Hear 'n Aid: The Guitarists

The Guitarists:
Vivian Campbell
Carlos Cavazo
Brad Gillis
Craig Goldy
George Lynch
Yngwie Malmsteen
Eddie Ojeda
Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser
Neal Schon

[@deadevilmonkey]

Doesn't matter who was better... it was all a perfect example of the golden age of METAL

[@sonofbarnsey]

4:54 I love how instead of shredding individually like the other guys, Adrian and Dave just do their old harmony guitar approach. Well played

[@Ayog06]

I totally agree!

[@Limited_Light]

Their contribution is hauntingly beautiful.

[@davidoriordan1393]

Kind of disappointing they didn’t play a solo you can just tell Dave would have out played almost everyone there

[@GorditoCrunch343]

@@Limited_Light That early Somewhere in Time reverb sound was perfect for this song.

[@grumble7425]

@Google Needs TobeBombed well said Iron Maiden and Blue Öyster Cult rules.

[@WashingtonMonster86]

Malmsteen wearing sun-glasses in a dimly lit studio, haha fucking love it. So 80's!!!!!!

[@000slander000]

I like how he puts Yngwie J Malmsteen on all his records so you don't confuse him with all the other Yngwie Malmsteens out there! LMAO! those spinal tap guys are so funny!

[@rurdywyne]

I'm honestly amazed Eddie Ojeda is getting so much criticism, his solo compliments the song perfectly. What he played wasn't about how many notes you can play in a measure, but more about melody.

[@thevoid99]

i like it when guitarists aim for melody and simplicity rather than just be showy.

[@SonicVR12]

Has Eddie ever shredded? It's not an insult, but I really can't think of any Twisted Sister songs with real shredding. Maybe I'm wrong. If so, I'd love to hear an example

[@TheOnlyHollywood1]

@Eric Pymm I mean they're more bluesy players, but I guess You Can't Stop Rock N Roll, Under The Blade and Come Out And Play are more shreddy

[@markwil171]

Lynch rules! his vibrato is amazing

[@matthias5163]

The blow budget for this session must have been off the charts!

[@sunjester8254]

Stop it. That shit was old decades ago.

[@4572dk]

@@sunjester8254 lol what. This was the 80s. All of them were on coke haha.

[@sbeqstion]

@@sunjester8254 and

[@infernalhammer]

That George Lynch solo was lethal.

[@johnm.4655]

His was THE BEST!!!

[@BrandonScottFox1]

Yng enged him out....not being a fanboy

[@BrunoidGames]

As always

[@MrBamcito]

Vivian Campbell was the best

[@WarinTbone]

@@BrandonScottFox1 Yngwie shreds but he isn’t expressive

[@frankdrebin1023]

2:34 Lynch just kills that. That cat was always just so tasty. Gotta love the slide vibrato.

[@RMLaxCoach]

Damn Schon and Lynch were absolutely shredding. Expected it from YM, but NS was a nice surprise.

[@Excalion88]

Listen to the pre-Steve Perry Journey song, 'Topaz'.

[@LizaJane761]

George Lynch was and still is the best!!!!!!!

[@anfitz5024]

Lynch adding a little blues to his solo made him stand out #1

[@bobjrodbobjrod4034]

3:29 and 3:42 all eyes are on Yngwie when his vibrato is in full gear! Everyone did it for a good cause so hats off to all of them!

[@M1tjakaramazov]

Lynch has by far the best combination of dexterity and soul…

[@mooseknuckle9657]

Neal Schon had been up all night at a party and was completely hungover for this session.He then proceeded to blow the doors off most of the other guitarists ,except Yngwie and Lynch, at the session.They should have called in John Sykes and Gary Moore who both have tone,speed,and phrasing.

[@sunjester8254]

I like Schon, but blow the doors off? Come on.

[@eldirtyfaygo5395]

@@sunjester8254 dude was the only one who stood against the big personalities of malmsteem and Lynch.

[@sunjester8254]

​@@eldirtyfaygo5395 Nah, Buck Dharma was the one who stood out for me. I also thought Gillis was pretty impressive even though I don't really like his melodic choices in general. I'm not saying Schon isn't a good guitarist, but I think it's a bit hyperbolic to say he blew someone's doors off. I guess it depends on your tastes, though.

