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Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010) known professionally as Ronnie James Dio or simply Dio, was an American heavy metal singer-songwriter and composer, and was also known for popularizing the sign of the horns in heavy metal. He fronted or founded numerous groups throughout his career, including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio, and Heaven & Hell.

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Ronnie James Dio performing at the Spodek arena in Katowice, Poland, June 20, 2007, with Heaven and Hell.
Ronnie James Dio performing at the Spodek arena in Katowice, Poland, June 20, 2007, with Heaven and Hell.
Ronnie "throwing horns". He is credited for popularizing the symbol in heavy metal music.[citation needed]
Ronnie "throwing horns". He is credited for popularizing the symbol in heavy metal music.[citation needed]
Ronnie James Dio and Vinny Appice at the Spodek arena, June 20, 2007.
Ronnie James Dio and Vinny Appice at the Spodek arena, June 20, 2007.
Dio performing with Rainbow. In the middle is Ritchie Blackmore. They first met when Dio's Elf opened for Deep Purple.
Dio performing with Rainbow. In the middle is Ritchie Blackmore. They first met when Dio's Elf opened for Deep Purple.
Dio's monument in Kavarna, Bulgaria.
Dio's monument in Kavarna, Bulgaria.
 
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