Ronnie James Dio
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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 Ton…
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Ronald James Padavona · Dio · Ronnie Dio
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South Park
1997 · TV
Where Are They Now?
1999 · TV
Rockpalast
1974 · TV
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006 · Movie
Live Aid
1985 · Movie
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey
2005 · Movie
Iron Maiden: Flight 666
2009 · Movie
Heaven & Hell: Neon Nights: Live at Wacken
2010 · Movie
The Hear 'n Aid Sessions
1986 · Movie
Satan’s Top Forty
2001 · Movie
Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine
2017 · Movie
Dio: Dreamers Never Die
2022 · Movie