Ronnie James Dio
Personal Info
Know For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1942-07-10 (68 years old)
Deathday
2010-05-16
Place of Birth
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA
Also known As
Ronald James Padavona
Dio
Ronnie Dio
Ronnie James Dio
Biography
Ronnie James Dio (born Ronald James Padavona, July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010), was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio, among others. Other musical projects include the collective fundraiser Hear 'n Aid. He was widely hailed as one of the most powerful singers in heavy metal, renowned for his consistently powerful voice. He is credited with popularizing the "metal horns" hand gesture in metal culture. Before his death, he was collaborating on a project with former Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice, under th...
Acting
2006
2005
2006
as Vocals
2007
2003
as Himself - Vocals
2009
as Self
2010
as Vocals
2022
as Self
2002
2009
as Himself
2005
2013
as Lead Vocals
1984
1983
as Self / Vocalist
1985
2001
as Self
2009
as vocals
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1992
1992
1998
1996
1989
as Self
2006
as Vocals
1985
as Self
1986
as Self [Dio]
2006
1981
1992
2012
as Himself
2001
as Self
1974
2005
as Singer
Production
1974
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