As a Professional singer and classical music teacher I consider Dio one of the best singers of all time when you take into account timbre, versatility, musicality, technique, control, diction, storytelling, stage presence, longevity, consistency etc, etc…

He passed away May 16th 2010 and I cried for a solid week. He’s the person who made me a Metalhead. R.I.P. \m/ \m/

Ronnie James Dio played the trumpet as young man. This gives him the ability to control his breathing giving him such a powerful vocal range. He is not screaming, he is using a combination of head voice and glottal compression to “ sing” and not lose his voice.. Rest In Peace Ronnie..

I am 61 years old and still get chills every time I hear him belt out those high notes. Ronnie James Dio in Detroit hear we called the little man with the golden voice and I miss his music so much.

Loved when he joined "Black Sabbath" the "Heaven and Hell" album, the songs "Lonely is the Word" and "Heaven and Hell", first heard him with "Butterfly's Ball"

In 84 this WAS metal, the genre has changed much since. I saw this show and the tour in 1986 both at the Spectrum, how I wish I could go back to my high school days

One of most unique voices in rock history. Quite possibly the best voice. Thanks.

Metal got heavier, faster, nastier over the years.. but this right here, this sound, this voice... is original, pure heavy metal. This is where it comes from. Ronnie Dio even invented the "metal horns" hand gesture.

Ronnie James Dio was someone who traversed a lot of genres as they were being made. He started doing rockabilly as a teenager, but then he got into a band called Elf. They toured with Deep Purple and then the guitarist for Deep Purple formed Rainbow with the band members of Elf. He stuck for 3 albums and then left the band. He joined Black Sabbath, had 2 albums with them, left to start his solo career which is what you watched. He also did 2 more albums with Black Sabbath and his solo career has 10 albums.

" If you look up rock in an addictionary, this is what rock is" Thanx man. You're soooooo right!

At 5’4” he was COMPACT AWESOME! RIP RONNIE! You are loved and missed.

His name is Ronnie James Dio. He sang for Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and Heaven & Hell (which was the guitarist and bassist from Black Sabbth, and the drummer from this band.), as well other lesser known bands. He is also the guy that made the metal horns (🤘) a thing in the rock/metal scene.

He is capable of singing anything, but his voice is one of a kind

In my opinion he is the greatest singer ever. He got his breathing technique from playing the trumpet every day since he was a child, his autobiography 'Rainbow in the Dark: The Autobiography' is a must read. I saw him in concert twice in the 80's, the one time I remember well, I had general admission main floor tickets for 4 of us, we got to The Joe early in the morning, it was in the winter, we were outside in line freezing for hours before they let us in, were got up front to the stage against the barrier for it, definitely one of my most memorable concerts 🤘🏼

Dio was legendary. It’s amazing that huge voice came out of such a tiny dude.

Green, yellow, black, red or white love DIO. HE LOVED HIS FANS UP TO HIS PASSING, in 2010, you are awesome my friend. Keep the faith.

Ronnie James Dio. One of the best metal voices ever.🤟

The entire song is basically an examination of the Biblical message of 'The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth.' Of how the ones no one expected much from are ultimately the ones the world will turn to when needed... the question is will they give into the temptation to be petty and hold a grudge against those who looked down on them, or will they rise above their persecutors and become true heroes! Will they stand over the shattered remains of their bullies and gloat about how the tables have turned or let it go and prove their worth? That's what Ronnie means when he asks, 'Are we evil or divine?' Are we as bad as they say we are or are we something more?

I appreciate your reaction very much! You get it

Love Ronnie James Dio. A vocal powerhouse. He was the first vocalist for the band Rainbow. Some of those tracks showcase his range well from soft ballads such as Temple of the King to hard Rock tracks like Kill the King. Definitely an artist to get into and enjoy vocally and music writing too.

His descendants southern Italian,his grandmother and many grandmothers,mine also,in Southern Europe (Italy and Greece) use these goat horns with their fingers facing down, not up, to dispel evil.Very old folk habit.A powerful,dramatic passionate voice with clarity and intensity in every single word.A kind hearted man in real life.Rip Dio.

