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Dio

Dio is a heavy metal band from United States, active 1982 to 2010. 12 releases and 20 musicians in the catalog.
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Facts

Genre
Heavy Metal
Origin
Cortland, United States
Formed
1982
Disbanded
2010
Releases
12

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 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.

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Former members

MusicianInstrumentsYears
Jens JohanssonKeyboard1989 to 1991
Simon Wright1989 to 2010
Vinny AppiceDrums (drum set)1982 to 1999
Bob DaisleyBass guitar1998 to 1998
Rudy SarzoBass guitar2005 to 2010
Vivian CampbellElectric guitar1982 to 1986
Craig GoldyElectric guitar1986 to 2010
Doug AldrichElectric guitar2001 to 2006
Ronnie James DioEponymous, Lead vocals1982 to 2010
Chuck GarricBass guitar2000 to 2001
Claude SchnellKeyboard1984 to 1989
Jake E. LeeElectric guitar1982 to 1982
Jerry BestBass guitar1985 to 1985
Jimmy BainBass guitar1982 to 2004
Jeff PilsonBass guitar1993 to 2005
Rowan RobertsonElectric guitar1989 to 1991
Scott WarrenKeyboard1993 to 2010
Teddy CookBass guitar1989 to 1991
Larry DennisonBass guitar1997 to 1999
Tracy GElectric guitar1993 to 1999

Albums

Other releases

EPs, demos, live records and compilations.

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