Hellbound audio interview: Craig Goldy (DIO)

Interview By Jason Wellwood

Jason had the chance to speak to onetime DIO guitarist Craig Goldy, who played in the band in the late 80s. Jason spoke to Craig earlier this month about the recent DIO live album Dio At Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987. The latter show was Craig’s first major festival appearance as a member of DIO, and reminisces about both the performance and that first European tour in this three part interview.

Craig was also the final guitar player for DIO. He played on both Magica and on Master of the Moon, the final Dio studio record.His contribution to the band’s output is as important as it is impressive. On with the interview…

Sean is the founder/publisher of Hellbound.ca; he has also written about metal for Exclaim!, Metal Maniacs, Roadburn, Unrestrained! and Vice.