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Title: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: YngiweRhoads on May 16, 2010, 12:51:06 PM
 :(

http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/r-i-p-ronnie-james-dio-1942-2010/

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=140129

Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: GroinkTropin on May 16, 2010, 01:05:17 PM
That SUCKS!!!! He was fucking awesome. RIP  :-[
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Post by: newmom on May 16, 2010, 01:05:57 PM
OMG..damn shame. One of the best

RIP Ronnie, your music will live on
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: balight on May 16, 2010, 01:10:43 PM
Best voice in the metal business.  RIP

OFF: His name means NUT in hungarian.
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Post by: Skeletor on May 16, 2010, 01:24:24 PM
Dio was a legend, RIP
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: 240 is Back on May 16, 2010, 01:26:40 PM
PIP Dio
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: funk51 on May 16, 2010, 01:29:59 PM
:(

http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/r-i-p-ronnie-james-dio-1942-2010/

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=140129


sorry to hear this dio was a great vocalist, however he always apppeared sickly looking.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: dr.chimps on May 16, 2010, 01:43:59 PM
RIP Ronnie. Little man. Big voice. 
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Post by: NarcissisticDeity on May 16, 2010, 01:54:42 PM
Wow no shit p.i.p Ronnie
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: bigmc on May 16, 2010, 01:59:38 PM
fuck one of the best voices in rock

"don't dream of women cause theyll only bring you down
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: michael arvilla on May 16, 2010, 01:59:54 PM
WTF!

 :'(
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Santa Claus on May 16, 2010, 02:01:04 PM
A sad day. RIP
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Purge_WTF on May 16, 2010, 02:37:16 PM
  Sheesh--Dimebag, Pete Steele, Paul Baloff, now Ronnie. What the hell's going on?  :-X
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: lovemonkey on May 16, 2010, 02:43:22 PM
Oh man I remember playing covers of his songs. This sucks.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: #1 Klaus fan on May 16, 2010, 02:47:22 PM
 :'(
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: YngiweRhoads on May 16, 2010, 02:53:32 PM
Oh man I remember playing covers of his songs. This sucks.

First rhythm I learned to play - Rainbow in the Dark

First solo (and complete song) I learned to play - Holy Diver
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: lovemonkey on May 16, 2010, 02:55:17 PM
First rhythm I learned to play - Rainbow in the Dark

First solo (and complete song) I learned to play - Holy Diver

That makes two of us  :D

Man his death really came out of the blue, did you guys know he was suffering from cancer?
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Post by: Danny on May 16, 2010, 03:17:17 PM
RIP DIO!!!!!!!!!  :'(
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: YngiweRhoads on May 16, 2010, 03:24:03 PM
That makes two of us  :D

Man his death really came out of the blue, did you guys know he was suffering from cancer?

They announced his cancer in November and just cancelled the next Heaven and Hell tour last week.

Funny thing is there was a rumour circulating around earlier today that he had died and Wendy Dio denied it. Then a few hours later she announced his death.

I learned Holy Diver from the first issue I ever purchased of Guitar For the Practicing Musician in 84.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: _bruce_ on May 16, 2010, 03:30:59 PM
Crazy that he's gone.
Mob Rules.

R.I.P.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Tigerman on May 16, 2010, 03:49:14 PM
RIP :(
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: njflex on May 16, 2010, 03:51:35 PM
the man on the silver mountain,,,,,
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: CalvinH on May 16, 2010, 04:20:25 PM
the man on the silver mountain,,,,,


I swear I was just about to post the same thing.



SIP. :(
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 16, 2010, 04:22:49 PM
Back in the day I used to do close security (bounce) for two bands, Dio and Stryper, two bands totally opposite from one another, one who supposedly sole his sole to the devil (Dio) and the other Christian. Dio's dressing room was a sex infested drug and alcohol dungeon.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: bigdumbbell on May 16, 2010, 04:24:16 PM
i never heard of him until today   after he died    lol
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: claymore on May 16, 2010, 04:28:10 PM
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: CalvinH on May 16, 2010, 04:31:17 PM
Dio's dressing room was a sex infested drug and alcohol dungeon.


