Dio (band)

Dio
Dio
	Dio in 2005
Background information
Origin	Cortland, New York, U.S.
Genres	Heavy metal
Discography	Dio discography
Years active	1982–2010
Labels	Eagle; Warner Bros.; Reprise; Universal; Vertigo; Phonogram; Spitfire; Sanctuary;
Spinoffs	Heaven & Hell; Last in Line; Dio Disciples;
Spinoff of	Black Sabbath; Rainbow;
Past members	See below
Website	www.ronniejamesdio.com

Dio was an American heavy metal band formed in 1982 and led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio. Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice.^[1] The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial standpoint,^{[citation needed]} as the name was already well known at that time.

The band released ten studio albums and had numerous lineup changes over the years, with Dio himself being the only constant member. Guitarists included Vivian Campbell, Craig Goldy, Doug Aldrich, Warren DeMartini,^[2] Tracy G, Jake E. Lee and Rowan Robertson.

The band dissolved in 2010 when Ronnie James Dio died of stomach cancer at the age of 67. R. J. Dio has sold over 50 million records worldwide.^[3]

^ Saulnier, Jason (March 24, 2012). "Vinny Appice Interview". Music Legends. Archived from the original on June 12, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
^ "Ratt Guitarist Joins Dio!". Blabbermouth.net. 2003-04-30. Archived from the original on 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2015-12-21.
^ "R. J. Dio Biography". ronniejamesdio.com. 2024-06-02. Retrieved 2024-06-02.

[Music_Legends-1] Saulnier, Jason (March 24, 2012). "Vinny Appice Interview". Music Legends. Archived from the original on June 12, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2013.

[2] "Ratt Guitarist Joins Dio!". Blabbermouth.net. 2003-04-30. Archived from the original on 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2015-12-21.

[3] "R. J. Dio Biography". ronniejamesdio.com. 2024-06-02. Retrieved 2024-06-02.

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