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Ronnie James - From Elf to Dio Quiz

How well do you know the former Black Sabbath frontman?

A multiple-choice quiz by twigs70. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
twigs70

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
207,799

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was Ronnie James Dio born? Hint

Birmingham, England

New Hampshire, USA

New York, USA

California, USA

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Question 2 of 10

2. Ronnie James Dio was picked to replace which Black Sabbath singer in 1979? Hint

Rob Halford

Tony Martin

Ozzy Osbourne

Ian Gillan

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who did Ronnie James Dio take with him from Black Sabbath when he formed "Dio"? Hint

Vinnie Appice

Vivian Campbell

Rudy Sarzo

Jimmy Bain

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is Murray? Hint

Dio's pet German Shepard

Dio's guitarist

Dio's older brother

Dio's mascot

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Dio song contains these lyrics: "We'll know for the first time, if we're evil or devine"? Hint

The Last in Line

The King of Rock 'n' Roll

Holy Diver

Sacred Heart

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Question 6 of 10

6. When and where was the first Elf album recorded? Hint

Birmingham, UK, 1973

Atlanta, GA, 1972

New York, NY, 1972

Paris, France, April 1971

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Question 7 of 10

7. Long time bass player, Jimmy Bain, left Dio in 1988 to go on tour with which hair band? Note: he never recorded an album with this band. Hint

Warrant

Cinderella

Ratt

Poison

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Question 8 of 10

8. Drummer Vinny Appice recorded a song for the soundtrack of what 2000 movie? Hint

X-Men II

Bedazzled

Cast Away

Gladiator

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Question 9 of 10

9. How did Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio come to name their band "Rainbow"? Hint

It was a bar they hung out in.

It was the name of Blackmore's daughter.

Dio has an affinity for them.

They didn't, the band already existed.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Name this song: "It cries for you, it's the least that you can do, like a spiral on the wind, I can hear it screamin' in my mind". Hint

16th Century Greensleeves

Dream Evil

Long Live Rock 'n' Roll

Mob Rules

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Ronnie James Dio born?

Answer: New Hampshire, USA

Though he grew up in Cortland, New York, he was born July 10, 1942 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. His real name is Ronald James Padovana.

2. Ronnie James Dio was picked to replace which Black Sabbath singer in 1979?

Answer: Ozzy Osbourne

Dio recorded two studio albums during this time, "Heaven and Hell" and "Mob Rules". He returned to the band in 1992 for "Dehumanizer".

3. Who did Ronnie James Dio take with him from Black Sabbath when he formed "Dio"?

Answer: Vinnie Appice

Vivian and Rudy were added to round out the band for "Holy Diver". Rudy Sarzo played with Ozzy after Dio replaced Ozzy, then went on to Quiet Riot, Whitesnake and Yngwie Malmsteen before joining Dio in 2004.

4. Who is Murray?

Answer: Dio's mascot

Murray is the demonic looking mascot from the cover of the first three Dio albums.

5. Which Dio song contains these lyrics: "We'll know for the first time, if we're evil or devine"?

Answer: The Last in Line

Released in 1984, "The Last in Line" has since been certified platinum.

6. When and where was the first Elf album recorded?

Answer: Atlanta, GA, 1972

Studio One in Atlanta, GA, April 1972. They went on to tour with Deep Purple after that.

7. Long time bass player, Jimmy Bain, left Dio in 1988 to go on tour with which hair band? Note: he never recorded an album with this band.

Answer: Cinderella

After bass player Eric Brittingham had a baby, he decided not to tour with the band that summer, so Jimmy Bain was asked to fill in.

8. Drummer Vinny Appice recorded a song for the soundtrack of what 2000 movie?

Answer: Bedazzled

Vinny says of the song, "I admit, I am actually playing the drum tracks with my fingers on a tiny drum machine".
Quote taken from vinnyappice.com

9. How did Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio come to name their band "Rainbow"?

Answer: It was a bar they hung out in.

Rainbow Bar and Grill, on Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood, CA. That's where the two of them spent most of their time. It's still there today, pop in if you're ever in that area.

10. Name this song: "It cries for you, it's the least that you can do, like a spiral on the wind, I can hear it screamin' in my mind".

Answer: Long Live Rock 'n' Roll

Rainbow's third album. Dio co-wrote every song on this album, and then was kicked out by Ritchie Blackmore. He went on to join Black Sabbath from there.

Source: Author twigs70

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