Sweet 8)
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Post by: Coach is Back! on May 16, 2010, 04:32:19 PM

Sweet 8)

If I only knew then what I know now!
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: newmom on May 16, 2010, 04:32:30 PM

Sweet 8)

So was calvins hotel room last night, or should I say this morning :-X
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Lord Humungous on May 16, 2010, 04:40:09 PM
  Sheesh--Dimebag, Pete Steele, Paul Baloff, now Ronnie. What the hell's going on?  :-X

Lots of good metal heads have gone the way of T Rex, very sad indeed!
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: CalvinH on May 16, 2010, 04:42:52 PM
So was calvins hotel room last night, or should I say this morning :-X


Shhh...
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Soul Crusher on May 16, 2010, 05:01:25 PM
Ronnie James Dio still to me had the best metal voice of all time.  What a giant of metal.  Damn I am feeling old right now. 

RIP Ronnie!
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Topskin69 on May 16, 2010, 05:04:00 PM

Dio is Sasha Grey Approved!
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Soul Crusher on May 16, 2010, 05:06:10 PM
Lots of good metal heads have gone the way of T Rex, very sad indeed!

I'm going to see Slayer in August.  They are to me the kings of metal.  

RJD was the best vocalist though.  

Amazing song.  Damn I'm pissed he died!

   

Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Soul Crusher on May 16, 2010, 05:08:30 PM
Damn he was good.  Fuck!! ! !  ! ! ! ! !  !

What a voice. 

Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Topskin69 on May 16, 2010, 05:08:55 PM
Slayer is also Sasha Grey Approved.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Soul Crusher on May 16, 2010, 05:10:32 PM
Another classic.  Damn I'm feeling old. 

Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Soul Crusher on May 16, 2010, 05:12:49 PM
Slayer is also Sasha Grey Approved.

I'm a Slaytanic maniac.  I listen to Slayer probably 75% of time since 1986 when Reign in Blood came out and since. 

the day Slayer retires I think I will cry.  Their last album was amazing. 

I'm sad about DIO though.  His voice was amazing. 
 
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: The_Leafy_Bug on May 16, 2010, 05:13:58 PM
WTF!

 :'(
A sad day indeed for Mr. Arvilla. His punishment is to be condemned to the bodybuilding prison and watch all of his childhood heroes die away. The pain of an aged hipster  ;D
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Soul Crusher on May 16, 2010, 05:17:26 PM
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Alex23 on May 16, 2010, 05:19:15 PM
:( :(

Riff In Peace :(

Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Soul Crusher on May 16, 2010, 05:21:44 PM
Another classic.  His voice is unparrelled in metal.  Damn he belts it out!

Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: GroinkTropin on May 16, 2010, 05:37:07 PM
I'm going to see Slayer in August.  They are to me the kings of metal.  

RJD was the best vocalist though.  

Amazing song.  Damn I'm pissed he died!

   



Going to see Maiden in june. First time! F slayer, I don't like their music at ALL.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Soul Crusher on May 16, 2010, 05:41:58 PM
I love Maiden too, but come on bro- Slayer are Gods of metal.  Have you ever listend to Reign in Blood?  





Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: njflex on May 16, 2010, 06:05:04 PM
rainbow,,,stargazer.gates of babylon,,,cozy powell very good drummer from that rainbow era is dead also.then came another good voiced singer graham bonnet.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: GroinkTropin on May 16, 2010, 06:40:18 PM
I love Maiden too, but come on bro- Slayer are Gods of metal.  Have you ever listend to Reign in Blood?  







Not my cup of tea sir. I am a huge TOOL fan, I cannot get into death metal no matter how hard I try. The singer might actually tryin SINGING once in a while. Grunting into the mic is retarded IMO.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Mr Nobody on May 16, 2010, 06:43:44 PM
Damn another celebrity down how many does that make in the last year?  RIP
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Old School Trainer on May 16, 2010, 08:08:50 PM
This is really sad.  My first concert ever was a Dio concert from the Sacred Heart tour back in like 84.  I just saw him in AC which was my last concert.  All of my friends bailed out on me because it was last minute.  I'm glad I went because I would have never had that 2nd chance.  Great show.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: James Blunt on May 16, 2010, 08:15:52 PM
He's posing in peace as we speak.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Thin Lizzy on May 16, 2010, 08:39:33 PM
Very sad to hear this. One of a very few artists who actually define a genre. He was THE metal vocalist.