He was in bands since the late 50s. He went to pharmaceutical college and was the bassist in Elf. He was the vocalist of Elf when opening for Deep Purple on Stormbringer tour. Ritchie Blackmore a guitar god formed. Rainbow with Dio as singer. Dio went to Black Sabbath in 1980 forming Dio his own band in 1983

Little man, GIANT voice

Awesome reaction DIO is my very favorite performer of all time. He never had any vocal training but was a trumpet player as a child and began his career in 1957 and performed until his death in 2010 he fronted some of the best bands in history

RiP legend , 16th May will always be a sad day, I saw him live with Sabbath in Melbourne Australia....one of the best concerts !!! A car ad is currently using his song holy diver as the music ....try listening to 21st century greensleeves or Rainbow eyes by Rainbow (Dio singing) for another side of his voice

I was at this concert 8 months pregnant. Never missed a live show with Dio. He was my everything! Check out Elf and their album Carolina Count Ball. He dabbled in every kind of music kniwn to man. Ronnie James Dio was one of the best singers ever!!!

Ronnie James Dio, was and will always be, the greatest vocalist ever to grace the music industry. Also a lyrical genius, R . I .P ❤

Dio is on the Rushmore of best rock artists

An absolute heavy rock/metal virtuoso, the power of his singing and his vocal abilities are astounding, check out "Stargazer" from Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qLyIrJSAzcepgo0.html cheers

My first Dio concert was in the same year, 1984. Dokken was the opening act. It rocked.

Greatest metal singer ever....

He was in a band called elf and then was in rainbow then on to black sabbath before forming his own ban called DIO. Was at this concert and yes, it is hard rock.

this is in 1984....No Internet yet...Dio did get radio play... but going to see them LIVE was the best ...DIO put on get stage show...a must see...along with Iron Maiden and GWAR and others had big crazy great stage shows with little air play...good times growing up in the 70s and 80s...

Ronnie James Dio is an English solo artist who formerly sang for Black Sabbath, Rainbow, and Elf. One of the best vocalists of any genre. I saw the Last in Line tour in Mesa. AZ. Whitesnake was the opener. It was a real treat for me, being a young and upcoming metal vocalist.

I've totally recommended Dio in the past! Glad you finally got to hear the biggest voice in rock!

Ronnie James Dio was one of the greatest metal singers. Little man, giant voice! Dio, Bruce Dickinson of iron maiden, and Rob Halford of Judas Priest make up the Unholy Trinity of metal vocalists all are great and any track is awesome. if you haven't checked them out you definitely should! and if you want the high notes Rob Halford is your man.

I think, the reason why Robert Plant, Ian Gillan and espacially Ronny James reached this level is really, because in this time there was no other chance, it was the time of great voices, awesome songs the writing and the talent was more important than the production etc. they earned from this and as the time came and Abbey Roads etc. reached the level to do experimental productions, what floyd started with, it was like a holy grale that was open for them to make all what they got in their head and what they learnt in the years in the clubs etc. before possible. I really think this is the reason why they are on this high level! If I think of guitar player like Ritchie or Jimi Page, or Hendrix and the first time they were able to loob a riff, I can imagine what happened to them, because they played everything note by note before, they recoreded a whole album in one day, before, without any loob the thing was played from the beginning till the end, without faults, so next level loobs more space for performance and ideas! And then this trained awesome voices back than, especially DIO who ever worked on his voice and expression. It was really like a growing tree.

I was at this concert 8 months pregnant!! I saw his last ever concert in 2009 at hard rock cafe in atlantic city. The man is a force. My world fell apart when he died!

I have been fortunate enough to see Dio live from 3 tours : Last In Line , Sacred Heart , & Dream Evil respectively. While on vacation in L. A. I went to his tomb. Ronnie Dio and The Prophets Elf Rainbow Black Sabbath finally him solo as Dio , those are the career steps he took along a 50yr career in music

Saw him twice on this tour! Huntsville, AL one night and the next night in Atlanta, GA. Actually...we just had tickets to see him in Huntsville...and enjoyed the concert so much that we scrambled to get tickets for Atlanta the next night! Most certainly the best show that I have ever been to...both visually and sound wise.

Just appreciate RJD getting respect for his talent, his music, and his amazing stage presence. Top Marks!

