Dio’s debut single “Holy Diver” was originally intended to be a Black Sabbath song, said Ronnie James Dio’s widow. He had already formed the song when his first stint with Sabbath ended ...

Dio‘s debut album, Holy Diver, will be reissued this summer to mark what would have been the 80th birthday of the late Ronnie James Dio. The four-CD set, dubbed Holy Diver: Super Deluxe Edition ...

The post 40 Years Ago, Ronnie James Dio Cemented His Greatness with Holy Diver appeared first on Consequence. Forty years later, Holy Diver remains one of the genre’s superlative debuts and most ...

Ronnie James Dio’s ‘Holy Diver’ was originally written for Black Sabbath, his widow has revealed. In a new interview with Loudwire, Ronnie’s widow, Wendy, said Ronnie had written ‘Holy D ...

Reflecting on the album's creation, Wendy revealed that Ronnie had written the songs "Holy Diver" and "Don't Talk to Strangers" during his time in Black Sabbath ... formed the Dio band as a ...

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After lending his vocal talents to Rainbow and Black Sabbath ... record's title track spearheading 'Holy Diver.' Much like Ozzy Osbourne found Randy Rhoads, Dio teamed up with guitarist Vivian ...

In addition to the songs from 'Holy Diver,' the disc includes Dio performing songs from Rainbow and Black Sabbath, as well as a bonus group interview. The band consisted of the late Ronnie James Dio ...

The post Ronnie James Dio’s Holy Diver Album Inspires Upcoming Graphic ... that he has inspired since he first took the stage with Black Sabbath 40 years ago. Working with Wendy Dio directly ...

Lee, the band’s lineup solidified: Dio, Appice, former Rainbow bassist Jimmy Bain, and guitarist Vivian Campbell, from the Belfast band Sweet Savage. Their first album, Holy Diver, came out the ...

Ronnie James Dio left Black Sabbath in 1982 and put out his legendary debut solo effort Holy Diver in 1983. Though according to Dio's wife Wendy Dio, the history of heavy metal could've been very ...