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Also known as Dio Disciples
American heavy metal band
Key facts
- Origin
- Cortland, New York , U.S.
- Genres
- Heavy metal
- Works
- 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
via Wikipedia infobox
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Encyclopedic overview
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 member, drummer Vinny Appice. 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, 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. Ronnie James Dio has sold over 50 million records worldwide.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Dio” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.