Formed in 1982 and led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio, after he left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice.
Naming the band Dio made sense from a commercial standpoint, as the name was already well-known at that time. Dio in Italian means "God".
The band released ten studio albums and had numerous line-up changes over the years with Ronnie James Dio having been the only constant member.
Guitarists have included Craig Goldy (most recent guitarist), Doug Aldrich, Vivian Campbell, Tracy G, Jake E. Lee and Rowan Robertson.
Dio in 1993. From left to right: Vinny Appice
Tracy G, Ronnie James Dio, and Jeff Pilson.
Background information
Origin Cortland, New York, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Genres Heavy metal, power metal
Years active 1982–1991
1993–2010
Labels :
- Eagle
- Warner Bros.
- Reprise
- Universal
- Vertigo
- Phonogram
- Spitfire
- Sanctuary
Associated acts :
- Black Sabbath
- Rainbow
- Elf
- Heaven & Hell
- Wild Horses
- Whitesnake
- AC/DC
- Giuffria
- Rough Cutt
- Quiet Riot
- Clock
- Def Leppard
Website www.ronniejamesdio.co
Band 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)
Former members
- Vinny Appice – drums (1982–1989, 1993–1999)
- Jake E. Lee - guitar (1982)
- Jimmy Bain – bass (1982–1989, 1999–2004)
- Vivian Campbell – guitar (1982–1986)
- 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)
Touring members
- Chuck Garric – bass (2000–2001)
- Jerry Best (1995)
- Bob Daisley (1998)
