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1980s · Metal·1982–2010

Dio

Dio connects directly to 20 artists, and through them to at least 65 more acts. Jens Johansson played in Yngwie J. Malmsteen’s Rising Force (1984–1989), Mastermind (since 1998) and Cain’s Offering (since 2014), among others. Jeff Pilson played in The Lake Balboa Fire Choir, Lynch Pilson and Dokken (1983–2001, 2 stints), among others. Claude Schnell played in Rough Cutt (1981–1983) and Last in Line (2012–2015).

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Yngwie J. Malms…MastermindCain’s OfferingJohanssonStratovariusThe Lake Balboa…Lynch PilsonDokkenSteel DragonForeignerRough CuttLast in LineHellionQueensrÿcheOperation: Mind…Rhino BucketUFOLionHeavy BonesFreak of NatureMungo JerryBitter PillRainbowMother’s ArmyUriah HeepBeasto BlancoCheap TrickJourneyESPGene Loves Jeze…Black Knights R…GiuffriaResurrection Ki…BudgieCraig Goldy's R…VASTBang TangoRaiding the Roc…Logan/RobertsonGreat WhiteRandy Jackson's…Jens JohanssonJeff PilsonClaude SchnellSimon WrightJerry BestBob DaisleyChuck GarricCraig GoldyRowan RobertsonTeddy CookDio
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Members

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Bands & Artists Connected to Dio

65 acts · 2 hops out

Where Dio’s collaborators go next — the other bands, founded groups, and side projects their direct connections belong to.

Jens Johansson

Jeff Pilson

Claude Schnell

Simon Wright

Jerry Best

Bob Daisley

Chuck Garric

Craig Goldy

Rowan Robertson

Teddy Cook

Tracy G

Larry Dennison

Jimmy Bain

Background

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…via Wikipedia

Career Highlights

10 albums
Formed
1982
Active
1982–2010
Listeners
1,507,705Last.fm
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Selected Discography

  1. 1983Holy Diver
  2. 1984The Last in Line
  3. 1985Sacred Heart
  4. 1987Dream Evil
  5. 1990Lock Up the Wolves
  6. 1993Strange Highways
  7. 1996Angry Machines
  8. 2000Magica
  9. 2002Killing the Dragon
  10. 2004Master of the Moon

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