Hear-n-Aid - Like the "We are the World" for METAL! (Stars) KnR Reaction

Watch Kel-n-Rich's first reaction to the mega-metal-collaboration for the song STARS by Hear-n-Aid.
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[@mmaguy2274]

If you listen closely (with headphones), it's Rob Halford hitting all the very high notes in the background .. but no one on this video touches Dio .. what a talent

[@Templarofsteel88]

he was awesome even before he sadly past away too. For me he is the voice of rock/metal.

[@aiden_macleod]

Dio was good yes, but not at the level of Halford. Halford in that time had a vocal range only a couple of others could only ever dream of.

[@GrandpaOCE]

don dokken also hit's them notes and he can match and beat halford btw

[@RiGrêmioNetoo]

@@GrandpaOCE no, he can't. Thas why Halford ia considered the metal god, not Dio.

[@GrandpaOCE]

@@RiGrêmioNetoo if you read what i said i said Don Dokken not Dio and yes Don Dokken can or could at least haha he old man now

[@mix6809]

That was a proud moment for us metal heads back in the day. We're Stars...

[@ZURPER_77]

Fuck yeah..I'm honored to be a TRUE metal head/banger 🐐horns up!

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

[Intro: Ronnie James Dio] Who cries for the children? I do... [Verse 1] Dave Meniketti (Y&T): Sometime in the night, when you're feeling the cold Ronnie James Dio: Take a look at the sky above you Rob Halford (Judas Priest): Those are faces in the light, if the story were told Ronnie James Dio: They are calling you, calling you Yeah [Pre-Chorus 1] We are magic in the night Kevin DuBrow (Quiet Riot): We are shadow, we are light Dave Meniketti: We are forever you and I [Chorus (vocal lead: Rob Halford)] We're stars We're stars [Verse 2] Eric Bloom (Blue Öyster Cult): We can be strong, we are fire and stone Paul Shortino (Quiet Riot, Rough Cutt): And we all want to touch a rainbow Geoff Tate (Queensrÿche): But singers and songs will never change it alone We are calling you, calling you [Pre-Chorus 2] Don Dokken (Dokken): We're the beating of a heart The beginning we're the start Paul Shortino: Forever we will shine Yeah [Chorus (vocal leads: Paul Shortino, Don Dokken, Ronnie James Dio, Geoff Tate)] We're stars We're stars We're stars We're stars [Guitar solos] 1st solo: Craig Goldie/Eddie Ojeda 2nd solo: Vivian Campbell/Brad Gillis 3rd solo: Neal Schon/George Lynch 4th solo: Yngwie Malmsteen/Vivian Campbell 5th solo: George Lynch/Carlos Cavazo 6th solo: Brad Gillis/Craig Goldie/Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser [Pre-Chorus 3] Kevin DuBrow: We are magic in the night Rob Halford: We are shadow, we are light Geoff Tate: We are forever you and I [Chorus (vocal leads: Dave Meniketti, Eric Bloom, Rob Halford)] We're stars We're stars We're stars We're stars [Outro Chorus] We're stars, yeah We're stars We are shadow, we are light We're stars We are magic in the night We're stars, oh yeah We're stars We're stars We are magic in the night We're stars We are shadow, we are light We're stars We're stars We're stars We're the magic We're stars We're stars We're the beating of a heart We're stars Forever we will shine We're stars We're stars We're stars We're stars

[@anneahlefeld1989]

Love , love , love Dave Maneketti. I actually have this song saved on my KZbin watch later list.

[@starburstppl]

Q*bert, thanks so much for the great breakdown of who sang what, and who played the guitar solos. I knew most of them, but some I didn't, so I really appreciate this. Peace!

[@enriquemoreno2948]

Adrian Smith and Dave murray play the solos too

[@aiden_macleod]

@@enriquemoreno2948 I don't think they did.

