Dio

Dio
Formed: 1983
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Styles: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Group Members: Craig Goldy, Vinny Appice, Jimmy Bain, Vivian Campbell, Ronnie James Dio, Jens Johansson, Jeff Pilson, Claude Schnell, Scott Warren, Simon ...View All
Biography: For a brief spell during the mid-'80s, the heavy metal quintet Dio was one of the top U.S. concert attractions, boasting one of the most over-the-top stage acts of its time loaded with props and special effects (lasers, explosions, a giant dragon, etc.). The group's leader was singer Ronnie James Dio, ...Read full biography
Holy Diver
Released: 1983
Label: Warner Bros.
Critics' Rating:
After playing a major role in five positively classic heavy metal albums of the late '70s and early '80s (three with Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow and two with Black Sabbath), it seemed that singer Ronnie ...Read full review
Dream Evil
Released: 1987
Label: Warner Bros.
Critics' Rating:
Dream Evil is by no means a departure from the Dio formula that was so successful for his first three solo albums. All of the elements that made them so successful are yet again retained here. However, ...Read full review
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