Glad to see you’re out of the hospital. Many blessings to you my friend. 🙏

This is why I specified this version. I wanted you to hear him live. Its so much better then the official video. I always loved his voice and thought it would be new to you. I am glad you enjoyed it. Edit- I was 10 when this show was recorded in Philadelphia.

You should hear what comes right after that part in the concert...WOW....Glad u saw the Man. DIO.... The Man on the Silver Mountain....!!!!!

Oh. Such a deep dive to be had with Dio.

Really awesome song! Vivian Campbell was my favourite of Dio’s guitarists. Other than Iommi, of course. The live recordings from the first three tours are so damn good.

i was there at this concert. it was awesome!

Also check out Elf Carolina County Ball. You will hear just how powerful Ronnie James Dio voice is!

I grew up on Philadelphia, I’m 55. I was at this show and many more of his. He was such an amazing singer who’s powerful voice is captivating and confident. He left this earth way to soon but like many greats who are gone, we have their art to enjoy fir as long as we are here

You definitely picked one of the small handful of the greatest ever in Rock. Dickenson and Halford are a couple more.

Awesome reaction bro ! 🤘🤘🤘

*"DIO RULES!!👍👍👍🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥*

Ronny James Dio, professional since 1957 with the Prophets etc. then ELF, did an aweesome Job on Butterfly Ball, after ELF did the Tour with Deep Purple, he and Ritchie Blackmore founded Rainbow, after Rainbow he joined BLack Sabbath, then he started DIO, and in the end he reunited with Tommy Iommy from Black Sabbath and founded the Band Heaven and Hell. This is just a ery short cut of his history, everything he did was perfection! The songs Butterfly Ball and Sitting in a dream from Roger Glover ( Deep Purple Bass player ) are showing his full potential in clear voice singing, with Rainbow, he got a very unique setup, Cozy Powell ( one of the best drummers together with Ian Gillan and John Bohnham etc. ) Ritchie Blackmore, etc. We don`t have to talk about black sabbatch Viven etc.!

Ronnie James Dio was one of the greatest vocalists of all time, in my opinion. He was awesome with “Rainbow, Black Sabbath and solo, such a great voice and can sing anything and can get very heavy metal.

Saw Dio twice. Amazing shows

More Dio!!!

Lead singer Ronnie James Dio formed his solo band Dio in 1983... Prior to that, he was born Ronald James Padavona as an Italian-American on the East Coast. He changed his name to 'Dio' when he became a singer in the late 1950's and spent the 1960's singing in R&B/ do-wop groups. His Catholic upbringing left him resentful against the harsh religious rhetoric of the church... Around 1970, Ronnie Dio was introduced to the heavy rock genre of music w/ Led Zeppelin & Black Sabbath... he formed his own heavy rock band Elf in 1971, and opened for Deep Purple in the 70's. In 1975, Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore quit the band and enlisted Ronnie Dio to become the singer of his new band Rainbow... he recorded 3 albums by 1978 before he was fired (Blackmore wanted Rainbow to go in a pop rock direction w/ new singers) In 1979, Ronnie Dio was offered a job by Black Sabbath to replace original vocalist Ozzy Osbourne... he brought a new vigor to Black Sabbath in 1980, but he left after 2 albums in 1982... Having a name for himself as a vocalist, he formed the band Dio. Dio released their first album 'Holy Diver' in 1983, and it became a gold-selling success... the 2nd album 'The last in line' sold platinum (1 million copies in the US) in 1984... Dio carried on w/ various members until 1991, when Ronnie James Dio was offered to sing for Black Sabbath again in 1992. However, that reconciliation only lasted 1 album ('Dehumanizer' in '92) before he quit in '93 and reformed Dio. Sadly, Dio spent the 90's decade w/ low popularity as heavy metal music was in decline for years... Dio persevered after 2000, and reconciled once again w/ members of Black Sabbath in 2006 to form the band Heaven & Hell. In 2009, Ronnie was diagnosed w/ stomach cancer... he went for treatment until he passed away in 2010 at age 67 (R.I.P.) Ronnie James Dio was recognized for popularizing the "devil's horns" gesture at concerts 🤘 He said was inspired by his superstitious Catholic grandmother, who used the gesture to ward off the 'evil eye'...

