Ronnie James Dio
Ronnie James Dio was a renowned heavy metal singer known for his powerful and expressive voice, with his song 'Holy Diver' being his most famous work.
Rock Singer
July 10, 1942
Cancer
May 16, 2010
67
California
Ronnie James Dio (1942-2010) was a renowned American singer and songwriter, celebrated as one of the greatest heavy metal vocalists of all time. He gained fame as the lead vocalist for iconic metal bands such as Black Sabbath, Rainbow, and Dio. His most famous song, “Holy Diver,” highlights his strong and emotive voice. Other significant works by Dio include his contributions to the albums “Mob Rules” and “Rising,” his participation in the Hear ‘n Aid charity project, and his induction into the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame. In 1984, he appeared as a contestant on the game show Jeopardy!, winning $8,000 for charity.