There are two bands called Dio 1) Diois a heavy metalband led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio, ex Rainbowfounding member, born in Cortland, New York, who formed it in October 1982 after leaving Black Sabbath. In addition to Ronnie, Vivian Campbellplayed guitar; Jimmy Bain, bass; and Vinny Appice, drums. In May 1983 they released their debut album "Holy Diver,"on which Ronnie sang and played keyboards. To avoid having the vocalist stuck behind a keyboard in concert, the band recruited keyboardist Claude Schnell. Now a quintet, they released "The Last in Line"on July 2, 1984, followed by "Sacred Heart"on August 15, 1985.
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