[@johnm.4655]

Ok, like WTF. George Lynch's solo with the Stratocaster at 2:34 blows them all away... like literally, a total stomp and a scream in your face! Now that's PASSIONATE phrasing! 2nd place to Neal Schon at 4:16. Both George and Neal blow away most guitar players today, including the legato nutty, two-hand tappers we all know. Man, that wicked up and down vibrato George does (later picked up and mastered by Greg Howe ) is just phenomenal! Why that solo wasn't put on this songs final mix I don't know, Vivian Campbell must have been intimidated by it! LOL!

[@Baldmelon]

eddie ojeda...you can talk about his technical limitations, but the man can write a hook rich solo. this portion of the solo is what sticks in your head. hats off to him.

[@Nirolevy1]

George Lynch plays his 1957 Strat here! No humbacker, no floating bridge and sounds to me better than any of his costume guitars

[@Galispapi]

When it comes to feel Schon is the Balls here! Incredibly underrated. Lynch is also ridiculous.

[@evhfan5150]

My favorites Lynch, Schon and Yngwie

[@kyledamron]

I love what Brad Gillis played as well as Lynch

[@tomkenny5864]

Gillis is damn good

[@tomkenny5864]

They all did good

[@rightbro]

Brad was a beast

[@chadwallace9713]

Brad Gillis doesn’t get enough credit when people talk about the 80’s great shredders. He is a bad ass player!

[@sunjester8254]

Yep.

[@brunosoupin2746]

Lynch!

[@g3ultra]

You can argue who's best all day but Schon and Gillis are both highly underrated

[@iceman6354]

I wish they would have included Jeff Watson as well in that event

[@takaorobinson8719]

Agree. Non guitarists may not think Schon is special but he has a style that is tasty and blistering. Brad Gillis is a cool dude and was a huge Night Ranger fan.

[@eliasrebollosa5481]

I can honestly say I'm a Vivian Campbell Fan....Holy Diver is the shit....But I also love George Lynch.....I also love Neil Schon.....There were to many great guitarist there.....but the surprise for me Carlos Cavaso and Brad Gillis .....Don't forget when Randy Rhodes died Brad Gillis stepped in to fill in his shoes to finish the tour Ozzy Was on...

[@takaorobinson8719]

When Sharon called him he thought it was a prank. " Here, I'd better put Ozzy on . Hello, Bradley?" Flew him out, played with no amp sitting on the hotel bed with Ozzy sitting on the floor playing Flying high again. One song got the gig.

[@ChrisCatton]

2:34 I love the parts where George is playing such fast vibrato that his hand becomes a blur to the camera.

[@97warlock]

He said he started doing that fast shift thing as a way for him,where other guitarists would Bend to reach a certain pitch,so He started shifting up to the note,plus I think he said it looked really cool. ...He definately adds a cool flavor in his playing. Hes not overly technical,just speed,accuracy & style

[@daviddemaria3982]

Lynch is one of the best all time.

[@Nig6tWalker]

in my honest opinion,Yngwie,Lynch,Schon were the best on that song.

[@dougsteeleguitar]

Same, I even liked Craig Goldie.

[@ugurtansavas2334]

Yngwie was the best of best dude

[@BumHaven]

Hah was just thinking the same thing. Cheers! Oh and of course the dual lead section from the Iron Maiden boys was great as well.

[@jerrywoods4066]

@@ugurtansavas2334 no he wasnt

[@jerrywoods4066]

Vivian Neal than yngwie

[@miamigroove]

Buck Dharma is my favorite rock guitarist of all time

[@themotleycook3453]

Wow amazing but Lynch & Yngwie were the best in my opinion

[@jimdanielson272]

They were all awesome but George & Yngwie are Gods.

[@fakeoldtoughguy768]

And Dharma

[@kirkcostner774]

George Lynch is insane, amazing. His solo stood out and sounded so different and unique from the others. He`s my pick.

[@jimcunningham61]

George lynch was the man

[@jeffpettit3119]

Love that they had Dave and Adrian from Maiden doing a harmony. I mean who else would you get ?

[@SYCKNTWISTED]

I'm a HUGE Lynch and Schon fan, but Gillis was AMAZING!!!!!

[@IbanezGuitarz87]

Lynch!!!!

[@magnumopus511]

Yngwie is just untouchable!, the best 80's shredder there is.