I've noticed guys here have posted some of his later work. This was the first song I ever heard with Dio on vocals. I was instantly a fan of this band.  Some cool Blackmore guitar intro, as well.

Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: brooklynbruiser on May 16, 2010, 08:46:28 PM
Don't even get me started. I've been out all day and just found out. I knew he was sick, but hoped he stick around a bit longer. RIP RJD!
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: YngiweRhoads on May 16, 2010, 08:59:25 PM
Very sad to hear this. One of a very few artists who actually define a genre. He was THE metal vocalist.

I've noticed guys here have posted some of his later work. This was the first song I ever heard with Dio on vocals. I was instantly a fan of this band.  Some cool Blackmore guitar intro, as well.



The only Rainbow stuff I really care for was when Dio was the vocalist. Tarot Woman is an awesome tune.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Thin Lizzy on May 16, 2010, 09:24:21 PM
The only Rainbow stuff I really care for was when Dio was the vocalist. Tarot Woman is an awesome tune.

Yes, Joe Lynn Turner makes me sick, a stereotypical rock star poser.

Dio, on the other hand, was not trying to be anything but himself. That's why this holds up 33 years later.

Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: The ChemistV2 on May 16, 2010, 09:24:28 PM
This is very sad news...one of my favorites for over 25 years. And Coach, knowing what I know about Dio, he was never a Satan worshipper. His songs just had fantasy lyrics..but he was never into that. And definitely not your sex, drug, and rock and roll guy. He's been married to the same woman for years..liked sports..He was a decent guy and a great performer.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: The True Adonis on May 16, 2010, 09:53:40 PM
Oh, well — he wasn't going
to write Beethoven's Ninth Symphony anyway.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 16, 2010, 09:55:25 PM
This is very sad news...one of my favorites for over 25 years. And Coach, knowing what I know about Dio, he was never a Satan worshipper. His songs just had fantasy lyrics..but he was never into that. And definitely not your sex, drug, and rock and roll guy. He's been married to the same woman for years..liked sports..He was a decent guy and a great performer.

Dunno dude, when in LA back in the day..........
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Van_Bilderass on May 16, 2010, 10:00:54 PM
Coach loves this cover  :D

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516PW0QMDYL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Thin Lizzy on May 16, 2010, 10:09:32 PM
Oh, well — he wasn't going
to write Beethoven's Ninth Symphony anyway.


Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Danimal77 on May 16, 2010, 10:46:04 PM
Back in the day I used to do close security (bounce) for two bands, Dio and Stryper, two bands totally opposite from one another, one who supposedly sole his sole to the devil (Dio) and the other Christian. Dio's dressing room was a sex infested drug and alcohol dungeon.

Fuck off and die a slow and painful death you ignorant SON OF A BITCH. If I was with you right this moment I would shove your cross so far up your ass.

RIP RONNIE JAMES PADAVONA. You were one of a kind and will be missed and remembered. One of the last true gentlemen in the music world.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Thin Lizzy on May 16, 2010, 10:54:25 PM
Coach left out the fact that Stryper's dressing room was a sea of spandex clad, hairspray using, no-talent morons.

(http://dietrichthrall.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/stryper.jpg)
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: dyslexic on May 16, 2010, 11:55:43 PM
Just saw him in concert last year in San Francisco. Venue had been changed from the Shark Stadium in San Jose.



Great concert and great voice. Had no clue he was battling cancer. He toured and worked right up to the end of his days. Who of us will be able to say the same?



My favorites were always "Holy Diver, Rainbow in the Dark, and We Rock"


That was back when Vivian Campbell was shredding it up too...


R.I.P


My GF was in tears when I got home. Damn.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: JOHN MATRIX on May 17, 2010, 12:21:20 AM
holy shit!!!

a true titan of metal was lost today...one of the great rock singers of all time. wow.  :-\
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: LatsMcGee on May 17, 2010, 02:11:33 AM
This is sad,  At least Rob Halford is still around. 
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Soul Crusher on May 17, 2010, 03:37:28 AM
Oh, well — he wasn't going
to write Beethoven's Ninth Symphony anyway.


