"Sacred Heart" is Dio's third studio album. It was released in August 15, 1985. This release of "Sacred Heart" was made in the Netherlands for European Distribution.
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Note: the "MADE iN HOLLAND" does not appear on all the Dutch releases of of "Sacred Heart"
Ronnie James DIO
Gary McGachan
Rumbo Studios. Los Angeles California
Greg Fulginiti , Artisan Sound Recorders, Hollywood. California
Jerry McManus ( Art Direction )
Margo Chase ( Hand Lettering )
Robert Florczak ( Artwork )
Steve Gerdes ( Album Cover Design )
Wendy Dio ( Cover Concept )
Gene Kirkland
P. G. "Wigan" Brunelli
Heavy Metal / Hard Rock
Vertigo – 824 848-1
Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram
1985 Made in Holland
Ronnie James DIO ( Full-name: Ronald James Padavona ) (1942-2010) , the KING of Heavy Metal with a long career (starting in 1957) being lead singer (vocals) in many different bands. DIO's career in a nutshell: 1957 The Vegas Kings, Ronnie and the Rumblers, 1958-1961 Ronnie and the Redcaps, 1961-1967 Ronnie and the Prophets, 1967-1968 The Electric Elves, 1968-1972 The Elves, 1972-1975 ELF, 1975-1978 Rainbow , 1979-1982 Black Sabbath , 1982-2010 DIO (Band) , 1981-1982 Black Sabbath , 2006-2010 Heaven & Hell.
Ronald James Padavona was born in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States on 10/07/1942. He was the first child of Pasquale Padavona 29/09/1918 and Anna E Gulini 19/02/1918.
When he was 63 years old, his mother Anna E Gulini died (01/06/2006).
He married Loretta Berardi 1941 in 1963. He married Wendy Walters 1945 in 1978. He was 20 years old when he married Loretta Berardi, who was 22 years old at that time. He was 35 years old when he married Wendy Walters, who was 33 years old at that time. He got divorced from Loretta Berardi in 1972.
On 10/07/1942, he lived in Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States. Since 1976 he worked as a singer on Rising, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow . He was 33 years old at that point. Since 1977 he worked as a singer on On Stage Gatefold, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow . He was 34 years old at that point. Since 1978 he worked as a singer on Long Live Rock And Roll, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow . He was 35 years old at that point. Since 1980 he worked as a singer on Heaven and Hell, Black Sabbath. He was 37 years old at that point. Since 1983 he worked as a singer on Holy Diver, DIo. He was 40 years old at that point. Since 1984 he worked as a singer on Last In Line, DIO. He was 41 years old at that point. Since 1986 he worked as a singer on Intermission Live , DIO. He was 43 years old at that point. Since 1986 he worked as a singer on Sacred Heart, DIO. He was 43 years old at that point. Since 1987 he worked as a singer on Dream Evil, DIO. He was 44 years old at that point. Since 1990 he worked as a singer on Lock Up The Wolves, DIO. He was 47 years old at that point. On 02/02/1991, he lived in Tarzana, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States. On from 1 May 1999 to 25 March 2008, he lived in Studio City, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States. On 03/02/2005, he lived in Los Angeles, California, United States. On from 26 August 2005 to 6 August 2008, he lived in Encino, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States. On 16/05/2010, he lived in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States.
On 16/05/2010, he died in Los Angeles, California, United States when he was 67 years old. In 2010, he was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Vinny Appice is the younger brother of Carmine Appice. Vinny has played drums in many different bands, together with Ronnie James Dio in "Black Sabbath", DIO (Band), "Heaven and Hell" and in many other bands. Bands in which Vinnie Appice has been played in are: 3 Legged Dogg, 9 Chambers, Appice, Axis, Black Sabbath, Circle of Tyrants, Dio, Dunsmuir, Erik Norlander, Hear 'N Aid, Heaven & Hell, Kill Devil Hill, Last in Line, Lynch Mob, Martiria, Minoru Niihara, Power Project, Resurrection Kings, Serpent's Ride, WWIII.
Jimmy Bain )(Full-name James Stewart Bain) was a Scottish Bass guitar player who has played in the band: Rainbow and DIO, and has also worked with Thin Lizzy, Gary Moore and many others.
James Stewart Bain was born in Newtonmore, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom on 19 Dec 1947.
He married Sophia Crichton-Stuart Lady in 1979. He was 31 years old when he married Sophia Crichton-Stuart Lady. He had one daughter with Sophia Crichton-Stuart Lady: Samantha Ella Bain 1981.
Since 1976 he worked as a Bass and keyboards player in "Rising", Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow . He was 28 years old at that point. Since 1977 he worked as a Bass and keyboards player in "On Stage", Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow . He was 29 years old at that point. Since 1979 he worked as a musician in "Black Rose A Rock Legend", Thin Lizzy. He was 31 years old at that point. Since 1983 he worked as a Bass and keyboards player in "Holy Diver", DIO. He was 35 years old at that point. Since 1984 he worked as a Bass and keyboards player in "Last In Line", DIO. He was 36 years old at that point. Since 1986 he worked as a Bass and keyboards player in "Intermission Live" , DIO. He was 38 years old at that point. Since 1986 he worked as a Bass and keyboards player in "Sacred Heart", DIO. He was 38 years old at that point. Since 1987 he worked as a Bass and keyboards player in "Dream Evil", DIO. He was 39 years old at that point. His occupation was Bass and keyboards player.
He died on 23 Jan 2016 when he was 68 years old.
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DIO was a heavy metal band that emerged in the 1980s as a result of Ronnie James Dio, who had previously been a member of the legendary bands Rainbow and Black Sabbath. Dio's eponymous band quickly gained a reputation for their distinctive sound and powerful live performances, becoming one of the most iconic bands of the era.
The band's signature sound was characterized by powerful, driving guitar riffs, thundering bass lines, and Dio's distinctive vocals. Dio's soaring, operatic voice was a major part of the band's appeal, and helped to set them apart from other heavy metal bands of the time.
The band's debut album, Holy Diver, was released in 1983 and was an instant classic. The album featured some of the band's most well-known songs, including the title track "Holy Diver," as well as "Rainbow in the Dark" and "Stand Up and Shout." The album was a critical and commercial success, and helped to establish Dio as one of the leading figures in heavy metal.
Over the course of their career, Dio released ten studio albums, each showcasing the band's distinctive sound and musicianship. Some of the band's other notable albums include The Last in Line (1984), Sacred Heart (1985), and Dream Evil (1987).
Despite numerous lineup changes over the years, Dio remained a consistent force in heavy metal music throughout the 1980s and into the 1990s. The band's live performances were particularly legendary, and Dio's stage presence and charismatic persona helped to make him a beloved figure among heavy metal fans.
Tragically, Dio passed away in 2010, bringing an end to his remarkable career. However, his legacy lives on through the music of DIO, which continues to be celebrated by fans around the world.