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Tracy G quits Dio after six years
Tracy G leaves Dio after six years of lead guitar, saying solos are his identity.
In brief
Tracy G leaves Dio after six years of lead guitar, saying solos are his identity. Tracy G quit Dio after six years, stating he would not play rhythm if his solos were taken away. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Dio's band lineup shift
Tracy G auditioned twice for Dio after Black Sabbath lost money on Dehumanizer.
Dio's new guitarist
Tracy G joined Dio with bassist Jeff Pilson for 1993's Strange Highways album.
Recording timeline
Strange Highways took six weeks to record, Angry Machines eight weeks.
Dio's lead guitar change
Dio brought back Craig Goldy on lead guitar, ending Tracy G's role.
Tracy G's exit reason
Tracy G quit after six years, saying solos are his identity and he would not play rhythm.
“I had played guitar and lead guitar for Ronnie for six years, and now he asked me to play rhythm. When I solo... that's when and how I express myself. If you take that from me, then I'm out.”
The headline
Tracy G quit Dio after six years, stating he would not play rhythm if his solos were taken away.
