Ronnie James Dio Ronnie James Dio Rock Till Death
INTERVIEW ROCK TILL DEATH RONNIE JAMES DIO RONNIE JAMES DIO ROCK TILL DEATH RONNIE JAMES DIO, one of the most respected IDENTITY CARD personalities in the world of music, became famous in Name: Ronald James Padavona, the 1970s and was active on the music scene for more known professionally as RONNIE JAMES DIO than 50 years. His powerful voice and characteristic Born: 10 July 1942, Portsmouth, New Hampshire vocal expression brought him a lot of attention from Died: 16 May 2010, Los Angeles, California early on in his career. He decided to just be himself Education: Cortland High School, and cleverly combined his distinctive personality with University at Buffalo (1960-1961) his unparalleled talent. Throughout all of his career, Mission in Life: ROCK/METAL SINGER he managed to maintain a steady position on the Other activities: music scene, avoiding both musical flops and personal Songwriter, Musician, Producer scandals. His humanity and unique approach towards What makes him special: Humanity, Humility, people gained him incredibly high esteem and respect. Sense of Equality, Gift of Natural Wisdom, There were virtually no negative reactions towards his Incredible Memory, Metal Horns Gesture work because he himself never projected any negative The biggest highlights of his career: energy outwards. RONNIE JAMES DIO also had a jaw- RISING, HEAVEN AND HELL, HOLY DIVER droppingly incredible memory. Despite being constantly 6 of the biggest hits: surrounded by people, he really valued individuals and MAN ON THE SILVER MOUNTAIN, STARGAZER, LONG LIVE ROCK’N’ROLL, HEAVEN AND HELL, never said no to a personal talk or meeting. He would HOLY DIVER, RAINBOW IN THE DARK remember people even if he had only been with them for Most underrated works: a short while.
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