Sabbath could have put anyone on the mike after Ozzy left, and the record sales still would have plummetted, so the 'Dio killed Sabbath' argument is moot.
Ozzy leaving killed Sabbath, not Dio arriving.
There are very few bands who enjoyed truly great success once their original frontman left.
Van Halen continued to sell a phenomenal amount of records with Sammy Hagar, but to a different audience.
AC/DC is probably the most successful rock band of all time, in terms of record sales after a lead singer changed. Anyone besides me old enough to remember when Bon Scott died? Back in Black, as far as I'm concerned, will never be topped, as far as 'comeback albums.
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