Ronnie James Dio
Birthday: 10 July 1942, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA
Birth Name: Ronald James Padavona
Height: 163 cm
How many rock stars can brag about recording and touring consistently in six different decades? That's just one of the many claims to fame enjoyed by Ronnie James Dio. Born on July 10, 1942, this ...Show More
You can't tell young people what to do. You can't tell 'em because they'll look at you and say, 'Wel Show more
You can't tell young people what to do. You can't tell 'em because they'll look at you and say, 'Well, how can you tell me not to do that when you were there doing it yourself?' Or supposedly were doing it yourself. I think you must let everyone live their life the way they have to. Hide
I was in [Black] Sabbath at the time. The gesture was a symbol that I thought was reflective of what Show more
I was in [Black] Sabbath at the time. The gesture was a symbol that I thought was reflective of what that band was supposed to be all about. It's NOT the devil's sign like we're here with the devil. It's an Italian thing I got from my Grandmother. It's to ward off the Evil Eye or to give the Evil Eye, depending on which way you do it. It's just a symbol but it had magical incantations and attitudes to it and I felt it worked very well with Sabbath. So I became very noted for it and then everybody else started to pick up on it and away it went. But I would never say I take credit for being the first to do it. Hide
The music industry's actions at the time of 9/11 and since have been actions driven by patriotism in Show more
The music industry's actions at the time of 9/11 and since have been actions driven by patriotism in most instances, and greed and stupidity to a lesser degree. Sounds like real life doesn't it? Hide
Lyrically I like to use themes that make the listener use his or her imagination, and to give a litt Show more
Lyrically I like to use themes that make the listener use his or her imagination, and to give a little of the lessons I've learned in my own life. Hide
My childhood was safe and sane. No abuse and no traumas. I was surrounded by a large and loving fami Show more
My childhood was safe and sane. No abuse and no traumas. I was surrounded by a large and loving family who taught me the importance of hard work and a meaningful education. Hide
Saddam's fate should be in the hands of his country men. They were the major victims of his brutal r Show more
Saddam's fate should be in the hands of his country men. They were the major victims of his brutal reign and should decide his life, death, or permanent imprisonment. Personally, I would lock him away forever. Hide
I always wanted to be a basketball player.
I always wanted to be a basketball player.
Music, Rock and Roll music especially, is such a generational thing. Each generation must have their Show more
Music, Rock and Roll music especially, is such a generational thing. Each generation must have their own music, I had my own in my generation, you have yours, everyone I know has their own generation. Hide
I've never taken vocal lessons. My early trumpet training and a fortunate talent for singing has alw Show more
I've never taken vocal lessons. My early trumpet training and a fortunate talent for singing has always been enough for me. In the case of rock singing, I've always felt it was better to remain a bit untrained to maintain your individuality. Hide
The best subjects are always people, who never fail to amaze me by their unpredictability.
The best subjects are always people, who never fail to amaze me by their unpredictability.
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