What is Ronnie James Dio's middle name?
James
What is Ronnie James Dio's full name?
Ronald James Padavona
Ronnie James Dio nickname(s):
Dio
Ronnie James Dio date of birth:
July 10, 1942
How old was Ronnie James Dio when died?
67
Where was Ronnie James Dio born?
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA
When did Ronnie James Dio die?
May 16, 2010
Where did Ronnie James Dio die?
Los Angeles, California
Why did Ronnie James Dio die?
Stomach cancer
How tall is Ronnie James Dio?
5' 4" (163 cm)
Ronnie James Dio body shape:
Slim
What color are Ronnie James Dio's eyes?
Blue
What color is Ronnie James Dio's hair?
Brown - Dark
Ronnie James Dio distinctive features:
Long curly hair
Is Ronnie James Dio gay or straight?
Straight
What is Ronnie James Dio's ethnicity?
White
What is Ronnie James Dio nationality?
American
Where did Ronnie James Dio go to university?
University at Buffalo, New York, USA (didn't graduate)
What is Ronnie James Dio's occupation?
Vocalist, Musician, Songwriter
Ronnie James Dio claim to fame:
Dio, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell
What genre is Ronnie James Dio's work?
Heavy metal, hard rock, blues rock, doo wop
What instruments does Ronnie James Dio play?
Vocals, bass, guitar, keyboards, trumpet, french horn, bass guitar
Ronnie James Dio family:
Dan Padavona (adopted son)
Short Biography
Ronnie James Dio (born Ronald James Padavona; July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010) was an American heavy metal singer, songwriter and musician. He fronted and/or founded numerous groups including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio and Heaven & Hell. He is credited with popularizing the "metal horns" hand gesture in metal culture and is known for his medieval themed lyrics. Dio possessed a powerful versatile vocal range capable of singing both hard rock and lighter ballads; according to Rainbow/Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore upon hearing him sing, "I felt shivers down my spine."