Dio
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1982 in Los Angeles, California, United States
- Died: 2010
- Active: 1982 - 2010
Biography
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 drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial standpoint, as the name was already well known at that time. The band released ten studio albums and had numerous lineup changes over the years, with Dio himself being the only constant member.
Genres
Dio Discography
- Holy Diver (1983) - Album - rated 3.83/5
- The Last in Line (1984) - Album - rated 3.89/5
- Sacred Heart (1985) - Album - rated 3.81/5
- Dream Evil (1987) - Album - rated 3.51/5
- Lock Up the Wolves (1990) - Album - rated 2.98/5
- Strange Highways (1994) - Album - rated 3.05/5
- Angry Machines (1996) - Album - rated 2.51/5
- Inferno: Last in Live (1998) - Album
- The Very Beast of Dio (2000) - Compilation - rated 3.8/5
- Magica (2000) - Album - rated 3.07/5
- Killing the Dragon (2002) - Album - rated 3.16/5
- Master of the Moon (2004) - Album - rated 3.14/5
Members
- Ronnie James Dio - Vocals (1982–2010)
- Vivian Campbell - Guitar (1982–1986)
- Jimmy Bain - Bass (1982–1989; 1999–2004)
- Vinny Appice - Drums (1982–1989; 1993–1999)
- Claude Schnell - Keyboards (1983–1989)
- Craig Goldy - Guitar (1986–1989; 1999–2001)
- Jeff Pilson - Bass (1993–1996; 2004)
- Tracy G - Guitar (1993–1999)
- Simon Wright - Drums (1989–1991; 1999–2010)
- Scott Warren - Keyboards (1994–2010)