Dick
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Petrucci on May 17, 2010, 04:15:14 AM
really a sad day for metal, RIP and PIP
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Post by: brooklynbruiser on May 17, 2010, 04:19:48 AM
Coach left out the fact that Stryper's dressing room was a sea of spandex clad, hairspray using, no-talent morons.

(http://dietrichthrall.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/stryper.jpg)

Hey now! Stryper were no Thin Lizzy, but they weren't that bad. Michael Sweet has a great voice and the band was pretty tight. :)
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: YngiweRhoads on May 17, 2010, 05:08:07 AM


Awesome tune BDB. The intro crushes.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: io856 on May 17, 2010, 05:15:44 AM
Back in the day I used to do close security (bounce) for two bands, Dio and Stryper, two bands totally opposite from one another, one who supposedly sole his sole to the devil (Dio) and the other Christian. Dio's dressing room was a sex infested drug and alcohol dungeon.
5'4' bodyguard... ?

you'd be the fella we all would have thought had 15yrs+ martial arts experience  ;D
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: YngiweRhoads on May 17, 2010, 05:49:35 AM
Fuck off and die a slow and painful death you ignorant SON OF A BITCH. If I was with you right this moment I would shove your cross so far up your ass.

RIP RONNIE JAMES PADAVONA. You were one of a kind and will be missed and remembered. One of the last true gentlemen in the music world.

Ronnie himself was known for eschewing drugs, holding a degree in pharmacology, and the claim of him being involved in anything satanic is idiotic and uninformed. He fired long time bassist Jimmy Bain in 89 for alcohol abuse and even sang on a gospel album in 1980. The friends I have who had known Ronnie would reiterate this as well.

http://hem.passagen.se/diomagic/Dioarticle.htm

Great article on Ronnie.





Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: gcb on May 17, 2010, 05:53:38 AM
Fuck off and die a slow and painful death you ignorant SON OF A BITCH. If I was with you right this moment I would shove your cross so far up your ass.

RIP RONNIE JAMES PADAVONA. You were one of a kind and will be missed and remembered. One of the last true gentlemen in the music world.

I have to agree with your sentiment here, especially as the coach is a drug user himself. Not to mention Stryper have no talent and should not be mentioned in the same breath as Dio.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Butterbean on May 17, 2010, 06:30:01 AM
First rhythm I learned to play - Rainbow in the Dark



One of the first songs I loaded to my IPod.

RIP



Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Butterbean on May 17, 2010, 06:31:23 AM


(http://dietrichthrall.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/stryper.jpg)

Police line!  Do not cross!



What is a popular Stryper tune  ???
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Kwon on May 17, 2010, 06:34:02 AM
Ronnie was one of the great ones.

A true legend.

RIP.

Yes, he was one of those people who could've composed the Beethovens 5th anyway.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: YngiweRhoads on May 17, 2010, 06:39:04 AM
Police line!  Do not cross!



What is a popular Stryper tune  ???

Soldiers Under Command.

Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: gcb on May 17, 2010, 06:49:24 AM
Ronnie was one of the great ones.

A true legend.

RIP.

Yes, he was one of those people who could've composed the Beethovens 5th anyway.

I think it was the 9th ... but he was semi-responsible for this

Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Butterbean on May 17, 2010, 06:52:50 AM
Soldiers Under Command.




Hmmm... that's one of their popular ones?


Well, the message of the lyrics is nice :)
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Soul Crusher on May 17, 2010, 06:56:21 AM
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: gcb on May 17, 2010, 06:57:23 AM
classic - he's in a better place now - RIP
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Soul Crusher on May 17, 2010, 06:59:04 AM
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Ronnie James Dio


Dio at IronFest, 2005
Background information
Birth name Ronaldo Giovanni Padovan
Born July 10, 1942(1942-07-10)
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA
Died May 16, 2010 (aged 67)
Houston, Texas, USA
Genres Heavy metal, hard rock, blues-rock
Occupations Musician, singer-songwriter, producer
Instruments Vocals, bass, guitar, keyboards, trumpet
Years active 1957 – 2010
Associated acts Elf
Rainbow
Black Sabbath
Dio
Heaven & Hell
Website Official website

