The Vision Never Dies: Ronnie James Dio Passed Away 15 Years Ago

‘Rising’: Rainbow Soar A Second Time With A Classic Metal Album

Rainbow’s second album Rising, released on May 17, 1976, was soon living up to its name. It had a chart debut day on both sides of the Atlantic on June 5, as it entered both the UK and US bestsellers. That was despite the extensive changes in line-up from the first release, Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, a year before. Blackmore and lead vocalist Ronnie James Dio were the only constant members from the first album to the second. Recorded at Musicl…

Every year, May 16 marks the anniversary of the disappearance of Ronnie James Dio, emblematic figure of heavy metal, whose artistic and human heritage continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans around the world. A legendary voice and a life dedicated to the metal Born in 1942, Ronnie James Dio marked the [...]

On This Day in 2010, Rainbow Frontman 'Ronnie James Dio' Lost His Battle With Cancer at 67

Early Life and Musical Beginnings Ronnie James Dio was born as Ronald James Padavona on July 10, 1942, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He grew up in Cortland, New York, where he developed a passion for music. As a child, he learned to play the trumpet and French horn, which helped him build strong breathing techniques. […]

The vision never dies: Ronnie James Dio passed away 15 years ago – 105.7 The Point

Ronnie James Dio died on May 16, 2010, 15 years ago Friday. The metal legend passed away from stomach cancer at age 67.Born Ronald James Padavona on July 10, 1942, Dio's… Source

The vision never dies: Ronnie James Dio passed away 15 years ago

Dave Etheridge-Barnes/Getty Images Ronnie James Dio died on May 16, 2010, 15 years ago Friday. The metal legend passed away from stomach cancer at age 67. Born Ronald James Padavona on July 10, 1942, Dio’s music career first started to gain traction in the early ’70s with his band Elf, which would frequently open for Deep Purple. Through that, Dio met guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, with whom he formed Rainbow. Dio recorded three albums with Rainbo…

Almost 15 years ago Ronnie James Dio passed away. Exactly 35 years ago, the album LOCK UP THE WOLVES of his solo project appeared. A review. Almost 15 years ago Ronnie James Dio died of stomach cancer. The singer can't be forgotten from the heavy metal world. As part of Rainbow he develops international fame, later he sings the album, which remains the best Black Sabbath work for many to this day: HEAVEN AND HELL (1980). Even a metalhead,...