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

The motivation by Ronnie James Dio & Vivian Campbell to do this thing, came after seeing the "We Are The World" project, and noticing the lack of musicians representing their genre of music. So Ronnie called upon his peers to show the world, that the heavy metal folk, too, were stars. In 1986, the most profitable genre of music was, in fact, heavy metal, which was why Ronnie found it very disrespectful that they weren't invited to "We Are The World."

[@Chris_Clark1MaidenFan]

Michael Holmgaard I remember RJD being the main artist in getting this done. R.I.P. RJD you are missed.

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

@@Chris_Clark1MaidenFan Glorious indeed. Only RJD could get so many legends to join. Maiden was still on tour, but Dave Murray & Adrian Smith still came to support the project?! That's how much respect Dio garnered...

[@aiden_macleod]

Not just the musicians, but the world are stars, providing a guiding light to children of the world, who lived in the darkness of hunger, sickness and depression

[@aiden_macleod]

@@Chris_Clark1MaidenFan It was his brainchild.

[@aiden_macleod]

@@MichaelHolmgaard They didn't do it for Dio, they did it for the kids, numbnuts.

[@ezequielmorales4221]

Listening to Dio sing puts a smile on my face, every time. THE MAN, THE LEGEND, THE HEAD OF THE METAL PANTHEON! THE GOD OF METAL, RONNIE JAMES DIO!

[@starburstppl]

Ezequiel Morales, I smile too every time I see and hear Dio. He is greatly missed. Best metal vocalist ever!! The Master and God of metal, RJD! \m/

[@aiden_macleod]

@@starburstppl Dio was good for what he did, but everybody has to die sometime.

[@patmctallica3522]

I miss him as well!

[@josephpearce9225]

Guitar rhythm section was Iron Maiden

[@aiden_macleod]

Among others.

[@wologan20]

Aiden Macleod the rhythm section under the chorus

[@jimshelby406]

This was actually the brainchild of Vivian Campbell (Dio guitarist) and Jimmy Bain (Dio bassist), who took the idea to Ronnie Dio. Ronnie was able to get all of the bands seen in the video together on the same day to record the song “Stars”. The song was written and produced by Ronnie as well.

[@andrewludwig9251]

It just so happened that Iron Maiden was on tour on the West coast at the time and Adrian and Dave just popped on in and magic happened totally by coincidence!

[@scottlafleur4148]

I haven't seen this in years. But I can still name 80% of these people. Great!

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

RIP DIO & RANDY RHODES and all the other STARS we have lost......

[@GrandpaOCE]

lost part off myself when dio passed

[@alexroyster182]

I remember buying the cassette with 45 record back in 86 with my paper route money. I wish I never gave it away back in the 90s. But this song was so badass. Still is

[@EMTinVA]

You guys missed Geoff Tate in there a few times =) Man, this brings back memories.

[@nunjabiz9456]

I thought that I was the only one that thought this was great ! 👍🏻

[@MrToband]

Dave Mennekitti, the man.Y&T

[@jasonbaker5489]

Wow took me back to my younger days. Fun to watch. You guys rock!

[@fandecanard3878]

Hi all Kel 'n' Rich will come back very soon, for information; their computer crashed unfortunately. As they use to to say, in waiting: "much love" (for all) :-) And their own website is almost ready too. Can't wait ^^ ++

[@MichaelRCarlson]

Suggest to them that they grab a cell phone and do a quick upload with an update!

[@paulm.5979]

Always loved that, you should check out the vocal outtakes of Hearing Aid, so cool to check out.

[@nevadagunslinger]

Yay me! First in. This is a Legend loaded song that was done for famine relief in Africa. The guitar section is completely off the chain. It's really a shame that it got damned near ZERO main stream publicity. Just a passing mention. I think I still have my cassette tucked away somewhere.

