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Members

History

Name
Begin
End
Occupation

Bob Daisley

1998
1998

Additional

Bass guitar

Chuck Garric

2000
2001

Bass guitar

Additional

Claude Schnell

1984
1989

Keyboard

Craig Goldy

1986
1989

Electric guitar

Craig Goldy

1999
2001

Electric guitar

Craig Goldy

2004
2005

Electric guitar

Craig Goldy

2006
2010

Electric guitar

Doug Aldrich

2001
2004

Electric guitar

Doug Aldrich

2005
2006

Electric guitar

Jake E. Lee

1982
1982

Electric guitar

Jeff Pilson

1993
1996

Bass guitar

Jeff Pilson

2004
2005

Bass guitar

Jens Johansson

1989
1991

Keyboard

Jerry Best

1985
1985

Additional

Bass guitar

Jimmy Bain

1982
1989

Bass guitar

Jimmy Bain

1999
2004

Bass guitar

Larry Dennison

1997
1999

Bass guitar

Ronnie James Dio

1982
1991

Lead vocals

Eponymous

Ronnie James Dio

1993
2010

Eponymous

Lead vocals

Rowan Robertson

1989
1991

Electric guitar

Rudy Sarzo

2005
2010

Bass guitar

Scott Warren

1993
2010

Keyboard

Simon Wright

1989
1991

Simon Wright

1999
2010

Teddy Cook

1989
1991

Bass guitar

Tracy G

1993
1999

Electric guitar

Vinny Appice

1982
1989

Drums (drum set)

Vinny Appice

1993
1999

Drums (drum set)

Vivian Campbell

1982
1986

Electric guitar

Story of Dio

Ronnie James Dio, following his departure from Black Sabbath (a split fueled by disagreements over the Live Evil album mix), launched his eponymous heavy metal band in 1982. The shrewdly chosen name, already synonymous with the powerful vocalist, provided a strong commercial foundation. Dio`s initial lineup included former Sabbath bandmate Vinny Appice on drums, along with Jake E. Lee on guitar and Jimmy Bain on bass. Lee was quickly replaced by Vivian Campbell, solidifying a lineup that would soon make waves.

Over the next decade, Dio released ten studio albums, becoming a force in the metal world. However, the band experienced numerous lineup changes, with Dio himself remaining the sole constant member. A veritable who`s-who of guitarists passed through the ranks, including Vivian Campbell, Craig Goldy, Doug Aldrich, Warren DeMartini, Tracy G, Jake E. Lee, and Rowan Robertson. Despite this revolving door of musicians, the band maintained a distinct identity, fueled by Dio’s unmatched vocal prowess.

The bands legacy ended tragically in 2010 with the death of Ronnie James Dio from stomach cancer at age 67. His influence, however, remains undeniable, with over 50 million records sold worldwide, cementing Dios place as a heavy metal giant.

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