Ronnie James Dio (born Ronaldo Giovanni Padovan; July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010) was an American heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Other musical projects include the collective fundraiser Hear 'n Aid. He was widely hailed as one of the most powerful singers in heavy metal,[1] renowned for his consistently powerful voice and for popularizing the "devil's horns" hand gesture in metal culture. He was collaborating on a project with former Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice, under the moniker Heaven & Hell, whose first and only studio album, The Devil You Know, was released on April 28, 2009.[2] He died of stomach cancer aged 67.[3]

Contents [hide]
1 Early years
2 Early career
3 Black Sabbath
4 Dio
5 Personal life
5.1 Cancer and death
6 Band timeline
7 Discography
8 See also
9 References
10 External links
 
Early years
Ronnie James Dio was born Padovan (or Paduan) in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, an only child in an Italian family. They lived in Portsmouth until the family moved to Cortland, New York early in his life. His parents raised him in the Roman Catholic church, an experience he found unsatisfactory.[4]

Dio graduated from the Cortland City School in 1960, and was inducted to the Cortland City School Hall of Fame in 2004.[5] He was also honored on November 15, 1988 by his hometown naming a street after him, Dio Way.[6]

He initially played the trumpet and even recorded several singles with various rockabilly bands when he was a boy. When he was in high school, he joined a band called The Vegas Kings, in which he played the bass guitar. He eventually became the lead singer of this band, which changed its name to Ronnie & The Rumblers and finally to Ronnie And The Red Caps. Their first 7-inch single was released in 1958 on Reb Records under the name Ronnie & The Redcaps. Its A-side, 'Lover' still had Billy DeWolfe on vocals but Dio's voice can be heard clearly in the back. The B-side, 'Conquest' is an instrumental in the style of the Ventures, featuring Dio on trumpet.

Padavona took up the name "Dio" after mafia member Johnny Dio,[7] and first used it professionally in 1961, when he added it to the band's second release on Seneca. Soon after that the band changed their name to Ronnie Dio and the Prophets. The group did several single releases during the following years until they changed their name again in 1967 to (Electric) Elves.

During a performance at the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center in Darien, NY (near Buffalo, NY) on September 19, 2007, Dio revealed that he had attended the University at Buffalo, majoring in pharmacy.[8] University at Buffalo officials confirmed that he did attend from 1960 to '61 but did not graduate.[citation needed] He formed one of his early bands during his freshman year.[9] He was also offered a scholarship to the Juilliard School of Music but did not pursue it due to his interest in rock music.[10] Despite being known for his powerful singing voice, Dio claims never to have taken any vocal training.[4] He attributes his singing ability to the correct breathing techniques he learned when playing the French horn as a child.

Early career
 
Dio performing with Rainbow. In the middle is Ritchie Blackmore. They first met when Dio's Elf opened for Deep Purple.Dio's musical career began in 1957 when several Cortland, New York musicians formed the band The Vegas Kings, which soon changed their name to Ronnie and the Rumblers. This band's lineup had Padavona on the bass guitar, along with singer Billy DeWolfe, guitarist Nick Pantas, drummer Tom Rogers, and saxophone player Jack Musci.

In 1958 the band again changed their name, along with a few changes of personnel. The band was now known as Ronnie and the Redcaps. At this point, Padavona began singing, replacing de Wolf. Musci also left the band, and a new guitarist, Dick Botoff, joined. The Redcaps lineup released two singles: "Lover" b/w "Conquest" (with De Wolf on vocals on the A-side) on the Reb label, and on Seneca (S 178-102, USA), 'An Angel Is Missing' with 'What'd I Say' on the B side (both songs featuring Padavona on vocals).

In 1961 they changed their name to Ronnie Dio and The Prophets. The Prophets lineup lasted for quite a long time and produced several singles and one album. Some sources state that some of the single releases were made by Ronnie James Dio solo, but others, such as Dio himself, state that all of the singles were made as a band.