[@sdmfanthony5649]

Hear 'n Aid was a heavy metal charitable musical project envisioned by Ronnie James Dio and fellow Dio band mates Jimmy Bain and Vivian Campbell with the purpose of raising money for famine relief in Africa.[1] The Hear 'n Aid project, spearheaded by Ronnie, culminated in a one-time studio collaboration of 40 individual rock and heavy metal artists. The resultant products included a single purpose-created studio track entitled "Stars", which was combined with eight other tracks (several of which were contributed by artists who were on tour and unable to attend and participate directly) and was released as a compilation, as well as video footage taken during the recording sessions.Prior to the album release, and indicative of their business acumen and commitment to the project's success, Ronnie, Jimmy and Vivian established Hear 'n Aid as a full fledged non-profit (presumably to avoid experiencing similar missteps and pitfalls encountered with previous African aid efforts). "Hear ’n Aid had to be a non-profit organisation… We had to set up a board of directors, fourteen people, and all decisions had to be made by the board. My role was getting the licensing." - Wendy Dio[16] The Classic Rock article also indicates the project leadership and participants were well aware that the funds raised from similar events such as Band_Aid_(band) were squandered due to governmental corruption as well as suffering from general disorganization which led to things such as "food rotting on docks" - Paul Shortino (vocalist for Rough Cutt). The funds raised through the Hear 'n Aid project were instead used to purchase and ship agricultural machinery.

[@Deetroiter]

One of the greatest metal tracks of all time. From all accounts, the entire recording went completely smooth and everyone got along perfectly for a great cause. And most certainly one of the greatest metal solos of all time. I love at the end as the track fades out you can hear halford and Tate trading verses

[@lobo81865]

You didn't recognize Dave Meniketti. It's a shame Y&T wasn't more successful. They had great stuff.

[@kdm71291]

The only ones I recognized while they were playing, other than what you did, were Carmine Appice, Kip Winger who was standing next to RJD in one quick scene and Uncle Ted! Yes...as I recall, this was metal's answer to We Are The World....for African famine relief.

[@arkadiuszk41]

I'm 34 years old but when I hear this first time I get goosebumps this is awesome

[@PixelatedSpirit]

Malmsteen slays everyone here. On top of his game!

[@TheVintage1935]

Yep!!

[@MrBamcito]

Geoff Tate slays everyone is vocal parts.

[@williamchiusano3185]

Love it .. I remember it well Everyone and Cherry on the Top YNGWIE FREAKIN MALMSTEEN . This was an EPIC Collaboration of Monsters of ROCK .. Thanks for the Reminder BE "RELENTLESS" 😎👌

[@aiden_macleod]

Yngwie only did it because they promised him doughnuts.

[@venansiustampani1293]

Finnaly i found the reaction channel from they ho knows how to listen a masterpiece with the greatest ear and soul. I love you from indonesia guys..btw, what a lucky kel,hope i wil have a spouze that have a good taste of sound..

[@Qyngali]

You should watch the making of video of this in your free time, lots of background stuff from the recording sessions.

[@damianlambright6986]

I've been waiting for you to find this.

[@Chris_Clark1MaidenFan]

You mentioned Dokken how about a reaction to # Dokken # Alone Again and Freddy Kruger in # Dream Warriors

[@karlsmith2570]

Chris Clark They should also react to the following Dokken songs: It's not Love In My Dreams The Hunter Burning like a flame Breaking The Chains

[@liamstandish878]

Been binging the shit out of your channel today! I would recommed some songs but it looks like im late to the party. And to Kel, my nanna is from Quebec and taught me music when i was 2. She played the organ.. Much love and respect from Louisiana🤘

[@BLAKKHALO74]

Classic!! Groups are still covering this song, to this day.🤘🤘

[@kennethsatterfield767]

Awesome time awesome music awese people , Ronnie James put this whole thing together . Great memories damn

[@johnmccullough6540]

First! Love this one! All Star throwback! 🤟🔥🤟

[@renecastillo5642]

Greatest guitar solo ever....