[@TammyCreswell-l7h]

I agree

[@tylerfukuda]

1000% makes everyone else look sloppy.

[@DarkMetalJazzPunk]

Lynch is such a BADASS!! Yngwie has so much control....and Buck Dharma is so groovy!

[@TheRimeOfTheAncientMariner]

Love how Adrian and Dave go last and show it's not how the number of notes, it's that there are no wasted notes. Up the irons!!!

[@TheAkd89]

Gillis, Lynch, Malmsteen, Schon.. they killed everybody else lol

[@Pp-ss8yl]

Lynch smokes everyone here, hands down. I’ve read him slating Wendy dio for basically embezzling all the cash from heat n’aiid and that virtually no cash ended up where it was supposed to

[@Renix62]

Holy shit Neal Schon just burns EVERYONE on this song

[@malmsteengreece]

Joshua Daly he is great. But then again you have yngwie malmsteen

[@sweenykim]

DAVE MENIKETTI is arguably the FINEST Lead Vocalist & Shredder combos in metal. Amazing, gifted & unsung talent. No coincidence he was asked to sing the opening line of the Hear N Aid Project...he was one of the few who also could've shredded & Sang on this project, too.

[@vezzel209]

All these guys are great, but man, Vivian Campbell absolutely kills it in the finished version

[@RoccoPezzin]

malmsteen and lynch are the best in my opinion

[@p0rkjell0]

Lynch

[@Tx1911]

I agree on the Yngwie comment, he basically made everyone in the 80s play faster, but has no feeling to his playing. I think George Lynch laid down the smack on his solo part, and as you can hear the background was the favorite. George has total the package, speed and soul. Kudos to Neal Schon, he can burn too !

[@normynoless]

Dave and Adrian's dual onslaught is awesome.

[@sonofbarnsey]

George Lynch and Vivian!

[@TheOneAboveAll]

George lynch had a hard time getting a good sound. He ended up using a Boss Distortion Neal Schon brought. Also, Neal Schon said about all the guitarists there copped an attitude with him. He said only 1 guitarist was friendly to him, and that was Yngwie. Lynch was polite to him too after he loaned him his distortion box.

[@PowerRobMusic]

Where did you read that

[@Maxx61]

As many times as I have commented on this video, having been on the scene all those years ago, Eddie Ojeda's solo still stands the test of time. Of course Lynch and Yngwie burn as expected but Eddie's solo is probably the most recognizable melody from all of those who were offered a chance to play. It's lyrical and really contrasts well with the other solos though I'm probably the only one who thinks Eddie's was the one which tied everything else together.

[@luvskippy]

Carlos Cavazo ...very under rated guitarist. He is still smokin today!

[@youtoo2233]

I wonder why Eddie Van Halen wasn't there he would have blown all them away

[@michaelgraham9774]

Nah man. He doesnt got anything on Lynch or Yngwie

[@sleyeminizo275]

George was my favorite soloist on that.

[@YoBroMan]

Lynched just killed this, could have just used his solo and it would have been fine.

[@RossBayCult]

Brad Gillis didn’t look like he was having enough fun.

[@richga]

As a guitarist I would give my left nut to have been able to hang out in the studio when this was recorded!

[@Deuterium2H]

Yngwie is the top dog, here, IMHO. He is just on another level, both in terms of technical virtuosity as well as the melodic phrasing of his solo. His solo sounded more organic, and a natural extension of the song...versus most of the others, who might as well have been soloing to a completely different tune. Yngwie also has the clearest, most beautiful tone with his vintage Strat, compared to the muddy, overly distorted humbucker equipped Super Strats. And yes, I realize Yngwie's Dimarzio HS-3s are technically stacked humbuckers (for noise cancellation), but they sound the closest to vintage single-coils. In any event, his guitar definitely stands out in the mix. Neal Schon and George Lynch were also outstanding.

[@JohnJohn-cs6if]

+Deuterium2H Yeah man it makes me laugh how there are people even in this video where you get to see him smoking every other guitarist in there, complaining about he's not good enough, or he can only play fast and has no feeling. I think almost all of the others where sounding completely stereotypical, like they weren't feeling the song at all, his vibrato and playing shined more than any of them. Amazing guitarist man..

