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While attending a 48 hour charity ''Radiothon'' at the radio station [[KLOS]], [[Dio (band)|Dio]] members [[Jimmy Bain]] and [[Vivian Campbell]] noticed that representation from hard rock or heavy metal stars was low. In light of the success of [[Band Aid (band)|Band Aid]]'s "[[Do They Know It's Christmas?]]" and [[USA for Africa]]'s "[[We Are the World]]", they forwarded an idea to [[Ronnie James Dio]], also attending the Radiothon, and together decided to create a similar project exclusively built around artists from the hard rock/heavy metal scene.{{Fact|date=January 2009}} Together the three co-wrote the song "Stars."
While attending a 48 hour charity ''Radiothon'' at the radio station [[KLOS]], [[Dio (band)|Dio]] members [[Jimmy Bain]] and [[Vivian Campbell]] noticed that representation from hard rock or heavy metal stars was low. In light of the success of [[Band Aid (band)|Band Aid]]'s "[[Do They Know It's Christmas?]]" and [[USA for Africa]]'s "[[We Are the World]]", they forwarded an idea to [[Ronnie James Dio]], also attending the Radiothon, and together decided to create a similar project exclusively built around artists from the hard rock/heavy metal scene.{{Fact|date=January 2009}} Together the three co-wrote the song "Stars."


The song was recorded on May 20 and 21 1985 at the [[A&M Records]] Studio in [[Hollywood]], [[California]]. The project included contributions from [[Ted Nugent]], [[Yngwie Malmsteen]], [[Tommy Aldridge]] and members of [[Dio (band)|Dio]], [[Judas Priest]], [[Iron Maiden]], [[Quiet Riot]], [[Dokken]], [[Mötley Crüe]], [[Twisted Sister]], [[Queensrÿche]], [[Blue Öyster Cult]], [[Vanilla Fudge]], [[Y&T]], [[Rough Cutt]], [[Giuffria]], [[Journey (band)|Journey]], [[W.A.S.P. (band)|W.A.S.P.]] and [[Night Ranger]] as well as the parody band [[Spinal Tap (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 (musician)|George Lynch]], Yngwie Malmsteen, [[Eddie Ojeda]] and [[Neal Schon]] all added guitar solos. Iron Maiden's [[Dave Murray (musician)|Dave Murray]] and [[Adrian Smith]] were in the middle of their 'World Slavery Tour' at the time and flew in to attend the main session. A documentary was shot of the recording process and released simultaneously.
The song was recorded on May 20 and 21 1985 at the [[A&M Records]] Studio in [[Hollywood]], [[California]]. The project included contributions from [[Ted Nugent]], [[Yngwie Malmsteen]], [[Tommy Aldridge]] and members of [[Dio (band)|Dio]], [[Judas Priest]], [[Iron Maiden]], [[Quiet Riot]], [[Dokken]], [[Mötley Crüe]], [[Twisted Sister]], [[Queensrÿche]], [[Blue Öyster Cult]], [[Vanilla Fudge]], [[Y&T]], [[Rough Cutt]], [[Giuffria]], [[Journey (band)|Journey]], [[W.A.S.P. (band)|W.A.S.P.]] and [[Night Ranger]] as well as the parody band [[Spinal Tap (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 (musician)|George Lynch]], [[Malmsteen|Yngwie Malmsteen]], [[Eddie Ojeda]] and [[Neal Schon]] all added guitar solos. Iron Maiden's [[Dave Murray (musician)|Dave Murray]] and [[Adrian Smith]] were in the middle of their 'World Slavery Tour' at the time and flew in to attend the main session. A documentary was shot of the recording process and released simultaneously.


"Stars" was released in both 7" and 12" single versions. The project also released a [[compilation album]] headed by "Stars", and also including live tracks by [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]], [[Motörhead]], [[Dio]], [[Accept]], [[Rush (band)|Rush]] and [[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]], as well as studio recordings by Y&T and [[Jimi Hendrix]].
"Stars" was released in both 7" and 12" single versions. The project also released a [[compilation album]] headed by "Stars", and also including live tracks by [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]], [[Motörhead]], [[Dio]], [[Accept]], [[Rush (band)|Rush]] and [[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]], as well as studio recordings by Y&T and [[Jimi Hendrix]].

Revision as of 09:41, 8 November 2010

Hear 'n Aid was a one-off project of the hard rock/heavy metal scene of the 1980s to raise money for famine relief in Africa.[1] According to Ronnie James Dio's MySpace profile, the project raised $1 million within a year.

Background

While attending a 48 hour charity Radiothon at the radio station KLOS, Dio members Jimmy Bain and Vivian Campbell noticed that representation from hard rock or heavy metal stars was low. In light of the success of Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" and USA for Africa's "We Are the World", they forwarded an idea to Ronnie James Dio, also attending the Radiothon, and together decided to create a similar project exclusively built around artists from the hard rock/heavy metal scene.[citation needed] Together the three co-wrote the song "Stars."

The song was recorded on May 20 and 21 1985 at the A&M Records Studio in Hollywood, California. The project included 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 all added guitar solos. Iron Maiden's Dave Murray and Adrian Smith were in the middle of their 'World Slavery Tour' at the time and flew in to attend the main session. A documentary was shot of the recording process and released simultaneously.

"Stars" was released in both 7" and 12" single versions. The project also released a compilation album headed by "Stars", and also including live tracks by Kiss, Motörhead, Dio, Accept, Rush and Scorpions, as well as studio recordings by Y&T and Jimi Hendrix.

Dio had originally intended the song and album to be released shortly after its recording, but contractual issues with the different artists' record labels delayed the release until January 1, 1986, somewhat diminishing the impact of its release.[citation needed]

Releases

  • Hear 'n Aid - We're Stars (7" single)
  • Hear 'n Aid - We're Stars (12" single)
  • Hear 'n Aid - The Sessions (VHS)
  • Hear 'n Aid - The Sessions (Video8)
  • Hear 'n Aid - Sweatshirt
  • Hear 'n Aid - Photo jersey
  • Hear 'n Aid - T-shirt
  • Hear 'n Aid - Bandana
  • Hear 'n Aid - Official poster
  • Hear 'n Aid - Button

Stars

No.TitleWriter(s)Original artistLength
1."Stars"Dio, V. Campbell, BainHear 'n Aid 
2."Up to the Limit (live)"Hoffmann, Kaufmann, Baltes, Fischer, Dirkschneider, DeaffyAccept 
3."On the Road (live)"Burston, Kilmister, P. Campbell, GillMotörhead 
4."Distant Early Warning (live)"Lifeson, Lee, PeartRush 
5."Heaven's on Fire (live)"Stanley, ChildKiss 
6."Can You See Me"HendrixJimi Hendrix 
7."Hungry for Heaven (live)"Dio, BainDio 
8."Go for the Throat"Meniketti, Alves, Kennemore, HazeY&T 
9."The Zoo"Schenker, MeineScorpions 

Participants

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Sequel project

There was a second planned song to benefit a charity that Dio has been involved in for years (Children of the Night), that benefited runaway children.[2] This was to be a song called "Throw Away Children". However, due to various reasons the project never materialized, and the song ended up appearing on the 2002 Dio album, Killing the Dragon.

References

  1. ^ Tobler, John (1992). NME Rock 'N' Roll Years (1st ed.). London: Reed International Books Ltd. p. 416. CN 5585.
  2. ^ http://www.childrenofthenight.org

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