[@chrissarina981]

YES. Awesome reaction. Two of the understated voices in this video where Dave Meniketti from Y&T and Paul Shortino from Rough Cutt. Both are great singers But Dave Meniketti is also the lead guitarist for Y&T. Please react to Y&T Forever live. It's face-melting music.

[@anneahlefeld1989]

I completely agree with you about Dave , Y & T itself is underrated. Yes please listen to #Y&t Forver

[@keithweelands5822]

It's my birthday in 1 week and it's what I want to request

[@FAIRGROUNDFUNFAIRS]

Love you guys hope your well

[@helzapoppin9810]

Rob Halford hitting those insane high harmonies LOL I remember when this came out. It was a one-off for African famine relief. It was originally organized by Dio guitarist Vivian Campbell and Dio sort of took the thing over LOL. My buddies and I used to make a game out of trying to guess the guitarists in the solo section just by sound and tone.

[@davidmagen3313]

So much to say about this video. It was Dio's baby, he got together with Rob Halford and a few others to initiate this project. KISS and Jimi Hendrix contributed music to the album, but (obviously for Jimi) weren't in the studio to record with everyone else. KISS was on their Animalize tour and contributed a live, unreleased version of 'Heaven's On Fire' to this record. The only other similar song of metsl musicians together is a band called Kickaxe; they covered Joe Cocker/Beatles 'With A Little Help From My Friends' but it's not as wide known as this one. Enjoy! DM

[@gsmith7309]

There's an extended version also available.🤘✌💣

[@huck944]

Rich your right,its for famine relief in Ethiopia. Also it's a play on words hearing aid because it's metal and loud but also hear and aid,hear this and send aid.

[@carlajeangilliland70]

Hey it's the 76 year old grandma, this is one of my favorites, there is another video of this that is just the guitarists, they had to sort of audition for this in that video, you see who each one is and what band they are from, if you get a chance to see it, I Think you will love it. On a personal note, My,MY, look at all those pretty little puppies, but they are now just old dawgs just like me lol. Long live Rock and Roll.

[@TheHeath68]

NEW SONG ALERT!!! ALTER BRIDGE dropped their new single today off their upcoming album Walk the Sky, the song is called Wouldnt You Rather, its awesome!!!!

[@tipusage]

It was for the famine in Africa. The US pop fraternity had We are The World. The UK, Europe came up with Do They know it's Christmas Time and the rock monsters came up with Hear N Aid.

[@roballen5718]

hi, guys. i notice that you like getting into the early days of heavy rock. well, not many people have heard of a band from my home of Wales, called Budgie, but metallica and several other of the most famous metal bands cite them as major influences. they cut their first album in '71. they were ahead of their time and i heard them live in 1970 when they played at my school christmas dance. they were very heavy and great musicians. their song Napoleon Bona Parts 1&2 is my favourite of theirs, but any of their stuff is great. i'm sure you'd like them

[@67pagode]

Ich habe es gehört, als ich schlafen ging. Hab ich was von schlafen gesagt..... Keine Sekunde! Rob hört man sofort. Dio ❤️ und dann Ingwie ❤️ Miss you so much Ronnie

[@rufscooby1]

hey guys...maybe turn kel on to the world of Billy Squire so many hits from so many albums.? anyway, have a fab week!

[@kriskeyser9679]

We’re STARS!

[@shamnet]

don't know why I ever missed out on this one... BUT The Title Hear N Aid did remind me to turn up the volume on mine (been wearing hearing aids for a number of years now.. LoL) I would love folks to check out Waylander as a means for future reaction... Peace out folks.

[@keithweelands5822]

Hear 'n aid was for the Ethiopian famine. You could buy the 7 inch single, 12 inch ep, video and full album featuring unique tracks and rare recordings. The is also the album rock aid Armenia in aid of the 1988 earthquake. There is a recording of smoke on the water with deep purple along with Pink Floyd, queen, rush, iron maiden Brian Adams and Keith Emerson

[@MrTech226]

Rich, you are correct about the project. All the proceeds from sales goes to famine relief in Africa. This project came after other project, Live Aid.

