Black Sabbath1978
Vocalist Ozzy Osbourne's drinking led to his firing from the band, he is replaced by former Rainbow vocalist Ronnie James Dio
Historical person
Ronnie James Dio Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Ronnie James Dio, based on 7 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
7 records1978–20064 events0 places
Chronological biography
1978
1979
Black Sabbath1979
Joins Black Sabbath after Ozzy Osbourne is dismissed, beginning the Dio-fronted era.
1980
Heaven and Hell25 April 1980
Sings on Heaven and Hell, restoring Black Sabbath's commercial and critical momentum.
1981
Mob Rules4 November 1981
Sings on Mob Rules, the second studio album of the Dio-fronted Black Sabbath line-up.
1992
Black Sabbath1992
Iommi and Butler rejoin Dio and drummer Vinny Appice to record Dehumanizer
Dehumanizer22 June 1992
Returns to Black Sabbath for Dehumanizer, reuniting with Iommi, Butler and Vinny Appice.
2006
Black Sabbath2006
The early/mid 1980s line-up featuring Iommi, Butler, Dio, and Appice reform under the title, Heaven & Hell
Titles and roles
Member of Black Sabbath
Record provenance
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