Ronnie Dio and the Prophets disbanded in 1967, but he and Prophets guitarist Nick Pantas started a new band called the Electric Elves. They shortened their name to Elf in 1969, and went on to become an opening act for Deep Purple. Dio's vocals caught the ear of Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, and when Blackmore left the band, he recruited Dio and other members of Elf to form Rainbow. Rainbow released its first album in 1975. Dio recorded three more albums with Rainbow, but he left the band due to creative differences: Blackmore had wanted to take the band in a more commercial direction.

Dio performed vocals on the 1974 UK single "Love is All" taken from Roger Glover's concept album The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast. Dio also provided vocals for the songs "Homeward" and "Sitting in a Dream" on the album which also featured Deep Purple alumni Glenn Hughes and David Coverdale.

Black Sabbath
 
Ronnie "throwing horns". He was widely credited as having popularized the symbol in heavy metal music.In 1979, after leaving Rainbow, Dio joined Black Sabbath, replacing Ozzy Osbourne. They released the successful Heaven and Hell album, which revitalized the band's career. It was during his time with Black Sabbath that he popularized the "devil's horns" gesture. Dio says that his grandmother used to make the hand gesture to ward off the evil eye, which is very common among superstitious Southern Italians. The "horns," or "Corna," themselves are used both to scare away and give someone the "Malocchio" (the Evil Eye). Ronnie James Dio is not the first to use the "horns sign". The band Coven used it on all their record albums and on stage as well going back to 1968. The Parliament-Funkadelic also used the "horns sign" regularly, as seen in many promo shots, album art work and concerts in the 1970s. In 1992, Dio briefly returned to Black Sabbath to record Dehumanizer. The album was a minor hit, reaching the Top 40 in the United Kingdom, and #44 on the Billboard 200.

Dio
Main article: Dio (band)
In 1980, Dio sang the tracks "To Live for the King" and "Mask of the Great Deceiver" on Kerry Livgren's solo album Seeds of Change. Dio, who was between stints as singer for Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow and Black Sabbath, later proved somewhat controversial among Livgren's Christian fans, as Black Sabbath and Dio were then perceived as "satanic" by many Christians. Dio said in an interview that he did not consider the album to be a "Christian" album and had performed on it as a favor to Livgren.

In 1982, the mixing of the live album Live Evil led to Dio and drummer Vinny Appice quitting the band to form the band Dio.

In 1997, Dio made a cameo on Pat Boone's In a Metal Mood: No More Mr. Nice Guy, an album of famous heavy metal songs played in big band style. Dio can be heard singing backup on Boone's take of the Dio song, "Holy Diver".

In 2000, Century Media released Holy Dio: Tribute to Ronnie James Dio, an album featuring a number of covers by mainly power metal bands.

Tenacious D has written a tribute song entitled "Dio" that appears on their self-titled album, Tenacious D, that calls for the singer to "pass the torch" on to them. Reportedly, Dio approved of it, and had Tenacious D appear in his video "Push". He also appeared in the film Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, playing himself. However, on VH1, some have interpreted small clips of an interview with him as expressing resentment at the idea that he needs to "pass the torch" and seemed uncertain that Tenacious D is worthy of such an honor. When viewed in full, this interview is clearly done in good humor.[original research?]

In 2005, Dio was revealed to be the voice behind Dr. X in Operation: Mindcrime II, the sequel to Queensr˙che's seminal concept album Operation: Mindcrime. His part was shown in a prerecorded video on the subsequent tour, and Ronnie appeared onstage to sing the part live on at least one occasion (both shown on the Mindcrime at the Moore DVD).

During September 2005 Dio toured Siberia and Russia's far east, kicking off in Khabarovsk.[11]

In October 2006 it was confirmed that Dio would be joining Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and former Black Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice to tour under the moniker Heaven & Hell, which was the title of the first Dio era Black Sabbath album. They chose the name Heaven & Hell as Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler are still in the Black Sabbath band with Ozzy Osbourne and felt it was best to use a different moniker for the Dio version of the band. Original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward was to be involved in this project, but he later withdrew. In 2008 the band completed a 98-date world tour.

In 2006, Dio appeared in Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny playing himself. He plays a small role at the beginning of the movie, where Lil' JB, played by Troy Gentile, is angry because his father, played by Meat Loaf, won't let him play rock because he thinks it's the devil's music. Lil' JB then prays to a poster of Dio to help him out. Dio comes to life and urges him in song to "leave his oppressive neighborhood" and head to Hollywood.

