Ronnie James Dio: the guitar players

Ronnie James Dio, as well as having an amazing voice, ability to write great rock songs... he had an uncanny ability to sing with some of the great guitar players.



Former members of Dio
Ronnie James Dio – vocals (1982–1991, 1993–2010)
Vivian Campbell – guitar (1982–1986)
Vinny Appice – drums (1982–1989, 1993–1999)
Jimmy Bain – bass (1982–1989, 1999–2004)
Claude Schnell – keyboards (1984–1989)
Craig Goldy – guitar (1986–1989, 1999–2001, 2004–2005, 2006–2010)
Rowan Robertson – guitar (1989–1991)
Teddy Cook – bass (1989–1991)
Simon Wright – drums (1989–1991, 1999–2010)
Jens Johansson – keyboards (1989–1991)
Tracy G – guitar (1993–1999)
Jeff Pilson – bass (1993–1997, 2004–2005)
Scott Warren – keyboards (1993–2010)
Larry Dennison – bass (1997–1999)
Doug Aldrich – guitar (2001–2004, 2005–2006)
Rudy Sarzo – bass (2005–2010)

Ronnie James Dio also played with Yngwie Malmsteen, Richie Blackmore, Tony Iommi.

Sometimes it didn't work out well with the guitar players, Ronnie made his feelings very plain about Vivian
Campbell, who left to whore his guitar slinging with Whitesnake and Def Leppard.

Ronnie James Dio Slams Vivian Campbell as he signs autograph


More famously his collaboration for the charity single Hear N' Aid "We're Stars" which featured a whole host of cool guitar players.

Hear N' Aid- "Stars


Hear 'n Aid: The Guitarists

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