The American guitar virtuoso, Paul Gilbert, best known for his masterful fretwork in chart-topping hard rockers Mr. Big and high-octane trailblazers Racer X - as well as numerous solo records - was in his car when he saw something that made his heart start beating faster in a moment of unexpected, unadulterated joy. This was not a high value item of interest or even particularly rare, simply a baseball cap with the word 'Dio' emblazoned across the front. Sometimes, even for the biggest of guitar legends, it's the little things that hit us in the most profound ways. On his drive home, a plan was being formulated. Why not capture all of that raw energy and excitement on an album devoted to Ronnie James Dio's most celebrated tracks - spanning across his career from Rainbow to Black Sabbath and the singer's own solo endeavours? Gilbert is no stranger to instrumental music, but an entire album dedicated to replicating well established and world-famous vocal melodies on his trusty six-string genuinely felt like new territory. 'The Dio Album' is undoubtedly the most sonically accurate tribute to the songs that made Ronnie James Dio a bona fide rock and roll legend. In order to truly hone in on the late singer's essence, Paul Gilbert dissected many of the melodies line by line, throwing every inch of himself into the music. It was the only way to capture every ounce of the energy and emotion.

Disc 1

Track name

Artist

1.Neon Knights

Paul Gilbert

2.Kill the King

Paul Gilbert

3.Stand Up and Shout

Paul Gilbert

4.Country Girl

Paul Gilbert

5.Man On the Silver Mountain

Paul Gilbert

6.Holy Diver

Paul Gilbert

7.Heaven and Hell

Paul Gilbert

8.Long Live Rock 'N' Roll

Paul Gilbert

9.Lady Evil

Paul Gilbert

10.Don't Talk to Strangers

Paul Gilbert

11.Starstruck

Paul Gilbert

12.The Last in Line

Paul Gilbert

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