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    Celebrating the life of

    Ronnie James Dio

    10 Jul 1942 - 16 May 2010

    Ronnie James Dio born Ronaldo Padavona, was an Italian American heavy metal vocalist and songwriter who passed away at the age of 67 due to stomach cancer. He joined the band "Black Sabbath" in the early 80's and later on formed his own band, "Dio." Considered as one of the greatest heavy metal vocalists in history he became a fixture in heavy metal's global family and was known for popularizing t... more

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    Ronnie James Dio wins "Best Metal Singer" at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards on April 8, 2010

    Kathy Montilla26 Aug 2014
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    Kathy Montilla His musical career began with forming the band The Vegas Kings, changed it to Ronnie & The Rumblers to "Ronnie and the Redcaps"

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    Kathy Montilla He formed another new band called "The Electric Elves"

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    Kathy Montilla Left the "Black Sabbath" band and formed "Dio" band

    They released the self-entitled debut album "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow"

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    Kathy Montilla He quotes

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    Kathy Montilla Ronnie James Dio was born on the 10 July 1942

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    Kathy Montilla Dio left "Rainbow" and soon joined "Black Sabbath"

    Married to his second wife Wendy Gaxiola for 35 years from 1975 until he passed away in 2010

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    The "Dio's" last album, "Master of the Moon"

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    Released their title track "Holy Diver"

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    Ronnie James Dio-tour of house

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    Dio had been diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2009

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    Kathy Montilla Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore invited Dio along with Gary Driscoll to record two songs in Tampa, Florida

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    Kathy Montilla Formed the band "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow"

    Their debut album, "Holy Diver", included the hit singles "Rainbow in the Dark"

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    Dio passed away on May 16, 2010, of metastasized stomach cancer

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    Kathy Montilla He popularized the "horns" hand guesture as a symbol of heavy metal music

    Ronnie James Dio at the "Live Super Rock" 1985

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    In loving memory of Ronnie James Dio

    Kathy Montilla26 Aug 2014