[@sdmfanthony5649]

ALRIGHT, GUYS.

[@SuperDoomspoon]

Ok....got one for you two..... #Kennedy Honors;Led Zepellin// Heart with Jason Bonham(John Bonhams son) Stairway to Heaven... you won’t regret it!!!

[@WhatDayIsItTrumpDay]

You two really gotta check out this cool song caller "Closer" by a band called #Clockwork. Just search Clockwork - Closer and it's the one with a B&W clock gear on the thumbnail. They have 4 vocalists that harmonize pretty well at times throughout the song.

[@brianbazar917]

This one rocks! The video for it is good too. I used to have this on cassette. Love the shirts btw... 😉

[@louielouie22]

Yeeea baby!! You heard Rob Halford over everyone else?!😃

[@gapjunction11]

Suggestion: "The Seven Angels" by Avantasia. Great, epic, melodic metal track!

[@dustingreskie2073]

Nice one guys. I've been waiting for you to do this one.

[@jumpoffa5011]

hahaha I prefer the kissing over the credits any day of the week. :-)

[@ginterka381996]

8:00 Jeff Pilson from Dokken. 😍

[@stephenjeffrey7491]

It was for Famine in Africa. To bad the video stuffed up. Great song. Loved it when it was released and still love it now

[@stephenjeffrey7491]

Saw DIO perform this live when he Toured Australia back 86 when it was released as well.

[@Aethyrs]

Ronnie James Dio made this happend, RIP

[@williamtendolo]

#Shaman - Fairy Tale, Live!!

[@davidpalahinjak2664]

Great song with killer guitar riffs and solos!

[@luisantoniodasilva8230]

#RADAKKA Masquerade. Bahia, Brazil. I listened to this song when my first child was born.

[@huck944]

You need to watch #rockaidarmenia smoke on the water.Its for earthquake relief. Stay beautiful 🤘🇦🇺

[@EarleMason]

Here's the link to the KZbin channel for #rockaidarmenia kzbin.info/door/bqrKju8z6lKQqxvELtB1kw

[@lospames]

LEAVES THE GATHERING

[@cole110]

you gotta play some Yngwie Malmsteen for Rachel concerto suite in E minor w/ Japan orchestra

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

In interview video footage taken during the event, Ronnie said that 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 the 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. Together the three co-wrote the song "Stars."

[@Holloweye]

As you like Sabaton and Powerwolf so much, you should checkout Battle Beast - Armageddon Clan. A really awesome power metal song with female vocals! I think the group might be just up your alley.

[@starburstppl]

Love love love this!!! Hear 'n Aid was a heavy metal charitable musical project envisioned by Ronnie James Dio and fellow Dio band mates Jimmy Bain and Vivian Campbell with the purpose of raising money for famine relief in Africa. Thanks for this one! Peace!

[@sdmfanthony5649]

very fond memories. you guys have been freezing up lately for some reason. I missed some of Rich's great reactions.

[@michaelbelshaysr4525]

Hear 'n Aid was a heavy metal charitable musical project envisioned by Ronnie James Dio and fellow Dio band mates Jimmy Bain and Vivian Campbell with the purpose of raising money for famine relief in Africa.

[@stretchgilbert]

Shout Out TO Buck Dharma & Eric Bloom Of BOC And of course Metal GOD and loving spirit RJD Rest Easy Ronnie

[@SuperDoomspoon]

Hey....Cool react!!

[@hacksawhendo4331]

#Sabaton Inmate 4859 this is a good band that sings about historical events, and makes me want to learn more about the events and people they sing about.

[@mrrominemr]

Still sounds great.

