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Ronnie James Dio

Ronnie James Dio

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 Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice, under the moniker Heaven & Hell, whose only studio album, The Devil You Know, was released on April 28, 2009. He has sold over 47 million copies of albums with all of the bands he has worked with.

He died of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, CA. One of the last songs he recorded was titled "Metal Will Never Die".

Dio: Dreamers Never Die

Dio: Dreamers Never Die

2022

as Self

Dio: Live in London - Hammersmith Apollo 1993

Dio: Live in London - Hammersmith Apollo 1993

2014

Dio | Finding the Sacred Heart

Dio | Finding the Sacred Heart

2013

as Lead Vocals

Dio: The Singles Collection

Dio: The Singles Collection

2012

as Himself

Heaven & Hell: Neon Nights

Heaven & Hell: Neon Nights

2010

as Vocals

Heaven and Hell: Rockpalast

Heaven and Hell: Rockpalast

2009

as vocals

Iron Maiden: Flight 666

Iron Maiden: Flight 666

2009

as Self

Dio: At Tokyo Super Rock Festival

Dio: At Tokyo Super Rock Festival

2009

as Himself

Heaven & Hell: Live From Radio City Music Hall

Heaven & Hell: Live From Radio City Music Hall

2007

as Vocals

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

2006

as Dio

Dio: Holy Diver Live

Dio: Holy Diver Live

2006

Rainbow: Live in Munich 1977

Rainbow: Live in Munich 1977

2006

as Vocals

Dio: Holy Diver Live

Dio: Holy Diver Live

2006

as Vocals

Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life

Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life

2006

as Self

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

2005

as Self

Dio: We Rock

Dio: We Rock

2005

Dio: Evil or Divine

Dio: Evil or Divine

2003

as Himself - Vocals

Inside Black Sabbath: A Critical Review 1970-1992

Inside Black Sabbath: A Critical Review 1970-1992

2002

as Himself

Satan’s Top Forty

Satan’s Top Forty

2001

as Self

Satan’s Top 40

Satan’s Top 40

2001

as Self

Deep Purple: In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra

Deep Purple: In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra

2000

as Himself

Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now?

1999

as Self

Dio: [1998] Inferno in Sofia

Dio: [1998] Inferno in Sofia

1998

as Vox

South Park

South Park

1997

Dio: [1996] Las Vegas, Nevada

Dio: [1996] Las Vegas, Nevada

1996

as Vox

Black Sabbath: [1992] Beacon Theater, NY

Black Sabbath: [1992] Beacon Theater, NY

1992

as Vox

Black Sabbath: [1992] Monsters of Rock Italy

Black Sabbath: [1992] Monsters of Rock Italy

1992

as Vox

Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume Two

Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume Two

1992

as himself

Black Sabbath: [1992] Live in Rio - Dehumanizer Tour

Black Sabbath: [1992] Live in Rio - Dehumanizer Tour

1992

as Vox

Dreaming the Reality

Dreaming the Reality

1991

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 1

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 1

1989

as Self

The Hear 'n Aid Sessions

The Hear 'n Aid Sessions

1986

as Self [Dio]

Dio | Super Rock '85 in Japan

Dio | Super Rock '85 in Japan

1985

as Self

Live Aid

Live Aid

1985

as Self

Dio | A Special from the Spectrum

Dio | A Special from the Spectrum

1984

as Self

Dio - Live in Holland

Dio - Live in Holland

1983

as Self / Vocalist

Black Sabbath & Blue Öyster Cult: Black and Blue

Black Sabbath & Blue Öyster Cult: Black and Blue

1981

as Vocals

The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast

The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast

1974

as Vocals

Heaven & Hell - Live at Wacken Open Air 2009

Heaven & Hell - Live at Wacken Open Air 2009

as Himself