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Hear ‘n Aid – ‘Stars’ Featuring Dio, Judas Priest, Quiet Riot, Dokken, Motley Crue and More

January 26, 2018 By the80sruled Leave a Comment

In 1985, various hard rock and heavy metal artists came together to raise money for famine relief in Africa.

The project called Hear ‘n Aid was championed by Ronnie James Dio, and it featured contributions from Ted Nugent, Yngwie Malmsteen, Tommy Aldridge and members of Dio, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Quiet Riot, Dokken, Mötley Crüe, Twisted Sister, Queensrÿche, Blue Öyster Cult, Vanilla Fudge, Y&T, Rough Cutt, Giuffria, Journey, W.A.S.P. and Night Ranger as well as the parody band Spinal Tap.

Lead vocals were shared between Ronnie James Dio, Rob Halford, Kevin DuBrow, Eric Bloom, Geoff Tate, Dave Meniketti, Don Dokken and Paul Shortino. Vivian Campbell, Carlos Cavazo, Buck Dharma, Brad Gillis, Craig Goldy, George Lynch, Yngwie Malmsteen, Eddie Ojeda, and Neal Schon add added guitar solos.



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