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Band Timeline
Formation of Dio band
Debut album 'Holy Diver' released
Second and third albums: 'The Last in Line' and 'Sacred Heart'
Lineup changes and 'Dream Evil' album
Further lineup changes and evolving sound
Later albums and musical experimentation
Formation of Heaven & Hell and continued influence
Death of Ronnie James Dio and dissolution of the band
Albums
Members
History
Jimmy Bain
Bass guitar
Claude Schnell
Keyboard
Doug Aldrich
Electric guitar
Larry Dennison
Bass guitar
Craig Goldy
Electric guitar
Vinny Appice
Drums (drum set)
Simon Wright
Chuck Garric
Additional
Bass guitar
Scott Warren
Keyboard
Ronnie James Dio
Lead vocals
Eponymous
Craig Goldy
Electric guitar
Doug Aldrich
Electric guitar
Bob Daisley
Additional
Bass guitar
Ronnie James Dio
Lead vocals
Eponymous
Vivian Campbell
Electric guitar
Jeff Pilson
Bass guitar
Rudy Sarzo
Bass guitar
Jerry Best
Additional
Bass guitar
Jeff Pilson
Bass guitar
Teddy Cook
Bass guitar
Tracy G
Electric guitar
Vinny Appice
Drums (drum set)
Jens Johansson
Keyboard
Jake E. Lee
Electric guitar
Craig Goldy
Electric guitar
Jimmy Bain
Bass guitar
Craig Goldy
Electric guitar
Rowan Robertson
Electric guitar
Simon Wright
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 Dio
s place as a heavy metal giant.