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Dio

Dio was an American heavy metal band whose only permanent member the rock singer Ronnie James Dio was. He founded the band in October 1982 together with drummer Vinny Appice, after both had left their band Black Sabbath.

Founding Members

Vocals, keyboards Ronnie James Dio († 2010)
Drums Vinny Appice (up to 1989, 1993-2001)
Guitar Vivian Campbell (until 1986)
Bass Jimmy Bain (up to 1989, 1998-2004)

Last Band Members

Vocals Ronnie James Dio
Guitar Craig Goldy (1986-1989, 1998-2001, 2004-2005, from 2006)
Drums Simon Wright (1989-1991, from 2001)
Keyboard Scott Warren (from 1993)
Bass Rudy Sarzo (Tour 2004, 2005)

Important former Members

Keyboard Claude Schnell (1984-1989)
Guitar Rowan Robertson (1989-1991)
Bass Teddy Cook (1989-1991)
Keyboard Jens Johansson (1989-1991)
Bass Jeff Pilson (1993-1997, 2004-2005)
Guitar Tracy G (1993-1998)
Bass Larry Dennison (1997-1998)
Guitar Doug Aldrich (2001-2004, 2005-2006)

Tour and Session Members

Bass Chuck Garric (Tour 2000-2001)

Dio Merchandise

Dio Sheet Music, and Songbooks

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Dio CD's, DVD's, Downloads, LP's, and Blu-Rays

Holy Diver Live (2006)

Recorded in London during 1995, HOLY DIVER LIVE finds revered metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio recreating his classic '83 solo debut in its entirety onstage. Opening with the barnstorming "Stand Up and Shout," Dio leads his proficient band through each ...

Master Of The Moon (2004)

There's something about a post-millennium album cover that features a giant blue-horned minion of Satan in pre-pounce with an illuminated crystal ball in its leathery hand that simply warms the soul, and the fact that it adorns a record called ...

	Dio - Holy Diver Live (2005) DTS Sound Captured live in front of a sold-out London crowd, Ronnie James Dio delivers a truly memorable performance. This DVD features the classic Holy Diver album in its entirety from start to finish, recorded live for the very first time in ...
	Dio - We Rock (2005) A staple of heavy metal aficionados, Dio is known as much for their extravagant costumes and explosive live show as they are for their music. That's saying a lot, considering that front man Ronnie James Dio is a former member ...

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