On January 17, 2007, he was inducted into the Rock Walk of Fame at Guitar Center on Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard.

Personal life
Dio married his first wife, Loretta Berardi (born 1941), sometime in the 1960s. They adopted one son, Dan Padavona (born July 1968), who works as a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Binghamton, New York.[12]

After divorcing Berardi, he married Wendy Galaxiola (born 1947), who also served as his manager. In the 1980s she managed the Los Angeles rock bands Rough Cutt and Hellion. She is the chair of the privately sponsored organization, Children of the Night, dedicated to rescuing America's children from prostitution. Dio remained married to Galaxiola until his death.

Cancer and death
On November 25, 2009, Wendy announced that Dio was diagnosed with stomach cancer:[13]

"Ronnie has been diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer. We are starting treatment immediately at the Mayo Clinic. After he kills this dragon, Ronnie will be back on stage, where he belongs, doing what he loves best, performing for his fans. Long live rock and roll, long live Ronnie James Dio. Thanks to all the friends and fans from all over the world that have sent well wishes. This has really helped to keep his spirit up."

On March 14, 2010, Wendy posted an online update on his condition:

"It has been Ronnie's 7th chemo, another cat scan and another endoscopy, and the results are good – the main tumour has shrunk considerably, and our visits to Houston (cancer clinic in Texas) are now every three weeks instead of every two weeks."

On May 4, Heaven and Hell announced they were cancelling all summer dates as a result of Dio's ill health.[14]

Dio died at 7:45 am (CDT) on May 16, 2010, according to official sources.[15][16][17]

Wendy said on Dio's official site:[18][19]

"Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes before he peacefully passed away. Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us. Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss. Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever."
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Post by: CalvinH on May 17, 2010, 07:09:09 AM
I had no idea he was that old.
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Post by: Thin Lizzy on May 17, 2010, 07:24:41 AM
5'4' bodyguard... ?

you'd be the fella we all would have thought had 15yrs+ martial arts experience  ;D

"Don't let his small stature fool you..."
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Post by: Soul Crusher on May 17, 2010, 07:26:10 AM
Cool interview. 

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Post by: michael arvilla on May 17, 2010, 08:10:36 AM
Police line!  Do not cross!



What is a popular Stryper tune  ???

  their most popular song Ms Stella
         
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Stark on May 17, 2010, 08:18:57 AM
RIP - he rests beside the metal gods
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Post by: njflex on May 17, 2010, 08:26:44 AM
i tell ya what guy seemed loyal to his musical friends,vinny appice always worked with him,bain,and to an extent vivian campbell was like a rhodes/ozzy type with ronnie young guitarist to mold,obviously rhodes was better player than vivian but there was a degree of similarity in relastionship,i'm suprised vivian went from heavy leads and sound,to the lighter rock of def leppard,but the money was probably better with leppard.
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Post by: Thin Lizzy on May 17, 2010, 08:27:25 AM
  their most popular song Ms Stella
   

Wow, they're even worse than I remember. Coach should be put in timeout for introducing them into a Dio tribute thread.
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Post by: YngiweRhoads on May 17, 2010, 08:32:44 AM
Wow, they're even worse than I remember. Coach should be put in timeout for introducing them into a Dio tribute thread.
;D



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Post by: Soul Crusher on May 17, 2010, 08:43:43 AM
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Post by: MP on May 17, 2010, 08:47:20 AM
True Adonis, you classless prick. You're on my list, now.

Dio ... a true metal legend. R.I.P.
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Post by: The Showstoppa on May 17, 2010, 08:53:47 AM
Honestly, not a huge fan of his stuff, other than with Rainbow, but he is certainly an icon in metal.  RIP.
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Post by: Soul Crusher on May 17, 2010, 09:02:19 AM
Damn - sick. 

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Post by: Coach is Back! on May 17, 2010, 09:13:59 AM
Fuck off and die a slow and painful death you ignorant SON OF A BITCH. If I was with you right this moment I would shove your cross so far up your ass.

