Dio (baund)

Dio wis an American hivy metal baund led bi vocalist Ronnie James Dio formed in 1982 efter he left Black Sabbath. In an interview, available on the special edition re-release o Holy Diver, Dio states that he never intended tae begin a solo career. His intention wis tae form a new baund wi fellow umwhile Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. Namin the baund Dio made sense frae a commercial standpoint, as the name wis already well-kent at that time. Dio in Italian means "God".

Baund members

Final Members

• Ronnie James Dio – vocals (1982–1991, 1993–2010)
• Craig Goldy – guitar (1986–1989, 1999–2001, 2004–2005, 2006–2010)
• Rudy Sarzo – bass (2005–2010)
• Simon Wright – drums (1989–1991, 1999–2010)
• Scott Warren – keyboards (1993–2010)

Umwhile members

• Vivian Campbell – guitar (1982–1986)
• Vinny Appice – drums (1982–1989, 1993–1999)
• Jimmy Bain – bass (1982–1989, 1999–2004)
• Claude Schnell – keyboards (1984–1989)
• Rowan Robertson – guitar (1989–1991)
• Teddy Cook – bass (1989–1991)
• Jens Johansson – keyboards (1989–1991)
• Tracy G – guitar (1993–1999)
• Jeff Pilson – bass (1993–1997, 2004–2005)
• Larry Dennison – bass (1997–1999)
• Doug Aldrich – guitar (2001–2004, 2005–2006)

Tourin members

• Chuck Garric – bass (2000–2001)
• Rudy Sarzo – bass (2004–2005)
• Jerry Best (1995)
• Bob Daisley (1998)

Timeline

Discography

Main airticle: Dio discography

• Holy Diver (1983)
• The Last in Line (1984)
• Sacred Heart (1985)
• Dream Evil (1987)
• Lock Up the Wolves (1990)
• Strange Highways (1994)
• Angry Machines (1996)
• Magica (2000)
• Killing the Dragon (2002)
• Master of the Moon (2004)