Dio (baund)

Dio
Dio in 2005. Frae left tae richt: Rudy Sarzo, Craig Coldy, Ronnie James Dio, Scott Warren and Simon Wright.
Background information
Oreigin	Cortland, New York Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Genres	Hivy metal, hard rock
Years active	1982–1991 1993–2010
Labels	Eagle, Warner Bros., Reprise, Universal, Vertigo, Phonogram, Spitfire, Sanctuary
Associate acts	Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Elf, Heaven & Hell, Wild Horses, Whitesnake, AC/DC, Giuffria, Rough Cutt, Quiet Riot, Clock, Def Leppard, Tenacious D
Wabsteid	www.ronniejamesdio.com
Past members	See: Dio baund Chronology section

Dio wis an American hivy metal baund led bi vocalist Ronnie James Dio formit in 1982 efter he left Black Sabbath wi intentions tae form a new baund wi fellae umwhile Black Sabbath memmer, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio wis chosen acause it made sense frae a commercial staundpoint, as the name wis awready well-kent at that time. Dio means "God" in Italian.

The baund dissolvit in 2010 when Dio dee'd o painch cancer.

Baund memmers

Feenal memmers

• 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 memmers

• 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 memmers

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

Timeline

Discografie

Main airticle: Dio discografie

• 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)