Ronnie James Dio

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Ronnie James Dio

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Born as Ronald James Padavona in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on July 10th 1942. Ronnie adopted the surname "Dio" sometime in the early '60's, taking inspiration from mobster Johnny Dio. He is known for his fantasy-based lyrics and "sword and sorcery" image. His career stretched back to the mid '50s when he performed and recorded with local rockabilly, doo wop, and rock and roll groups in his native upstate New York. Known for fronting the bands [a=Elf (3)], Rainbow and joining Black Sabbath as their new vocalist in 1979. Dio later departed the group, forming his own band, Dio with Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice.

In late 2009, Ronnie was diagnosed with stomach cancer, and passed away in Houston, Texas, due to complications from this disease on May 16th, 2010.

He was married to Wendy Dio who also was his manager.

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1

Holy Diver

Dio

2

Rainbow in the Dark

Dio

3

Don't Talk to Strangers

Dio

4

Stand Up and Shout

Dio

5

The Last In Line

Dio

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2008
2006

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June 21, 2008

European Tour 2008

Kobetamendi

Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

  • 1. Holy Diver

  • 2. Killing the Dragon

  • 3. Don't Talk to Strangers

  • 4. Drum Solo

  • 5. Sacred Heart

  • 6. Rainbow in the Dark

  • 7. The Temple of the King(Rainbow cover)

  • 8. Kill the King(Rainbow cover)

  • 9. Guitar Solo

  • 10. Rock 'n' Roll Children

  • 11. Man on the Silver Mountain(Rainbow cover)

  • 12. Catch the Rainbow(Rainbow cover)

  • 13. Long Live Rock 'n' Roll(Rainbow cover)


June 7, 2008

European Tour 2008

Water & Rock Festival

Lahti, Päijänne Tavastia, Finland

  • 1. Holy Diver

  • 2. Killing the Dragon

  • 3. The Eyes

  • 4. Don't Talk to Strangers

  • 5. Drum Solo

  • 6. Sacred Heart

  • 7. Rainbow in the Dark

  • 8. The Temple of the King(Rainbow cover)

  • 9. Kill the King(Rainbow cover)

  • 10. Guitar Solo

  • 11. Rock 'n' Roll Children

  • 12. Lord of the Last Day

  • 13. Man on the Silver Mountain(Rainbow cover)

  • 14. Catch the Rainbow(Rainbow cover)

  • 15. Long Live Rock 'n' Roll(Rainbow cover)

  • 1. The Last in Line

  • 2. We Rock


June 6, 2008

European Tour 2008

Club Teatria

Oulu, Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland

  • 1. Holy Diver

  • 2. Killing the Dragon

  • 3. The Eyes

  • 4. Don't Talk to Strangers

  • 5. Drum Solo

  • 6. Sacred Heart

  • 7. Rainbow in the Dark

  • 8. Sunset Superman

  • 9. The Temple of the King(Rainbow cover)

  • 10. Kill the King(Rainbow cover)

  • 11. Guitar Solo

  • 12. Magica Theme

  • 13. Lord of the Last Day

  • 14. Rock 'n' Roll Children

  • 15. Stand Up and Shout

  • 16. Man on the Silver Mountain(Rainbow cover)

  • 17. Long Live Rock 'n' Roll(Rainbow cover)

  • 1. The Last in Line

  • 2. We Rock


June 4, 2008

European Tour 2008

Debaser Medis

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

  • 1. Holy Diver

  • 2. Killing the Dragon

  • 3. The Eyes

  • 4. Don't Talk to Strangers

  • 5. Drum Solo

  • 6. Sacred Heart

  • 7. Rainbow in the Dark

  • 8. Guitar Solo

  • 9. The Temple of the King(Rainbow cover)

  • 10. Kill the King(Rainbow cover)

  • 11. Straight Through the Heart

  • 12. Rock 'n' Roll Children

  • 13. Man on the Silver Mountain(Rainbow cover)

  • 14. Catch the Rainbow(Rainbow cover)

  • 15. Long Live Rock 'n' Roll(Rainbow cover)

  • 1. The Last in Line

  • 2. We Rock


June 3, 2008

European Tour 2008

Amager Bio

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

  • 1. Holy Diver

  • 2. Killing the Dragon

  • 3. The Eyes

  • 4. Don't Talk to Strangers

  • 5. Drum Solo

  • 6. Sacred Heart

  • 7. Rainbow in the Dark

  • 8. The Temple of the King(Rainbow cover)

  • 9. Kill the King(Rainbow cover)

  • 10. Guitar Solo

  • 11. Lord of the Last Day

  • 12. Rock 'n' Roll Children

  • 13. Stand Up and Shout

  • 14. Man on the Silver Mountain(Rainbow cover)

  • 15. Long Live Rock 'n' Roll(Rainbow cover)

  • 1. The Last in Line

  • 2. We Rock

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