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 numerous bands throughout his …

Jun 9, 2020 · Ronnie James Dio is a titan of metal that joined Black Sabbath after Ozzy Osborne got kicked out of the band in 1979 for unstable behavior resulting from alcohol and drug abuse.

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 …

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 …

May 16, 2010 · Ronnie James Dio, the former Elf, Rainbow and Black Sabbath singer who often claimed credit for inventing metal’s chief hand gesture, the devil horns, has died at the age of …

Mar 26, 2025 · Modern crowds might have a tough time imagining how difficult a task Ronnie James Dio had when he stepped into Ozzy Osbourne’s mammoth shoes. Osbourne had set …

Ronnie James Dio. Actor: Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny. How many rock stars can brag about recording and touring consistently in six different decades? That's just one of the many …

Ronnie James Dio died May 16, 2010, at age 67. But he’ll live forever in the hearts and souls of fans, friends and colleagues who love him and his transportive music.

May 16, 2022 · With the death of Ronnie James Dio on May 16, 2010, rock music lost an iconic figure. The man whose mighty voice lit up the music of Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio and …

Ronnie James Dio (born Ronald James Padavona; July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010) [1] was an American heavy metal singer. His parents were Italian Americans. He performed with Elf, …