Ronald James Padavona , known professionally as Ronnie James Dio or simply Dio, was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He fronted and/or founded numerous groups including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio, and Heaven & Hell. He is credited with popularizing the "metal horns" hand gesture in metal culture and was known for his medieval-themed lyrics. Dio possessed a powerful, versatile vocal range, and was capable of singing both hard rock and lighter ballads.
“You run along the rainbow
And never leave the ground,
Still you don’t know why.”
"Sacred Heart" on Sacred Heart (1985)
Lyrics
“I refuse to be beaten in any way shape or form, so I'm gonna beat this too.”
From "A 39 News Interview in Houston" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXTL6EqHqkc
"Heaven and Hell" on Heaven and Hell (1980)
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From "Dio's Live At The Spectrum" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwX8yF8k0ls
“If there isn't light when no one sees
Than how can I know what you might believe?…”
"The Sign of the Southern Cross" on Mob Rules (1981)
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"Rainbow in the Dark" on Holy Diver (1983)
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From "A 39 News Interview in Houston" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXTL6EqHqkc
“I’ll smash your face in,
But with a smile,
All together you’ll never
Be stronger than me.”
"I" on Dehumanizer (1992)
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"Egypt (The Chains Are On)" on The Last in Line (1984)
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"Stand Up and Shout" on Holy Diver (1983)
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"Children of the Sea" on Heaven and Hell (1980)
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"All the Fools Sailed Away" on Dream Evil (1987)
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“Don't look behind
'Cause a tear that never dries
Can only make you blind.”
"Like the Beat of a Heart" on Sacred Heart (1985)
Lyrics
Speaking on his plans for the Dio album Master of the Moon, interview https://ronniejamesdiosite.com/NewsInterviews/Interviews/metalmastersJAN04/MMjan04RJD.html, Metal Masters, January 2004
