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On this day, 12 September 1984, rock band Dio played Cardiff’s St David’s Hall. The support was provided by Queensryche. Dio had recently released their second album The Last In Line. It became the band's highest-charting album in both the UK and the U.S., reaching number 4 and number 23.
Formed in 1982 and led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio. Dio had left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice.
The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial standpoint, as the name was already well known at that time.
The band released ten studio albums and had numerous lineup changes over the years, with Dio himself being the only constant member. Guitarists included Vivian Campbell, Craig Goldy, Doug Aldrich, Warren DeMartini, Tracy G, Jake E. Lee and Rowan Robertson.
The band dissolved in 2010 when Ronnie James Dio died of stomach cancer at the age of 67. R. J. Dio has sold over 50 million records worldwide.
Setlist
Stand Up and Shout
One Night in the City
Don't Talk to Strangers
Mystery
Egypt (The Chains Are On)
Holy Diver
Drum Solo
Heaven and Hell
(Black Sabbath cover) (with guitar solo)
The Last in Line
(followed by "Heaven and Hell" reprise)
Rainbow in the Dark
Man on the Silver Mountain / Long Live Rock 'n' Roll
(Rainbow cover)
Encore:
We Rock
The Mob Rules
(Black Sabbath cover)
