Dio Trivia
This is a quiz about Ronnie James Dio. . . Not only of his work in Dio, but in some of the other bands he's been with as well, including Black Sabbath, Elf, and Rainbow. Good luck!
- 1.
What is Dio's birth name (last name only)?
- A.
Romano
- B.
Esposito
- C.
Padavona
- D.
Mancini
- E.
Lombardi
Correct Answer
C. Padavona -
- 2.
When was Dio born?
- A.
June 10, 1941
- B.
July 11, 1942
- C.
June 11, 1941
- D.
July 10, 1942
- E.
June 10, 1942
- F.
July 11, 1941
Correct Answer
D. July 10, 1942 -
- 3.
Dio is Italian for what?
- A.
Master
- B.
God
- C.
Lord
- D.
King
Correct Answer
B. God -
- 4.
Where was Dio born?
- A.
New Hampshire
- B.
Italy
- C.
New Jersey
- D.
California
- E.
New York
Correct Answer
A. New Hampshire -
- 5.
How many siblings did Dio have?
- A.
None
- B.
One
- C.
Two
- D.
Three
Correct Answer
A. None -
- 6.
What was Dio's first band originally called?
- A.
Ronnie and the Rumblers
- B.
The Vegas Kings
- C.
Electric Elves
- D.
The Prophets
Correct Answer
B. The Vegas Kings -
- 7.
In what year did Dio's band 'The Electric Elves' shorten their name to 'Elf'?
- A.
1968
- B.
1966
- C.
1970
- D.
1969
- E.
1967
Correct Answer
D. 1969 -
- 8.
Why did Dio leave Rainbow?
- A.
For their excessive drug abuse
- B.
They didn't get along personally
- C.
For creative differences
- D.
Dio wanted to go solo
- E.
The members of the band were unreliable
Correct Answer
C. For creative differences -
- 9.
What instrument did Dio not play?
- A.
Harmonica
- B.
Bass
- C.
Keyboards
- D.
French Horn
- E.
Trumpet
- F.
Guitar
Correct Answer
A. Harmonica -
- 10.
Dio attended University at Buffalo from 1960-1961, majoring in what?
- A.
Music
- B.
Education
- C.
Pharmacy
- D.
Sociology
- E.
Art
Correct Answer
C. Pharmacy -
- 11.
When was the Black Sabbath album 'Mob Rules' released?
- A.
1979
- B.
1981
- C.
1983
- D.
1980
- E.
1982
Correct Answer
B. 1981 -
- 12.
When was the band Dio formed?
- A.
1983
- B.
1985
- C.
1984
- D.
1982
Correct Answer
D. 1982 -
- 13.
Who was the longest serving keyboardist of Dio?
- A.
Simon Wright
- B.
Claude Schnell
- C.
Larry Dennison
- D.
Scott Warren
- E.
Jens Johansson
Correct Answer
D. Scott Warren -
- 14.
Who were the first 3 original members of Dio? (beware: trick question)
- A.
Ronnie Dio
- B.
Claude Schnell
- C.
Vinnie Appice
- D.
Jimmy Bain
- E.
Vivian Campbell
Correct Answer(s)
A. Ronnie Dio
C. Vinnie Appice
D. Jimmy Bain -
- 15.
Which of these songs were not a part of the album 'Strange Highways'?
- A.
Pain
- B.
This is Your Life
- C.
Here's to You
- D.
Firehead
- E.
Give Her the Gun
Correct Answer
B. This is Your Life -
- 16.
How many live albums did 'Dio' have?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
7
- D.
5
- E.
6
Correct Answer
D. 5 -
- 17.
Which label was not associated with 'Dio'?
- A.
Reprise
- B.
Purple
- C.
Eagle
- D.
Phonogram
- E.
Spitfire
- F.
Sanctuary
Correct Answer
B. Purple -
- 18.
The album 'Holy Diver' was certified in the United States as gold in 1984. What year was it certified as platinum?
- A.
1989
- B.
1986
- C.
1987
- D.
1988
- E.
1985
- F.
1984
Correct Answer
A. 1989 -
- 19.
Check the names of all the band members who helped write the song 'Caught in the Middle'.
- A.
Ronnie James Dio
- B.
Jimmy Bain
- C.
Vinnie Appice
- D.
Vivian Campbell
- E.
Claude Schnell
- F.
Scott Warren
Correct Answer(s)
A. Ronnie James Dio
C. Vinnie Appice
D. Vivian Campbell -
- 20.
In all, how many albums did 'Dio' have?
- A.
8
- B.
9
- C.
11
- D.
10
- E.
12
Correct Answer
D. 10 -
- 21.
What musical genre is Ronnie Dio not considered? (throughout his entire career)
- A.
Power Metal
- B.
Classic Heavy Metal
- C.
Speed Metal
- D.
Doom Metal
- E.
Blues Rock
- F.
Hard Rock
Correct Answer
C. Speed Metal -
- 22.
For Hear 'n Aid, (a donation music project) who was not included as a lead vocalist?
- A.
Rob Halford
- B.
Don Dokken
- C.
Ronnie Dio
- D.
Vince Neil
- E.
Geoff Tate
- F.
Eric Bloom
Correct Answer
D. Vince Neil -
- 23.
Which of the following is not a 'Dio' single?
- A.
Straight through the Heart
- B.
We Rock
- C.
Mystery
- D.
Hey Angel
- E.
Electra
Correct Answer
A. Straight through the Heart -
- 24.
When did Ronnie James Dio pass away? RIP
- A.
May 17, 2010
- B.
April 16, 2010
- C.
May 16, 2010
- D.
April 17, 2010
Correct Answer
C. May 16, 2010 -
- 25.
What was the title of the last song that Dio was able to record before passing?
- A.
Breaking Into Heaven
- B.
Metal Will Never Die
- C.
Follow the Tears
- D.
Rock and Roll Angel
- E.
Die Young
- F.
Neverwhere
Correct Answer
B. Metal Will Never Die -
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