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