On This Day: July 2, 1984 – Dio Released The Last in Line

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On This Day: July 2, 1984 – Dio Released The Last in Line.

On this day July 2, 1984, Dio released their second studio album The Last in Line, a powerful follow up to their debut that helped solidify Ronnie James Dio’s place as a leading force in 80s heavy metal. The album climbed to number 23 on the US Billboard charts and performed even better in the UK, reaching number 4.

The Last in Line featured Dio’s signature vocals backed by fierce guitar work from Vivian Campbell, thunderous bass by Jimmy Bain, and drums by Vinny Appice. It delivered some...

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