[@These_go_to_eleven_1959]

Yeah YJM is and always has been a BADASS! I remember when i first heard him in the STEELER record i started practicing like 12 hours a day! before Him i only practiced 8 or 9 a day! LOL

[@johnhuldt]

Superior improviser to the rest of the crew.

[@lopeylopes]

Yngwie 1st then George Lynch. Craig Goldie is total garbage

[@zozwoz]

I have to totally agree with you.

[@5Y4FIQ]

Eddie Ojeda,Adria Smith,Dave Murray and Neal Schon really fits the song really well.....When i listen to this song,their sounds actually stands out

[@patrickcallow1059]

Buck Dharma, Lynch, and the dudes from Maiden.

[@butchjones3497]

Neal Schon, George Lynch & Buck Dharma win this. Schon's outro is amazing, Lynch destroys in his section & you immediately know that it's him and then Buck Dharma goes completely the other way and stands out with some really interesting pickin'

[@jerrywoods4066]

Buck didn't do much

[@butchjones3497]

@@jerrywoods4066 It's not about the Shred, it's about the taste. Buck throws in those kewl little "Chikin Picking" type licks and it's so different from what everyone was doing, that it stands out so much and it's kewl

[@jerrywoods4066]

@@butchjones3497 I know all about buck and I didn't care 4 his approach on 5hat rune it didn't fit not much feel to it either

[@butchjones3497]

@@jerrywoods4066 ... and there ya go

[@jerrywoods4066]

@Samí Warrior hey buck wasn't very good on that didn't say he was a bad guitar player so stfu

[@vile7992]

2:35 Lord Lynch

[@vancealmighty]

Lynch wins. He had the most radically different version of the solo and the audible yelp of amazement at 2:51 is all you really need for proof he killed it.

[@TheLeocowboy]

Es simple...GEORGE LYNCH ES EL PUTO AMO!!!!!!....

[@1norville]

I never new why Neal Schon is shredding his butt off, yet looks so dissatisfied with his playing.......I want to get that good!

[@joedirt902]

SUPPOSEDLY WHEN MALMSTEEN WAS ASKED WHAT GUITARIST IMPRESSED HIM THE MOST IT WAS NEAL SCHON.

[@hellsunicorn]

Not really surprising, Malmsteen was originally a Jimi Hendrix and later a Ritchie Blackmore fan before really delving into classical music, and I'd say Schon is probably the closest to those two of anybody on here other than maybe Craig Goldy.

[@jerrywoods4066]

Yngwie was the biggest blackmore fan he got most of his style from him period no Neal but he also loved hendrix and evh maybe Gary Moore from my memory

[@jerrywoods4066]

I'm taking Vivian Campbell Neal than yngwie than George some of it was same thing nothing 2 impressive

[@ricdale7813]

Yngwie came in and scarred them All. Notice how 70% of them play out of their element. Not that they arent Great but YJM is a Force unlike No other.

[@spencerriggs6777]

I just love brad Gillis. Dude came into this video like a god damn tornado

[@ruiplas]

I actually like Eddie Ojeda and Maiden boys’ playing, very tasty memorable melodies

[@obiwonton369]

Lynch and Vivian Campbell my all time favs but give it up folks for Neal Schon laying it down with the legendary axemen shreds with style.

[@jackiedaytona7681]

God Lynch was just so aggressive. Absolute assassin.

[@clarkramos2374]

Truly a great humane heavy metal get together for a great cause . so much music talent that participated to make it come true !!!!😊 Thanks alot fellows!!!!!!always be cherished remembered !!!!…..bless RJ Dio and friends❤

[@ADDISON857]

Thé Guitarists😘you are all good guitarists

[@kranen1]

@metalfiend124 Yeah, Yngwie and Lynch really smoked! I think they just went soloing to the melody and took the best parts from it :)

[@OperationEndGame]

Ojeda wasn't invited to outshred Yngwie, Lynch, Neal and the others. He was brought in do what he does best... Play. If you listen the way he play, he sounded like he sat down and worked on the melody.

[@2manynotes]

I have the VHS home.. looked a it many times. The solo's are all very exciting. I like them all.

[@TammyCreswell-l7h]

Yngwie Malmsteen and George Lynch blow it away,,, love it

[@MrJeanvoine]

Brad Gillis my hero!

