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2022 Record Store Day picture disc. Limited 2700 copies

Two good live tracks with one remarkable legend, what’s more to ask? Dio had quite a unique voice, it was operatic, powerful and quite impressive and unlike some singers he had this great voice right until his death. It’s hard to describe just what Dio was and represented, he was a kind and generous man who cared about his fans, the metal movement and his music. He gave a lot to metal including the famous ‘Devil Horns’ and to say that he was a huge influence on this genre of music would be an understatement. Ronnie was a man of great talent and was truly the voice of metal (at least one of the most important and powerful ones), he left us excellent music from his solo career and all the bands he’s been in. This limited picture disc opens with a track from Monsters Of Rock at Donington UK in 1983. The track is a testament of not only his talent but of just how passionate he was about music. This was the first time ever Dio played in the Uk and his debut show just happened to be at the legendary Monsters Of Rock festival. The line-up for this disc is: Dio (vocals), Vivian Campbell (guitars), Jimmy Bain (bass), Vinny Appice (drums) and Claude Schnell (keyboards), this often considered the best era of the band and rightfully so. The B-side is from Monsters Of Rock at Donington UK in 1987. This time he was supporting his Dream Evil Tour. The line-up during this tour and on this recording is Dio (vocals), Craig Goldy (guitars), Jimmy Bain (bass), Vinny Appice (drums) and Claude Schnell (keyboards).

Track listing:
1. Stand Up And Shout-live Monsters Of Rock 1983
2. Rock And Roll Children-Monsters Of Rock 1987