The musician known as Ronnie James Dio was actually named Ronald James Padavona. He was born on July 10, 1942 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and died on May 16, 2010 of stomach cancer. He was a pioneer in heavy metal, the genre in which is gained fame, having performed with groups including Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band, Dio. He claimed that he was most influenced by Mario Lanza, and it is he who popularized the hand gesture known as the “metal horns.”
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A fan maintains this website, where he reviews Ronnie James Dio albums, displays pictures from across the years, shares lyrics and pictures, as well as a discography and tablature.
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/dio/
This site is devoted to Ronnie James Dio, his music, and his life. Also shares news items including things like statues dedicated to the singer, and the usual biographies and discographies.
http://www.diozine.com/
The Official Ronnie James Dio Webstite
Dio’s official website continues on even after his death, providing readers with iographies, discographies, and the band’s tour dates. Also has an online forum for fans.
http://ronniejamesdio.com/
Dedicated to the memory of Ronnie James Dio, this website showcases the artist’s photographs, albums, and concerts. Also presents interviews with Dio, a discography, videography, and reviews of just about all of them.
http://templeoftheking.com/
