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Quiz about Ronnie James Dio
Quiz about Ronnie James Dio

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This Quiz is dedicated the greatest voice in heavy rock's history, Ronnie James Dio. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by dioman. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
dioman
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
135,998
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1497
Last 3 plays: Guest 212 (3/10), Guest 94 (3/10), Guest 84 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In what year was the first DIO album released? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What band was Ronnie James Dio vocalist for directly before starting DIO? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who replaced Vivian Campbell as Dio Guitarist for 1987's 'Dream Evil' album? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which comic rock band recently appeared in Dio's video for the song 'PUSH'? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is unusual about the title tracks on the first 4 studio-recorded Dio albums? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which Dio drummer was a former member of AC/DC? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How old was guitar player Rowan Robertson when he joined Dio for 'Lock Up the Wolves'? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Dio put the band on hold in 1992 to rejoin Black Sabbath. What was the title of this very under-rated album? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which Dio song features on the soundtrack album for the movie 'Iron Eagle'? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 1986 Ronnie James Dio organized the recording of a charity record called 'Stars', in aid of Famine Relief in Africa featuring an array of 80's metal legends. What was the band/charity known as? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In what year was the first DIO album released?

Answer: 1983

The Album was 'Holy Diver' and was released to high acclaim in 1983.
2. What band was Ronnie James Dio vocalist for directly before starting DIO?

Answer: Black Sabbath

RJD, along with Ritchie Blackmore, co-founded Rainbow in 1975 and left in 1978. In 1980 he replaced Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath, until forming his own self-titled band three years later.
3. Who replaced Vivian Campbell as Dio Guitarist for 1987's 'Dream Evil' album?

Answer: Craig Goldy

Craig Goldy recorded 'Dream Evil' in 1987 and left soon after the supporting tour, but he rejoined DIO at the end of the 1990's to record the excellent 'Magica' album.
4. Which comic rock band recently appeared in Dio's video for the song 'PUSH'?

Answer: Tenacious D

Long time Dio fans Tenacious D appeared in the video after their own self-titled album featured a song about him.
5. What is unusual about the title tracks on the first 4 studio-recorded Dio albums?

Answer: The title tracks are always the second song on side one

A trend that had ceased by the time of the 1989 release 'Lock Up The Wolves'.
6. Which Dio drummer was a former member of AC/DC?

Answer: Simon Wright

Simon Wright has recorded three albums with Dio: 'Lock up the Wolves', 'Magica', and 'Killing the Dragon'.
7. How old was guitar player Rowan Robertson when he joined Dio for 'Lock Up the Wolves'?

Answer: 18

Rowan Robertson from Cambridge, England became the youngest DIO member to date. He now lives and works in the US, where he still plays and records.
8. Dio put the band on hold in 1992 to rejoin Black Sabbath. What was the title of this very under-rated album?

Answer: Dehumanizer

'Heaven and Hell' was recorded in 1980, 'Mob Rules' in 1981, and 'Live Evil' in 1982, during Ronnie's first stint with 'The Sabs'.
9. Which Dio song features on the soundtrack album for the movie 'Iron Eagle'?

Answer: Hide In The Rainbow

'Hide in the Rainbow' did not appear on any Dio studio album, but did find its way on to Dio's 'Diamonds', a best of compilation released in 1990.
10. In 1986 Ronnie James Dio organized the recording of a charity record called 'Stars', in aid of Famine Relief in Africa featuring an array of 80's metal legends. What was the band/charity known as?

Answer: Hear n' Aid

Amongst the musicians who donated their time and efforts were Rob Halford, Vince Neil, Blackie Lawless, Don Dokken, Spinal Tap, and Yngwie J Malmsteen. It raised a lot of money and helped to clarify a lot of misconceptions about heavy metal.
Source: Author dioman

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