Ronnie James Dio

Ronnie James Dio

Ronald James Padavona

On 9 records in 1 Record Tribe collection

Played on

Under CöverMotörhead, 2017Written-By In Concert With The London Symphony OrchestraDeep Purple, The London Symphony Orchestra Conducted By Paul Mann, 1999Vocals Dream EvilDio, 1987Producer, Lyrics By, Music By, Vocals Holy DiverDio, 1983Keyboards, Lyrics By, Music By, Vocals Hardrock ‘83Various, 1983Producer, Written-By Live EvilBlack Sabbath, 1983Vocals, Written-By Mob RulesBlack Sabbath, 1981Vocals, Written-By, Arranged By, Lyrics By Heaven And HellBlack Sabbath, 1980Vocals, Written-By, Arranged By Rainbow RisingBlackmore’s Rainbow, 1976Lead Vocals

About

Born as Ronald James Padavona in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on July 10th 1942. Ronnie adopted the surname “Dio” sometime in the early ’60s, taking inspiration from mobster Johnny Dio. He is known for his fantasy-based lyrics and “sword and sorcery” image. His career stretched back to the mid ’50s when he performed and recorded with local rockabilly, doo wop, and rock and roll groups in his native upstate New York. Known for fronting the bands Elf, Rainbow and joining Black Sabbath as their new vocalist in 1979. Dio later departed the group, forming his own band, Dio with Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice.

In late 2009, Ronnie was diagnosed with stomach cancer, and passed away in Houston, Texas, due to complications from this disease on May 16th, 2010.

He was married to Wendy Dio who also was his manager.