Known professionally as Ronnie James Dio, Dio was an American heavy metal singer, songwriter and composer. He fronted or founded numerous groups throughout his career, including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio, and Heaven & Hell.

Dio formed his own band Dio, the band, in 1982. Vivian Campbell played guitar and Jimmy Bain was on bass; the latter of whom Dio had known since the old Rainbow days. Their debut album, Holy Diver, included the hit singles “Rainbow in the Dark” and “Holy Diver“.

Dio & Vivian Campbell: “Rainbow In The Dark”

Texas Guitar player John E. Davis jams Dio’s “Rainbow In The Dark” from the album “Holy Diver”. Original guitar playing by Dio Guitarist Vivian Campbell. Using a Digitech 2112 Tube Pre Amp and Soldano Hot Rod 50 Tube Amp head. For more information and free guitar instruction videos visit www.TexasRockGuitarist.com.

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Dio & Vivian Campbell: “King of Rock and Roll”

Guitarist John E. Davis jams Vivian Campbell’s “King Of Rock And Roll”. Using a Boss SD-1 Overdrive, Boss DD3 Delay and a Soldano Hot Rod 100 Tube Amp. Guitarist John E. Davis jams some classic DIO Guitar Riffs. For more information and free guitar instruction videos visit www.TexasRockGuitarist.com.

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Dio & Vivian Campbell: “Evil Eyes”

Texas Guitarist John E. Davis jams Dio’s “Evil Eyes” from the album “The Last In Line”. Original guitar playing by Dio Guitarist Vivian Campbell. Using an Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer and Peavey 5150 100-watt Tube Amp head. For more information and free guitar instruction videos visit www.TexasRockGuitarist.com.