[@seesigner3]

Kel-n-Rich please, please listen to King's X Pleiades! @ They are a great three man band! Ty Tabor on guitars and vocals on this track, Jerry Gaskill drums and vocals, and Doug (Dug) Pinnick bass and vocals (lead vocalist 95% of the time). This band has had some amazing music over their 40 year career!!!! Their music is simplistic, yet complex, but always has a story to tell. They have helped me so much after my momma was killed suddenly in November 2014. Another band that never got the recognition they deserved!! I love the diversity of your channel!!! Thanks, Shawna from Ohio!!!!!!!

[@VinceYT2408]

#Charlemagne Bloody Verdict of Verden France. I can't explain why you must react to this one, I don't want to spoil you. But it's a must have, not for the music, or the lyrics, but for the human part of it, as we should all pay our respects to this incredible man behind the group and singing with his worldwide known bass voice. Please smash the like button and let's hear the oldest metal singer of all time. Rip, Sir.

[@davidmcroberts8502]

Lol....I remember that

[@gsmith7309]

It's a great tune. I'm still trying to figure out how they got all there big heads in one room LOL.🤘✌💣

[@sirpsycho4487]

Porcupine Tree - Russia on Ice

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Thanx for playing my Suggestion.There is also a Documentary/Making Of for this Project/Song.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hear_%27n_Aid.

[@JoeMartinez_LA_LostSoul]

Dio put this together because USA for Africa totally snubbed all metal from 'We Are the World' put together mainly by Quincy Adams and I believe Lionel Richie. The metal artists got together for the same cause, African famine relief

[@RLeFebvrekultur]

Ok, weird suggestion. How about “Question Mark and the Mysterians, 96 tears”? :))

[@michaelharvey5841]

There's a version which tells you who everyone is. But from memory... Vivian Campbell Jimmy Bain Ronnie James Dio Dave Meniketti Rob Halford Kevin DuBrow Don Dokken Eric Bloom Paul Shortino Geoff Tate Brad Gillis Dave Murray Adrian Smith Yngwie Malmsteen George Lynch Spinal Tap Motley Crue Neal Schon Carlos Cavarzo Vinnie Appice Eddie Ojeda Blackie Lawless Ted Nugent And many many more...

[@phantomroads2621]

React to the Band #impendingdoom song Deceiver. A MUST WATCH

[@federicorossi3753]

Sorry but whtá ther name of the software to do this videos?

[@evertonvogt6871]

Guys... you have to hear Tribuzy!! A brazilian guy.... such a great voice!!

[@leonardoorellana6035]

Can you guys please do that one again when you get your new computer,

[@networkordie]

It's been so long since I've watched this that I actually forgot Blue Öyster Cult's Buck Dharma & Eric Bloom participated \m/

[@brianguillory1116]

They did it because they thought hey we can do something just like the pop scene has.hear n aid is like a pun.you know cause of \m/👍😎

[@josephpearce9225]

This was a great album

[@antoniomanuelpereirogonzal726]

Oh yes!, Eric Bloom and Buck Dharma too!

[@luvbasses5487]

Hey Rich- it may be a little harsh but, I say play Back In The Saddle by Aerosmith from the Rocks album for Kel. It’s them at their peak and is essential listening as far as the BEST 70’s hard rock EVER created.

[@lospames]

COMMING BACK TO LIFE PINK FLOYD

[@tskwerl]

Ah yeah. I ran this vhs tape to death. My vcr ate it.

[@Dano_in_Texas]

Such GREAT memories, all in this one video! Classic! Great cause, to help with starvation-torn areas of Africa. Seeing Dave Meniketti, of Y&T in there... reminds me... one of the all time great live guitar performances, of all time, (in my humble opinion,)... #Y&T - "I Believe In You" from their live album "Open Fire" Amazing guitar work by singer and guitarist Dave Meneketti! You really should check it it! You WON'T be disappointed! #feelthemusic

[@manimalace3861]

Rob halfords voice is piercing through everyone's voice. Sorry dio and Geoff. Hahaha

[@GetFactual]

So when is dream theater on the agenda? Waiting for my request :-(

[@kentduggan8626]

Dio !!

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