Dio was an American heavy metal band formed in 1982 and led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio. Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The band released ten studio albums and had numerous lineup changes over the years, with Dio himself being the only constant member. Guitarists included Vivian Campbell, Craig Goldy, Doug Aldrich, Warren DeMartini, Tracy G, Jake E. Lee and Rowan Robertson. The band dissolved in 2010 when Ronnie James Dio died of stomach cancer at the age of 67. Ronnie James Dio has sold over 50 million records worldwide.
Biography
Origins and Holy Diver (1982–1983) In 1982, disagreements originating over the mixing of Black Sabbath's Live Evil album resulted in the departures of Ronnie James Dio and Vinny Appice from the band. Wanting to continue together as a band, the two formed Dio in October 1982 in Los Angeles with bassist, and Dio's former bandmate in Rainbow, Jimmy Bain and guitarist Jake E. Lee (formerly of then-up-and-upcoming bands Ratt and Rough Cutt). Not long after the band's formation, Dio parted ways with Lee (who would later join Ozzy Osbourne's solo band) due to musical...
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Concerts
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Members
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- 1982–1982Jake E. Lee — electric guitar
- 1982–1986Vivian Campbell — electric guitar, original
- 1982–1989Vinny Appice — drums (drum set), original
- 1982–1989Jimmy Bain — bass guitar, original
- 1982–1991Ronnie James Dio — eponymous, lead vocals, original
- 1984–1989Claude Schnell — keyboard
- 1985–1985Jerry Best — additional, bass guitar
- 1986–1989Craig Goldy — electric guitar
- 1989–1991Teddy Cook — bass guitar
- 1989–1991Jens Johansson — keyboard
- 1989–1991Rowan Robertson — electric guitar
- 1989–1991Simon Wright
- 1993–1996Jeff Pilson — bass guitar
- 1993–1999Vinny Appice — drums (drum set), original
- 1993–1999Tracy G — electric guitar
- 1993–2010Ronnie James Dio — eponymous, lead vocals, original
- 1993–2010Scott Warren — keyboard
- 1997–1999Larry Dennison — bass guitar
- 1998–1998Bob Daisley — additional, bass guitar
- 1999–2001Craig Goldy — electric guitar
- 1999–2004Jimmy Bain — bass guitar, original
- 1999–2010Simon Wright
- 2000–2001Chuck Garric — additional, bass guitar
- 2001–2004Doug Aldrich — electric guitar
- 2004–2005Craig Goldy — electric guitar
- 2004–2005Jeff Pilson — bass guitar
- 2005–2006Doug Aldrich — electric guitar
- 2005–2010Rudy Sarzo — bass guitar
- 2006–2010Craig Goldy — electric guitar
Discography
82 releases from MusicBrainz · ★ 6 in my collection
Albums (11)
- 1983★Holy Diver
- 1984★The Last in Line
- 1985★Sacred Heart
- 1987Dream Evil
- 1990Lock Up the Wolves
- 1993Strange Highways
- 1996Angry Machines
- 2000Magica
- 2002Killing the Dragon
- 2004Master of the Moon
- 2023At The Edge
EPs (1)
- 1986The Dio E.P.
Singles (13)
- 1983★Holy Diver
- 1983Rainbow in the Dark
- 1984Mystery
- 1984★The Last In Line
- 1984We Rock
- 1985Hungry for Heaven
- 1985Rock ’n’ Roll Children
- 1986Time to Burn
- 1987All the Fools Sailed Away
- 1987I Could Have Been a Dreamer
- 1989Wild One
- 1990Hey Angel
- 2009Electra
More: singles, compilations, live & other releases
Lives (30)
- 1985Like the Beat of a Heart
- 1986Intermission
- 1987Falling Stars
- 1996Holy Evil
- 1998Backstage Pass - Excerpts From INFERNO: Live in Line
- 1998DIO's Inferno: The Last in Live
- 1999Live in Gelsenkirchen, Germany 16.06.1999
- 2000Iron Magica
- 2003Evil or Divine: Live in New York City
- 20042004-07-21: Gothenburg, Sweden
- 2004Chasing Rainbows - Live at the Coliseum Washington 1984
- 2006Holy Diver Live
- 2008Back Alive
- 2010Dio at Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987
- 2010Dragon Head
- 2010Live - We Rock
- 2013Finding the Sacred Heart: Live in Philly 1986
- 2014Live in London: Hammersmith Apollo 1993
- 2020Philadelphia '94
- 2021Philadelphia Freedom — Live at Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA. 1984
- 2022Dio At Donington '83 (Live)
- 2022Dio At Donington '87 (Live)
- 2022Holy Diver (live at Donington ’83)
- 2022The Hands of Fate (Live 1987)
- 20231983-12-28: Selland Arena, Fresno, CA
- 2024Ronnie's Birthday Show (Millwaukee broadcast 1994)
- —1987-08-22: Castle Donington, UK
- —2003-07-08: Gothenburg, Sweden
- —2004-08-24: Estadio Chile, Santiago, Chile
- —The Spectrum 1984
Compilations (27)
- 1990Il Rock
- 1991Dio Great Box
- 1992Diamonds: The Best of Dio
- 1994The Best Music Collection: Smoke on the Water
- 1996Best Ballads
- 1997Anthology
- 1998Master Series
- 1999Dream Evil / Trying to Burn the Sun
- 2000The Very Beast of Dio
- 2001Anthology, Volume Two
- 2003Stand Up and Shout: The Dio Anthology
- 2003The Collection
- 2004We Rock: Greatest Hits
- 2005Metal Hits
- 2007Magica & Killing the Dragon
- 2007Rock Legends
- 2010★Greatest Hits
- 2010Tournado (limited edition tour box set)
- 2012The Singles Box Set (1983–1993)
- 2012The Very Beast of Dio, Volume 2
- 2016A Decade of Dio: 1983-1993
- 2016From Heaven to Hell
- 2016Special Of
- 20175 Classic Albums
- 2022Business In Hell (Live 1994)
- 2023The Studio Albums (1996-2004)
- —The Last in Line / Sacred Heart