Ronnie James Dio

Personal Info

Birthday

July 10, 1942

Day of Death

2010-05-16

(67 years old)

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.