Watch: WINGER/WHITESNAKE Guitarist REB BEACH Performs RAINBOW And BLACK SABBATH Classics With DIO RULES
WINGER and WHITESNAKE guitarist Reb Beach joined DIO RULES on stage in Pennsylvania to perform two songs by bands associated with Ronnie James Dio. Fan-filmed footage of the full concert is available, and the appearance added a guest musician to the group’s tribute to Dio’s music and legacy.
The 29 October show at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Warrendale included Rainbow’s “Man On The Silver Mountain” and Black Sabbath’s “Neon Knights” with Beach. DIO RULES features vocalist Andrew Freeman, guitarist Angus Clark, drummer Matt Starr, bassist Winston Roye and multi-instrumentalist Mark Klett; its 15-song set also covered Dio, Rainbow and Black Sabbath.
In short
- Reb Beach joined DIO RULES for two classic rock covers.
- The show took place in Warrendale, Pennsylvania.
- The set celebrated music linked to Ronnie James Dio.
Explained simply
Ronnie James Dio was a singer known for his work with several influential heavy metal bands. He fronted Rainbow in the 1970s, sang with Black Sabbath in the early 1980s and later led the band Dio.
Rainbow and Black Sabbath recordings featuring Dio remain part of his musical legacy. DIO RULES is a tribute group whose set draws on songs from those bands and from Dio’s solo career.
Reb Beach is an American guitarist who has played with rock bands including Winger and Whitesnake. His appearance alongside DIO RULES brought another established rock musician to the group’s performance of songs associated with Dio.