in NYC. A band called Piper (with a young/yet unknow Billy Squier on guitar and vocals) opened the show. I was only 14. Will never forget this one! I should mention that I THINK I remember Eddie said this was also his first concert. I beg pardon if I’m wrong about that.
Mike,
You posted your comment under the wrong thread. If you don’t mind reposting it, others will be able to see it there.
Thanks,
Dana