Metal
United States
Dio
Ăber Dio
Heimatort
Cortland, NY, United States
GegrĂŒndet
1982
Genre
Metal
Prior to forming the heavy metal band Dio in 1982, singer-songwriter Ronnie James Dio had fronted three major bands: Elf, Rainbow, and Black Sabbath.
â Dioâs Platinum debut, 1983âs Holy Diver, is a genre-defining heavy metal album that spawned two classic hits, âHoly Diverâ and âRainbow In the Dark.â
â Their lineup has included Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell, Quiet Riot bassist Rudy Sarzo, and AC/DC drummer Simon Wright.
â Ronnie and bandmates Jimmy Bain and Vivian Campbell cowrote âStars,â a single recorded by the all-star heavy metal project Hear ân Aid to raise money for African famine relief.
â In 1999, the South Park episode âHooked on Monkey Fonicsâ featured an animated version of Dio performing âHoly Diverâ at a school dance.
â A frequent collaborator with Tenacious D, Ronnie was featured in the 2006 movie Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, and duo appeared in Dioâs video for âPush.â
â While it continues to be a matter of some debate, Ronnie James Dio takes credit for popularizing heavy metalâs iconic âdevil hornsâ hand gesture.
Musikalische EinflĂŒsseZu den musikalischen EinflĂŒssen von Dio gehören Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Cream und andere.
Beeinflusst von DioDio hat die Musik von Mötley CrĂŒe, Alejandro Sanz, Sabaton und anderen beeinflusst.
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