Ronnie James Dio by Miriam Oliva Molina

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He was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States on July 10, 1942, with the name Ronald James Padavona. He took his first steps in the rock and roll towards 1956-1957, singing and playing bass and trumpet in bands like Red Caps and Ronnie and the Prophets.

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By the late sixties, his band became The Elves, to name just ELF soon mutate. In 1972 the band released their first album, entitled Elf. Later, during a tour conducted opening for Deep Purple, guitarist of the latter, Ritchie Blackmore, saw great potential in this group, and decided to record an album outside of Deep Purple with members of Elf called Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow . In 1975 Ritchie was separated from Deep Purple and decided to devote himself exclusively to Rainbow, then definitely recruited Ronnie James Dio. He recorded albums with Rainbow Rising (1976), On Stage (1977) and Long Live Rock 'n' Roll (1978). After recording Long Live Rock 'n' Roll, Ronnie James Dio left the group.

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After leaving Rainbow Ronnie James Dio as vocalist entered in one of the biggest bands of the '70s. That band was Black Sabbath. Dio replaced Ozzy Osbourne who entered drug treatment for addiction to alcohol and drugs. The group was presented with the difficult task of trying to follow in the gap having lost their original singer , however , Ronnie infused new blood into the band to leave the seventies heavy metal and more closer to heavy metal that was fashionable in 80s. With Ronnie , recorded Black Sabbath Heaven and Hell (1980 ) , Mob Rules ( 1981 ), direct Live Evil ( 1982) and Dehumanizer (1992 . After the release of the live album , Ronnie James Dio left Black Sabbath permanently , to found his own group, Dio. I gave debuted in 1983 with Holy Diver , which consiguó be gold in 1989 , with hits such as Stand Up and Shout , Rainbow in the Dark, Do not Talk to Strangers and Holy Diver.

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Ronnie James Dio, even when he is in his sixties, continued recording albums, touring and concerts. He reunited with former members of Black Sabbath Heaven and Hell and made a world tour in 2007-2009 where they spent in Europe, Asia, USA. UU., Mexico and South America.

The November 25, 2009, Wendy Dio, wife and manager, announced that Ronnie had been diagnosed with stomach cancer. The May 4, 2010, the remaining members of Heaven & Hell announced they were canceling all concert dates scheduled for the summer as a result of Dio's ill health. On May 14 Dio was hospitalized because the pain I was unbearable. The next day, according to bassist Geezer Butler wrote on their official website, there was no doubt that the end was imminent.

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This is the grave of Ronnie James Dio

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Dio's death occurred on May 16, 2010 at 7:45 a. m. (CDT), officials said. Wendy left a message on the official website of Dio: Today my heart is broken. Ronnie passed away on May 16 at 7:45 a. m. Many friends and family were able to give his farewell in private before we leave peacefully. Ronnie knew how much everyone loved him, so appreciate the love and support you have given us. Please give us a few days to absorb this terrible loss. I know he loved you all and his music will live forever.

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The May 30, 2010, a public tribute was held, with the call for people around the world, both fans and musicians. The funeral was conducted by Eddie Trunk, of That Metal Show. Celebrities who attended sang songs of Dio. There was also a sale of jackets to raise funds for the foundation of Dio cancer, called The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund.

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