RIP RONNIE JAMES PADAVONA. You were one of a kind and will be missed and remembered. One of the last true gentlemen in the music world.

Hey Grrrranimal.....calm the fuck down tough guy. I never said I was glad he died, I'm not and I never said I hated his music, I loved it, had (still have) all of his recordings some in record form. I'm just stating what I read (he sold his sole..supposedly) and from what I SAW.
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Post by: The True Adonis on May 17, 2010, 12:56:42 PM
True Adonis, you classless prick. You're on my list, now.

Dio ... a true metal legend. R.I.P.
Unlist Me!
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Post by: New York on May 17, 2010, 01:11:20 PM
Who gives a fuck ?
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Post by: dr.chimps on May 17, 2010, 01:16:39 PM
Cool interview. 
Indeed. His (then) comments on the state of today's music are still *right* on the money.
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Post by: Soul Crusher on May 18, 2010, 11:27:30 AM
Damn I feel sad seeing this.  RIP RJD!!!!! 

Its like seeing part of my youth die. 

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Post by: #1 Klaus fan on May 18, 2010, 11:51:50 AM
Hey Grrrranimal.....calm the fuck down tough guy. I never said I was glad he died, I'm not and I never said I hated his music, I loved it, had (still have) all of his recordings some in record form. I'm just stating what I read (he sold his sole..supposedly) and from what I SAW.

You mean the thing in his shoe?
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: JP_RC on May 18, 2010, 01:30:31 PM
RIP Ronnie James Dio
The metal world has lost one of his greats.





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Post by: The Ugly on May 18, 2010, 01:39:00 PM
Sabbath's Heaven and Hell is as good as metal gets.

\m/ RIP \m/
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Soul Crusher on May 18, 2010, 01:40:13 PM
True,  its like seeing part of my youth die.  RJD was one of the best.   
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Post by: Oldschool Flip on May 18, 2010, 09:44:38 PM
Classic rocker and one of my favs back in the day! RIP.
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Post by: brooklynbruiser on May 19, 2010, 03:51:07 AM
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Post by: Dr Kincaid on May 19, 2010, 04:39:17 AM
Rock music won't recover.

Made everyone one else average.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Soul Crusher on May 19, 2010, 05:50:32 AM
Keeping it real till the end. 

RIP RJD

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Post by: YngiweRhoads on May 19, 2010, 06:01:36 AM
its like seeing part of my youth die.     

Good friend of mine knew Ronnie and he said this exact same thing when he heard Ronnie passed away.

Virtually every hard rock or metal band around was influenced in some way by Ronnie. Blabbermouth has had condolences being sent in continuously for the last couple of days from bands and musicians around the world. Some great Ronnie stories being told everywhere on the net.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Butterbean on May 19, 2010, 06:03:02 AM
 their most popular song Ms Stella
          


 :-\  I could only listen to about a minute of that
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Post by: YngiweRhoads on May 19, 2010, 06:12:40 AM
:-\  I could only listen to about a minute of that

I believe it. That song stinks more than a hog barn.

Cool Ronnie pic.

(http://mjstewart.biz/Ronnie.jpg)
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Overload on May 19, 2010, 08:06:19 AM
A true legend.

R.I.P.


8)
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: The Ugly on May 19, 2010, 08:30:35 AM
Good friend of mine knew Ronnie and he said this exact same thing when he heard Ronnie passed away.

Virtually every hard rock or metal band around was influenced in some way by Ronnie. Blabbermouth has had condolences being sent in continuously for the last couple of days from bands and musicians around the world. Some great Ronnie stories being told everywhere on the net.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/

Holy Diver was the first cassette I ever owned. Played it 'til it wouldn't play anymore.

F'n classic.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Immortal_Technique on May 19, 2010, 02:41:21 PM
:(

http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/r-i-p-ronnie-james-dio-1942-2010/

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=140129



RIP true true legend.
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: Soul Crusher on January 10, 2013, 06:17:59 PM
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Post by: Soul Crusher on January 10, 2013, 06:24:58 PM
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Post by: Soul Crusher on January 10, 2013, 06:26:28 PM
Title: Re: RIP Ronnie James Dio
Post by: arce1988 on January 10, 2013, 07:52:51 PM
   RIP