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Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010), known professionally as Ronnie James Dio, was an American heavy metal singer. He fronted numerous bands throughout his career, including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio and Heaven & Hell.
Jun 9, 2020 · Ronnie James Dio was a metal legend who sang for Black Sabbath and his own band. He died in 2010 at age 67 after being diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer that could have been prevented with a colonoscopy.
Ronnie James Dio was an American singer, songwriter and composer, best known for fronting numerous legendary bands through the years, including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell and his own band, DIO.
- Ronnie Dio & The Prophets - Gonna Make It Alone. This was a 1963 single released on the Lawn label – home of long-lost combos like Little Guy & The Giants – and while there isn't much to differentiate Gonna Make It Alone from much of the generic R&B you'd find in any American city, there are hints of the of the man’s undoubted charisma, ambition and depth.
- Elf - Gambler, Gambler. From the debut Elf album, featuring the line-up that would effectively become the first incarnation of Rainbow. Dio had just discovered the full power of Deep Purple; you can hear him finally slotting into the niche that would define his career.
- Rainbow - The Temple Of The King. Just to prove that not everything Dio did in Rainbow was hugely overblown, this was a much more sedate, almost balladic song, with Dio proving his ability to croon in a medieval manner.
- Rainbow - Stargazer. The definition of epic metal, it really is Dio-era Rainbow in their pomp. A soaring song of mystery and magic, some quite astonishing musical prowess and, above all else, a titanic vocal performance.
May 16, 2010 · The metal icon and former Black Sabbath singer passed away in 2010 after revealing his stomach cancer diagnosis. His wife, manager and fans paid tribute to his legacy and influence on the genre.
Learn about the life and career of Ronnie James Dio, one of the greatest and most influential heavy metal singers of all time. Discover his achievements, awards, charity work and how he inspired millions of fans with his music and voice.
Ronnie James Dio singer-songwriter and composer. Founder or frontman of numerous groups throughout his career, including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio, and Heaven & Hell.
