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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.
Learn about the life and legacy of Ronnie James Dio, the legendary singer of Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell and DIO. Watch the trailer of his documentary film, order his albums and merchandise, and explore his discography.
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.
Sep 30, 2022 · Age 22, as a writer for a long-forgotten rock magazine, Ronnie James Dio became the first artist to appear in a feature I’d created in which notable music-makers were asked a series of ...
- Ian Winwood
May 17, 2010 · Ronnie James Dio, the pint-sized heavy metal singer who replaced Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath, died on Sunday, five months after being diagnosed with stomach cancer, his wife said. He was...
May 16, 2024 · The late Ronnie James Dio may have been small in stature, but the man who fronted Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Dio was one of rock’s giants. In 2004 Ronnie the rainbow chaser proved he was also a man of letters, as he sat down with Classic Rock to guide us through a revealing A to Z.
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.
