Dice

The limited information that is available about the Dice contradicts itself mostly, but it seems the obscure group probably formed in Ontario, Canada, near the end of the '70s. Members on the rock lineup included lead singer/guitarist Gary Lima, guitarist Trevor Russell, and drummer/percussionist Hayden Vialva. The threesome gained both experience and fans by performing at numerous clubs and other night spots around Ontario. After landing a recording contract with CBS, and then a number of other labels, the Dice released a few singles and albums, before falling apart. There was a short resurrection in 1993, and one more before the new millennium was rung in.

In the beginning of its career, the Dice acquired a lot of exposure touring with other, better-known groups. In 1980, the guys took a break and went into the recording studio to cut some demos to shop around. The hard work the band put into its music paid off when some of the tunes caught the attention of a music label representative. That same year the members finished a debut album, Broken Rules