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Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, among others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Other musical projects include the collective fundraiser Hear 'n Aid. He was widely hailed as one of the most powerful singers in heavy metal, renowned for his consistently powerful voice. He often ranks as one of the greatest vocalists of all time.[citation needed] His idol was Mario Lanza[citation needed] and he rightly belongs in that class along with the other greats of all time.[citation needed] He is credited with popularizing the "metal horns" hand gesture in metal culture. Prior to his death, he was collaborating on a project with former Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice, under the moniker Heaven & Hell, whose only studio album, The Devil You Know, was released on April 28, 2009. Dio died of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010. One of the last songs he recorded was titled "Metal Will Never Die".
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Contractual Obligation #2: Live in Warsaw [2019]
Song | Duration |
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Smoke on the Water | 8:09 |
Newcastle Entertainment Centre: Newcastle, Australia 2001/03/14 [2019]
Song | Duration |
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Smoke On The Water |
Fire in the Sky: Rockin On [2018]
Song | Duration |
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Smoke on the Water |
A Fire in the Sky [2017]
Song | Duration |
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Smoke on the Water | 5:39 |
Classic Songs Live in Concert [2017]
Song | Duration |
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Smoke on the Water | 6:59 |
Since You Been Gone: The Essential Rainbow [2017]
Song | Duration |
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Gates of Babylon | 6:47 |
Rock & Metal Box [2016]
Song | Duration |
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Dream On | 4:31 |
A Tribute to Ronnie James Dio: This Is Your Life [2014]
Song | Duration |
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This Is Your Life | 3:26 |
The Many Faces of Black Sabbath: a Journey Through the Inner World of Black Sabbath [2014]
Song | Duration |
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Welcome To My Nightmare | 5:10 |
Going To Hell - A Tribute To Alice Cooper [2012]
Song | Duration |
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Welcome To My Nightmare |
Who Cares [2012]
Song | Duration |
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Smoke On the Water [Live] | 6:41 |
Who Cares [2012]
Song | Duration |
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Smoke On the Water | 6:41 |
The Ronnie James Dio Story: Mightier Than the Sword [2011]
Song | Duration |
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Love Is All | 3:17 |
The Temple of the King | 4:41 |
Long Live Rock 'n' Roll | 4:19 |
Gates of Babylon | 6:46 |
Die Young | 4:42 |
Heaven and Hell | 6:55 |
Children of the Sea | 5:35 |
The Mob Rules | 3:12 |
Voodoo | 4:32 |
Country Girl | 4:02 |
Holy Diver | 5:50 |
Rainbow in the Dark | 4:13 |
Rock 'n' Roll Children | 4:31 |
All the Fools Sailed Away | 7:11 |
I | 5:10 |
Push | 4:07 |
One More For the Road | 3:17 |
Shadow of the Wind | 5:37 |
Introducing: Deep Purple [2009]
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Love Is All | |
Smoke on the Water |
'80s Monster Ballads [2008]
Song | Duration |
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Dream On | 4:30 |
The Rules of Hell [2008]
Song | Duration |
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I | 5:14 |
Shadow of the Wind | 5:40 |
Live at Hammersmith Odeon [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Country Girl |
Still Rockin' at Their Best [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Love Is All |
This Is Rock Ballads: Essential '80s [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Dream On | 4:30 |
Guitar Gods: The Classic Rock Anthems [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Dream On | 4:30 |
Live in Munich 1977 [2006]
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Gates of Babylon [Promo Video][*] |
This Is Rock Anthems [Cleopatra] [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Dream On | 4:28 |
Best of Symfo Rock [2005]
Song | Duration |
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Gates of Babylon |
This Is Metal [2005]
Song | Duration |
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Dream On | 4:30 |
Welcome To The Nightmare: An All-Star Salute To Alice Cooper [2005]
Song | Duration |
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Welcome to My Nightmare | 5:13 |
A Tribute to Aerosmith [Big Eye] [2004]
Song | Duration |
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Dream On | 4:30 |
Live in London 1974 [2003]
Song | Duration |
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Smoke on the Water |
Purple and Other Colours [2003]
Song | Duration |
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Smoke on the Water [Live] | 5:59 |
This Is '80s Hair Metal [2003]
Song | Duration |
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Dream On | 4:28 |
Essential Metal Masters [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Welcome to My Nightmare | 5:11 |
In Concert with the London Symphony Orchestra [2000]
Song | Duration |
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Sitting in a Dream | 4:01 |
Love Is All | 4:40 |
Smoke on the Water | 6:44 |
Humanary Stew?: A Tribute to Alice Cooper [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Welcome to My Nightmare | 5:10 |
Carolina County Ball [1994]
Song | Duration |
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Ain't it All Amusing | |
Happy | |
Annie New Orleans | |
Rainbow | |
Do the Same Thing | |
Blanche |
Dehumanizer [1992]
Song | Duration |
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I | 5:11 |
Mob Rules [1981]
Song | Duration |
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Country Girl | 4:02 |
Mob Rules [Bonus Disc] [1981]
Song | Duration |
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Country Girl | 4:02 |
Heaven and Hell [1980]
Song | Duration |
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Die Young | 4:42 |
Long Live Rock 'n' Roll [1978]
Song | Duration |
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Gates of Babylon |
The Elf Albums [1978]
Song | Duration |
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Ain't It All Amusing | 5:01 |
Happy | 5:28 |
Annie New Orleans | 3:01 |
Rocking Chair Rock 'n' Roll Blues | 5:36 |
Rainbow | 4:00 |
Do the Same Thing | 3:10 |
Blanche | 2:31 |
Black Swampy Water | 3:43 |
Prentice Wood | 4:37 |
When She Smiles | 4:54 |
Good Time Music | 4:30 |
Liberty Road | 3:22 |
Shotgun Boogie | 3:07 |
Wonderworld | 5:03 |
Streetwalker | 7:07 |
Made in Japan [1972]
Song | Duration |
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Smoke on the Water | 7:37 |
Catch the Rainbow: The Anthology
Song | Duration |
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Gates Of Babylon | 6:47 |
Everybody Loves… The 70'S
Song | Duration |
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Smoke on the Water | 3:45 |
Guitar Rock Heroes
Song | Duration |
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Dream On | 4:31 |
Holy Diver Live
Song | Duration |
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Holy Diver [Live] | 4:46 |
The Heart of Classic Rock [Box Set]
Song | Duration |
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Smoke on the Water | 5:39 |
The Very Best of Rainbow
Song | Duration |
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Gates of Babylon | 6:47 |
Unknown Album
Song | Duration |
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Gates of Babylon | 6:46 |
I | 5:10 |
Smoke On the Water [Live] | 6:41 |
Die Young | 4:42 |
Stargazer | |
Love Is All | 4:40 |
Welcome to My Nightmare | 5:10 |
Amigo Bronco | 3:47 |
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen | 4:07 |
Catch The Rainbow | 6:37 |
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