Ronnie James Dio
Ronnie James Dio
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Ronnie James Dio

Actor 1942-07-10 Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA

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 ...

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South Park

South Park

1997 · TV

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

2006 · Dio

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

2005 · Self

Iron Maiden: Flight 666

Iron Maiden: Flight 666

2009 · Self

Live Aid

Live Aid

1985 · Self

Dio: Dreamers Never Die

Dio: Dreamers Never Die

2022 · Self

Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine

Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine

2017 · Self (archive footage)

Heaven & Hell: Live From Radio City Music Hall

Heaven & Hell: Live From Radio City Music Hall

2007 · Vocals

Dio: Holy Diver Live

Dio: Holy Diver Live

2006 · Vocals

Deep Purple: In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra

Deep Purple: In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra

2000 · Self

Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume Two

Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume Two

1992 · himself

Black Sabbath & Blue Öyster Cult: Black and Blue

Black Sabbath & Blue Öyster Cult: Black and Blue

1981 · Vocals

Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life

Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life

2006 · Self

Dio | A Special from the Spectrum

Dio | A Special from the Spectrum

1984 · Self

Dio | Finding the Sacred Heart

Dio | Finding the Sacred Heart

2013 · Lead Vocals

Rockpalast

Rockpalast

1974 · TV

Rainbow: Live in Munich 1977

Rainbow: Live in Munich 1977

2006 · Vocals

Dio - Live in Holland

Dio - Live in Holland

1983 · Self / Vocalist

Dio: Evil or Divine

Dio: Evil or Divine

2003 · Himself - Vocals

Heaven & Hell: Neon Nights

Heaven & Hell: Neon Nights

2010 · Vocals