Dio

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Ronald James Padavona, known professionally as Ronnie James Dio, was an American heavy metal singer. He fronted numerous bands throughout his career, including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio and Heaven & Hell.

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Dio

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Biography

Ronald James Padavona, known professionally as Ronnie James Dio, was an American heavy metal singer. He fronted numerous bands throughout his career, including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio and Heaven & Hell.

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hard rockNetwork Signal

86%

metalNetwork Signal

86%

heavy metalNetwork Signal

86%

rockNetwork Signal

72%

classic rockNetwork Signal

72%

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