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Musical artist. Website. ronniejamesdio .com. Ronald James Padavona [3] (July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010), [4] known professionally as Ronnie James Dio, was an American heavy metal singer. He fronted and founded numerous bands throughout his career, including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio and Heaven & Hell .
Dio was an American heavy metal band formed in 1982 and led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio. Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial standpoint, [citation needed] as the name was already well known at that time.
- 1982–2010
- Cortland, New York, U.S.
May 16, 2010 · The former Black Sabbath singer, known for his high falsetto and devil horns, has died of stomach cancer at the age of 67. He was diagnosed in 2010 and treated at the Mayo Clinic. He was a huge figure in the metal community, who often claimed credit for inventing the devil horns.
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Learn about the life and legacy of Ronnie James Dio, the legendary singer of Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell and DIO. Explore his biography, film, new releases and full discography on his official website.