[@RastaSaiyaman]

For those of you who state that the Maiden guys' contribution was "forgotten" listen closely at the chorus of the song, you can hear their harmonies behind the "We're stars" chant. In fact their contribution was far more significant than all those burn frets solos.

[@martymcfly002]

Agree with a lot of these comments - Lynch blew the roof off. The only solo where you can hear people around him applauding. Love Yngwie's solo too.

[@LBCOOLB]

Neal Freaking Schon, still one of the best EVER!!

[@miguelescobar4050]

George lynch

[@meadowz06]

Numero uno is Lynch.

[@YesuAiNimen]

They were all awesome, but to me, Schon just killed it.

[@psmatos]

If you practice for a few years, will play like Malmsteen. To play like Neal Schor one must be born again.

[@themotleycook3453]

1. Lynch 2. Yngwie

[@irmaztamal21]

The Mötley Cook ... Yngwie

[@oreobiscuit7143]

Agreed lynch ruled

[@Leit0]

Lets, sum up. Schon hard rocked with some shred, Lynch did a signature wild shred, Ojeda played a nicely fitting solo very pleasant to hear and Yngwie did his signature and perfectly fitting solo.

[@ABCDEFGHIJKELA...]

Lynch is always in godmode

[@metalmattm]

DUDE! Neal Schon!!! great man.

[@Tx1911]

This one goes to Lynch ... sprinkle in speed, feeling and his fiery style ... George rules ! Hon. Mentions .... Yngwie ( alot of speed, but hell all of his solos, he crams a thousand notes in ), Neal Schon ( I know he is from Journey but the dude can flat out play ). I also liked Vivy Campbell.

[@clutch2827]

Holy fk! Lynch!!!!

[@van7188]

The Concert 2 see this summer is Ratt Performing Out Of The Cellar Top to Bottom 25 Years Later With Carlos Cavazo!!!!!! AWESOME!!!!!!!

[@gmackinnon648]

Was lucky enough to see Rhoads live and will say had he been alive there and on that song malmsteen Wudda went wow! And albeit every guitarist there is amazing. Rhoads Wudda made them feel at home. Then after his solo make them look at their guitar thinking ' now how do I play this thing again'😁 and yes Rhoads was that good if not better was front row floor saw him play live up close and he was simply amazing on a dial of 10 Rhoads playing was an easy 12😊✌️

[@NIKONKRILLE]

Who is ” Wudda”a?

[@ASocialCJ]

I am a huge Journey fan and Neal Schon is my all time Favorite Guitarist. I say "Favorite" there because honestly music is too objective to say anyone is best. That being said, this is my go to video when people don't believe me that Neal can shred. Someone below said something about him being able to "keep up with the real shredders", which may be the understatement of the century. Neal's fingers move so effortlessly and his note selection is so melodic he is completely one of a kind & unique.

[@takaorobinson8719]

Agree 100%. Some guitarist you can figure out what they are playing with just pentatonics or major and minor scales. Sch on is harder to figure out. Tasty is how I classify him.

[@Betquint]

Ese uhhhh que se escucha en 2:51 demuestra que George Lynch es otro nivel...lo mismo ocurre con las caras de asombro que se ve cuando está tocando Yngwie Malmsteen! Todos son excelentes musicos, pero estos dos son dioses!!!

[@GorditoCrunch343]

As far a unique sound and solo goes, I have to give my vote for Buck Dharma. No one plays like that guy, and the comments are criminally underrating him.

[@resstabell]

Imagine if Randy Rhoads were alive at that moment.

[@jamesprice6381]

Love hearing all of them, but yes Malmsten is a SMOKIN hot, him n Neil Schon really shine here, ( n the guy from Giuffria!)) this was the year i FIRST heard Malmsteen on Rock 105 in Memphis Tn playing BLACKSTAR, never forget it, it `was like hearing eruption for the first time! That day changed my life, alot like Hendrix did for others, Thank you Yngwie! The Lord did good!

[@Sysiphusjwk]

Brad Gillis and Neal Schon for me.

[@Strato13]

Yngwie and Neal killed it.. As far as Eddie Ojeda..

[@dr.feelgood246]

George Lynch - the best of...!!

[@TheTrueFortress]

All great. All different. My faves are Lynch, Schon and Malmsteen.

[@davidstock2713]

Schon, extraordinary fluent runs, including sustained variations pauses.