Ronnie James Dio is the greatest vocalist of all time. No one even comes close to him!!🤘🤘

R.i.p. Ronnie James dio

He was a tiny guy, I don't know his height but I saw him and I was blown away. he was so small but his voice sounded like ti was gonna make the arena crumble down.

This what we all call TRUE METAL!!!

Ronald James Padavona, Italian American, adopted the Dio surname in early 60's after a Mobster of italian mafia, Johnny Dio. Started the trompet at 5 years old. Started career in 1955 and first record in 1957. Became a singer and Bass player. Dio sang Doo woop and Blues and Jazz crooner and combined with his baroque approach in Ronnie Dio and the prophets, And many variations of that band . In 1967 he created electric elves that became Elves then Elf around 1970. Which was more blues rock and Hard rock oriented, Heavy. Elf did 3 albums between 1972 and 1975, produced By Roger Glover , bass player of Deep Purple mark II. Dio left the bass live after 1974 becoming just Frontman. Dio sang also the famous Love is All on Butterfly Ball from Roger Glover. Elf did numberous times the opening for Deep Purple mark III ( with David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes ). When Ritchie Blackmore ( guitar ) decided to leave Deep Purple after the Stormbringer tour, he took Dio and all the Elf members ( except Guitarist 😄) and form Rainbow. Then even there re some line up changes, Dio did the 3 first albums that were very influencal in what heavy metal elvolved into , Ritchie's blackmore Rainbow ( 1975), the thunderous Rainbow'S rising (1976) and Long Live Rock n roll (1978). Blackmore wanted a more commercial style , Dio left , and joined Black Sabbath after Ozzy firing. He did 2 masterpieces with them, Heaven and Hell (1980) , and Mob Rules (1981). After some issues on the mixing of the Live Evil (1982), Dio with drummer Vinny Appice did formed Dio. Dio did a lot of good albums , among them Holy diver (1983) and Last in line (1984). He did rejoined Sabbath for a very heavy album called Dehumanizer(1992) then left again and pursuit his solo Band In 2006 , The Dio Sabbath incarnation reformed within the moniker Heaven & Hell , and did the Devil you know (2008). Unfortunally Dio passed away in 2010 from a stomach cancer. He was 67 years old ( he s born in 1942).

Dio is THE DEFINITION of hard rock!🙂🤘

Dio commands an audience, His audience participation is fantastic as well you can’t really see that in one song, I saw him live in San Antonio in 82 ozzy ozbournes guitarist was playing with him then jake e lee .

He is the Man on the Silver Mountain, Ronnie James Dio! He was a great performer, dude was 5'4" yet could project that massive voice and those cool gestures to the back of an arena, he understood stagecraft and he was actually a really cool, down to Earth dude, loved his fans and always took time to sign merch and take pics; also a huge sports fan, he loved the NY Yankees, was a lifetime season ticket holder.

He was also in the band Rainbow, lots of great hits. Seen this tour when I was 15.

Thank you so much young man you just rocked me out

If he was as tall as his voice is powerful he could touch the sun 🌞

Yeah, this is true heavy metal. Everything else is an offshoot of this era. As this is the original offshoot era, of the beginnings of metal, made to perfection.🤘

I was actually at that concert at the spectrum. What an incredible show. Absolutely incredible singer hell of a voice

With that voice, he actually started out as a bass player.

Dio is the most amazing vocalist ever he is always been very professional in every endeavor it started back in the late 50s so he came from the Motown and early blues other forms of music including classical so he knows his shit

I was in that crowd! Good times, about 10 feet away from the center of the stage.

This band was it!!! Viv Campbell was one of the upper echelon “new” gunslingers on the scene. The metal shoes were absurdly over the top with production. What a glorious time yo have been going to concerts. Late 70’s-late 80’s. Having seen this, you can now see that bands like Ratt, Motley Crue, Bon Jiovi , Def Leppard aren’t close to the same level. I think you’d like Badlands. Another great singer who was briefly in Black Sabbath like Dio was. Also, A great guitarist who was in Ozzy Osborne, Jake E Lee.

