Neon Knights
Dio
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Black Sabbath" Band"Neon Knights" is performed by the English rock band Black Sabbath. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal music.
- The band was formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist and main songwriter Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist and main lyricist Geezer Butler, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne.
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Ronnie James Dio" ContributionThe song “Neon Knights” is the opening track from Black Sabbath’s 1980 album “Heaven and Hell”. The album marked their first with vocalist Ronnie James Dio.
- Ronnie James Dio replaced Ozzy Osbourne as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath in 1979.
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Song Composition"Neon Knights" was the last song written for the "Heaven and Hell" album.
- The song was reportedly composed and recorded in a rush because the album needed one more song.
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Song Chart Performance"Neon Knights" was released as a single in 1980. The song reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song AppreciationDespite its hurried creation, "Neon Knights" is widely regarded as one of the standout tracks from the "Heaven and Hell" album.
- The song's dynamic composition showcases Ronnie James Dio's operatic vocals and the capable instrumentation of Black Sabbath.
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Song LegacyAfter the departure of Ronnie James Dio from Black Sabbath, he continued to perform "Neon Knights" as a part of his solo act.
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Live Performances"Neon Knights" became a staple for all Black Sabbath live performances featuring Ronnie James Dio, as well as Dio’s solo period.
- During live performances, the song often served as Black Sabbath's opening number.
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Recognition and other renditionsThe song was ranked the 13th best Black Sabbath song by Rock - Das Gesamtwerk der größten Rock-Acts im Check.
- The Swedish band Candlemass covered "Neon Knights", and their rendition was included in a tribute album to Ronnie James Dio. It was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Metal Performance in 2016.
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