Dio - Holy Diver

Artist:

Dio

UPC:

075992383622

See Also:

Bad Company Elf (Band) Rainbow Slayer Def Leppard Grand Funk Railroad Black Sabbath Whitesnake

Description:

Dio: Ronnie James Dio (vocals, keyboards); Vivian Campbell (guitar); Jimmy Bain (keyboards, bass); Vinny Appice (drums).
Recorded at Sound City Studios, Los Angeles, California.
Despite recording two hit studio albums with Black Sabbath (1980`s HEAVEN AND HELL and 1981`s THE MOB RULES) and playing throughout the world to huge crowds, Ronnie James Dio left the band in 1982-the year of his final release with Sabbath, the in-concert LIVE EVIL. As soon as the announcement of his departure was made official, Dio began to put together his first solo project. Joining him were former Rainbow bandmate Jimmy Bain on bass, former Sabbath bandmate Vinny Appice on drums, ex-Sweet Savage guitar hero Vivian Campbell, and newcomer Claude Schnell on keyboards.
HOLY DIVER, Dio`s band debut, was issued in 1983. The album quickly became a favorite among headbangers worldwide and eventually earned the group platinum certification. The somewhat upbeat sounding "Rainbow in the Dark" was an MTV favorite, while the plodding title track proved to be another standout. Other album highlights include the opening anthem "Stand Up and Shout," "Invisible," and "Don`t Talk to Strangers." HOLY DIVER proved that Dio`s departure from Black Sabbath had not affected his spirits. In fact, he sounds most inspired here, aided by his new, hungry backing band.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Stand up and Shout
2. Holy Diver
3. Gypsy
4. Caught in the Middle
5. Don`t Talk to Strangers
6. Straight Through the Heart
7. Invisible
8. Rainbow in the Dark
9. Shame on the Night

Album Information

Release Date:

07/06/1983

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Hard Rock

Label:

Warner Bros.

Producer:

Ronnie James Dio

Catalog Number:

23836

Original Release Year:

1983

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

41 : 36

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