I saw him in ELF many times in Syracuse NY in the very early seventies. ELF got the opening gig for Deep Purple and when Blackmore left Purple he took the entire band, minus Dio's cousin Dave Feinstein (guitar) and the first Rainbow album was born with the hit "Man On The Silver Mountain."

Ronnie James Dio - Was the singer for Rainbow, the second singer for Black Sabbath, and the solo Dio band. He gave us the "Devil horns" hand sign. Which he got from his grandma to ward off the evil eye. He was an amazing singer and had some great musicians in the bands. He is considered a godfather of heavy rock/metal, and in no way in the same category as Axl Rose who was ok but isnt the same category, kind of insulting dude. Haha

This guy is responsible for 🤘horns up and unbelievable live.❤️🎼❤️🎶❤️🔥🔥🔥you’ll probably love The man on the silver mountain too. Think about those old microphones and no auto tune….you had to be good,facts.😊

Ronnie James Dio was amazing .... sang for Rainbow, Black Sabbath ,Solo and many more.... what a magician....please explore his catalogue ...sooooo many great songs ....it's hard to recommend one , greensleeves. Man on the silver Mountain, heaven and hell

Possibly my fav singer ever

Glad you're okay🤠

I got to chat with him for about an hour or so backstage around 2000. All we talked about was baseball. He was a diehard Yankees fan, and I am Red Sox all the way, and we kept it friendly. It was a magnificent afternoon.

rip rommie-u as one of the best-from singind doo wop back in the 50- checkout -an angel is missing- dud had such q range- after they iicked oazzy outa black sabbath-dioo took oz place on the 1982 album - the mob rubes- plus he had his ownd -dio- the elves-rainbow- dude was a beast at 5 foot 4 lol- rip ronie

True metal. Great singer. Love Dio

“Huh… I can’t see this being metal.” Oh you are absolutely in for a treat. Sit back and enjoy friend 🤘🤘🤘

Saw this tour..was AWESOME

Founding member of of (Ritchie Blackmore's) Rainbow, powerhouse singer, such a pure rock voice.

Yes you can love Herbie Hancock,Miles Davis,Gordon Liightfoot and Dio all at the same time. Great is great

Hello from Cody Wyoming! you're awesome keep it up🤠 I saw Dio live 1984 Fort Collins Colorado blew my mind!!!

Amen, brother ! This is Rock!!!

He is the GOAT!! I have loved this man when I was in school!!

Metals greatest singer,legend R.I.P RONNIE JAMES DIO

Just subscribed to your channel while watching this reaction. Ronnie James Dio (1942-2010) RIP.....In my opinion, the greatest Metal vocalist of all time. This video was from the “Last in Line” tour 84/85...my first (of over 200) concerts I’ve attended since the age of 14. Ronnie is hands down the greatest male Rock/Metal singer of all time. A few suggestions I think you would also like, Rainbow: Stargazer (1976) Black Sabbath: Sign of The Southern Cross (1981) Dio: Don’t talk to Strangers (1983) I could keep suggesting songs from Ronnie James Dio over his 50+ year career all day and night..thanks for posting this reaction.

One of the nicest guys in the biz. My family was friends with Ronnie. Always gracious, always caring and generous. I am named after one his early guitarists who was killed in an auto accident. Long live RJD

The best heavy metal singer ever

Right on

I skimmed the comments, and I know I'm six months late to this party but... Ronnie James Dio's Father made him practice the trumpet as a child. He played two to four hours a day - a key part in why Dio has the powerful voice he has... had. Dio saved my life, but that's a story for another time.

This is Metal music Art and the artist name Timeless Legend Dio.

Check out "Jorn Lande" he was the one Black Sabbath brought in when DIO died on their 2010 European tour. He did a DIO tribute album and he did "The Covers" album, "On and On" by UFO Gary Barden, "Stormbringer" by Deep Purple Glenn Hughs, "Perfect Strangers" DP Ian Gillian, "Fool for Your Loving" by Whitesnake David Coverdale and DIO

Believe it or not, Ronnie started his career back in the 50's as a Doo Wop singer

RIP RJD 😢 One of the greatest Trail Blazers for metal! Truly influenced my taste in music. I’m 56 and still stop what I’m doing when I hear him. Saw a great Documentary about him in theaters.