Ronnie James Dio – vocals (1982–1991, 1993–2010)
Ronald James Padavona
(July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an Italian-American heavy metal vocalist and songwriter.
He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio.
Other musical projects include the collective fundraiser Hear 'n Aid. He was widely hailed as the most powerful singer in heavy metal, renowned for his consistently powerful voice. He consistently ranks as one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time in various online polls and lists.
He is credited with popularizing the "devil horns" hand gesture in metal culture. Prior to his death, he was collaborating on a project with former Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice, under the moniker Heaven & Hell, whose first studio album, The Devil You Know, was released on April 28, 2009. Dio died of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010.
One of the last songs he recorded was titled "Metal Will Never Die".
Background information
Birth name : Ronald James Padavona
Born : July 10, 1942
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States
Died : May 16, 2010 (aged 67)
Houston, Texas, United States
Genres : Heavy metal, doom metal, hard rock, blues-rock
Occupations : Musician, singer-songwriter, producer
Instruments : Vocals, bass, guitar, keyboards, trumpet
Years active : 1957–2010
Associated acts :
Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Dio, Hear 'n Aid, Heaven & Hell, Tenacious D, Kerry Livgren
(July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an Italian-American heavy metal vocalist and songwriter.He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio.
Other musical projects include the collective fundraiser Hear 'n Aid. He was widely hailed as the most powerful singer in heavy metal, renowned for his consistently powerful voice. He consistently ranks as one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time in various online polls and lists.
He is credited with popularizing the "devil horns" hand gesture in metal culture. Prior to his death, he was collaborating on a project with former Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice, under the moniker Heaven & Hell, whose first studio album, The Devil You Know, was released on April 28, 2009. Dio died of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010.
One of the last songs he recorded was titled "Metal Will Never Die".
Background information
Birth name : Ronald James Padavona
Born : July 10, 1942
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States
Died : May 16, 2010 (aged 67)
Houston, Texas, United States
Genres : Heavy metal, doom metal, hard rock, blues-rock
Occupations : Musician, singer-songwriter, producer
Instruments : Vocals, bass, guitar, keyboards, trumpet
Years active : 1957–2010
Associated acts :
Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Dio, Hear 'n Aid, Heaven & Hell, Tenacious D, Kerry Livgren
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