Scott Warren: Keyboardist for Dio, Heaven & Hell & Dead Daisies
American keyboardist and session musician renowned for his work with iconic hard rock and heavy metal bands.Born September 15, 1963, Scott Warren is a highly respected keyboard player best known as a longtime member of Ronnie James Dio's bands, including Dio, Heaven & Hell, and later The Dead Daisies. He joined Dio in 1994 and remained a core member until the band dissolved following Dio's death in 2010.
- Warren joined Dio in 1994, initially as a touring member for the 'Strange Highways' tour, but quickly became a full-time member and integral part of the band's sound.
- Following Ronnie James Dio's death in 2010, Warren continued working with the remaining members of the band (Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Vinny Appice) under the name Heaven & Hell until that project also ended with Butler and Appice's departure.
- In 2016, Warren faced a significant health challenge when he was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. He underwent successful treatment and recovered.
- He joined the hard rock supergroup The Dead Daisies in 2020, contributing keyboards to their albums 'Holy Ground' (2021) and 'Radiance' (2022).
- Beyond his main bands, Warren has an extensive career as a session musician and touring keyboardist, working with artists like Warrant, Keel, Eddie Money, and others.