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
Rockpalast
1974 · TV
Where Are They Now?
1999 · TV
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006 · Movie
Iron Maiden: Flight 666
2009 · Movie
Live Aid
1985 · Movie
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Black Sabbath: [1992] Beacon Theater, NY
1992 · Movie
Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine
2017 · Movie
Heaven & Hell: Neon Nights
2010 · Movie
Dio: Dreamers Never Die
2022 · Movie
Satan’s Top Forty
2001 · Movie
Dio: Holy Diver Live
2006 · Movie