Ronnie James Dio

Acteur

10 juli 1942 — 16 mei 2010 (67 years)
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".

Known For

  • Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny
    Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny2006
  • Heaven & Hell: Live from Radio City Music Hall
    Heaven & Hell: Live from Radio City Music Hall2007
  • Evil on Queen Street
    Evil on Queen Street2002
  • Dio: Holy Diver Live
    Dio: Holy Diver Live2006
  • Dreaming the Reality
    Dreaming the Reality1991
  • Iron Maiden and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal
    Iron Maiden and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal2008

Cinematografie

Neem Plexoveral mee naartoe

Kijk gratis, altijd en overal, op bijna elk apparaat.
Bekijk de volledige lijst met ondersteunde apparaten