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Ronnie James Dio

American heavy metal singer (1942–2010)

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Occupation

Heavy metal singer

Born in

Portsmouth

Born

July 10, 1942

Zodiac

Cancer

24,783

days lived

67

age at death

Born
July 10, 1942 in 🇺🇸Portsmouth
Died
May 16, 2010 (aged 67)
Zodiac
♋︎Cancer·horse 🐎
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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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Earth
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Sun Sign

Cancer♋︎

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Moon Sign

Gemini♊︎

Dominant Element

Water

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Planetary positions calculated for July 10, 1942

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2010
Day 24,782
Age 67

Death of Ronnie James Dio

Confidence
96%
May 16, 2010

Ronnie James Dio dies of stomach cancer at age 67.

Day 24,647
Age 67

Dio's final album 'Magica II & III' unfinished

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2010

Dio was working on 'Magica II & III' before his death.

2009
Day 24,399
Age 66

Heaven and Hell release 'The Devil You Know'

Confidence
96%
Apr 28, 2009

Heaven and Hell (Black Sabbath) release their only studio album.

2002
Day 21,865
Age 59

Dio releases 'Killing the Dragon'

Confidence
96%
May 21, 2002

Dio releases the album 'Killing the Dragon'.

2000
Day 21,074
Age 57

Dio releases 'Magica'

Confidence
96%
Mar 21, 2000

Dio releases the concept album 'Magica'.

1991
Day 17,707
Age 48

Dio returns to Black Sabbath (Heaven and Hell)

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1991

Dio rejoins Black Sabbath for the 'Dehumanizer' album.

1990
Day 17,476
Age 47

Dio releases 'Lock Up the Wolves'

Confidence
96%
May 15, 1990

Dio releases the album 'Lock Up the Wolves'.

1982
Day 14,420
Age 39

Dio leaves Black Sabbath

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1982

Dio leaves Black Sabbath due to creative differences.

1981
Day 14,362
Age 39

Black Sabbath releases 'Mob Rules'

Confidence
96%
Nov 4, 1981

Black Sabbath releases 'Mob Rules' with Dio on vocals.

1980
Day 13,804
Age 37

Black Sabbath releases 'Heaven and Hell'

Confidence
96%
Apr 25, 1980

Dio's first album with Black Sabbath is released.

1979
Day 13,324
Age 36

Dio joins Black Sabbath

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1979

Dio replaces Ozzy Osbourne as the vocalist for Black Sabbath.

1978
Day 12,959
Age 35

Rainbow releases 'Long Live Rock 'n' Roll'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1978

Rainbow releases the album 'Long Live Rock 'n' Roll'.

1976
Day 12,363
Age 33

Rainbow releases 'Rising'

Confidence
96%
May 15, 1976

Rainbow releases the critically acclaimed album 'Rising'.

1975
Day 11,983
Age 32

Rainbow releases 'Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow'

Confidence
96%
May 1, 1975

Dio's first album with Rainbow is released.

Day 11,863
Age 32

Dio joins Rainbow

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1975

Dio becomes the vocalist for Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow.

Day 11,863
Age 32

Elf releases 'Trying to Burn the Sun'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1975

Elf releases their third and final album.

1974
Day 11,498
Age 31

Elf releases 'Carolina County Ball'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1974

Elf releases their second album.

1972
Day 10,767
Age 29

Elf releases 'Elf'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1972

Elf releases their debut album.

1967
Day 8,941
Age 24

Formation of the band Elf

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1967

Dio forms the band Elf, originally called The Electric Elves.

1942
Day 0
Age 0

Ronnie James Dio born

Confidence
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Jul 10, 1942

Born Ronald James Padavona in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.