Ronald James Padavona born on July 10, 1942 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Listened to a great deal of opera while growing up. At age 5 began to learn to play the trumpet. Was influenced vocally by American tenor Mario Lanza. Participated in the high school band program and was one of the youngest members.
During High School in 1957 formed his own r-n-r band. “The Vegas Kings” later ” Ronnie and the Rumblers” and then ” Ronnie and the Redcaps”
1957 The Vegas Kings
Dio-Bass guitar
Billy DeWolfe-lead singer
Nick Pantas-guitar
Tom Rogers- drums
Jack Musci-saxaphone
Jack left band in 1960 and Dick Botoff-guitar joined.
Releasing 2 singles. On the second single was An Angel Is Missing/ What’d I Say featuring Dio on vocals for both tracs
Spirited Soul 🐺 