Years Active: 1978-2005
Band Members: Ronnie James Dio, Geoff Nicholls, Cozy Powell, Glenn Hughes, Neil Murray, Bill Ward, Steve Redvers, Geezer Butler, Bev Bevan, Donna Donato, Ray Gillen, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Eric Singer, Tony Martin, Dave Spitz, Ian Gillan, Don Airey, Bob Daisley, Dave Walker, Laurence Cottle, Vinny Appice, Dave Donato, Bob Rondinelli, Terry Chimes, Jo Burt
Influenced by: The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Yes, The Kiss of Death, Elf, The Yardbirds, Blue Cheer
Genre: Rock & Alternative
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