As one of the most powerful vocalists in heavy metal, Ronnie James Dio has fronted the likes of Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath (or Heaven and Hell as of 2006), and the aptly named Dio. Add to this impressive resume that he popularized the "devil's horns" hand gesture and it's safe to say that Dio is a metal legend.
In this "interview," Dio reads himself pre-written questions, the responses to which would go on to be edited into a King Biscuit Flower Hour radio show. The format suits Dio well, as he eloquently tells the tale of his career trajectory.
00:00 - Playing in Elf…entire summary
As one of the most powerful vocalists in heavy metal, Ronnie James Dio has fronted the likes of Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath (or Heaven and Hell as of 2006), and the aptly named Dio. Add to this impressive resume that he popularized the "devil's horns" hand gesture and it's safe to say that Dio is a metal legend.
In this "interview," Dio reads himself pre-written questions, the responses to which would go on to be edited into a King Biscuit Flower Hour radio show. The format suits Dio well, as he eloquently tells the tale of his career trajectory.
00:00 - Playing in Elf before Rainbow / meeting Roger Glover and Deep Purple
01:00 - The evolution and demise of Rainbow
02:20 - Getting involved in Black Sabbath
03:16 - The first jam with Black Sabbath / writing "Children of the Sea"
03:44 - A chronology of his tenure with Black Sabbath
04:09 - Meeting Vinny Appice / the end of his stint with Sabbath
04:40 - Impetus for forming his own band
05:24 - Why the band was called 'Dio'
05:53 - Choosing his band mates for Dio
07:34 - Outro
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