| Hear 'n Aid | |
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| Compilation album by various artists | |
| Released | 1 January 1986 |
| Recorded | 20–21 May 1985 |
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| Genre | Heavy metal |
| Length | 43:14 |
| Label | PolyGram Records |
| Producer | "Stars" Track - Ronnie James Dio, Other Tracks - Various |
| Singles from Hear 'n Aid | |
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Hear 'n Aid was a charity record released in 1986. The record featured a supergroup of 40 heavy metal musicians on a track called "Stars". A music video was released as well, produced during the recording sessions. Proceeds from the album were used to raise over $3 million for famine relief in Africa.[2]
The project was spearheaded by Ronnie James Dio, Jimmy Bain, and Vivian Campbell of the band Dio, who also contributed a live version of "Hungry for Heaven" to the album. The project also included contributions from Tommy Aldridge, Blue Öyster Cult, Dokken, Giuffria, Judas Priest, Mötley Crüe, Night Ranger, Ted Nugent, Queensrÿche, Quiet Riot, Rough Cutt, Twisted Sister, Vanilla Fudge, W.A.S.P. and Y&T, as well as the parody band Spinal Tap, who performed in character.
- ^ "singles discography".
- ^ Tobler, John (1992). NME Rock 'N' Roll Years (1st ed.). London: Reed International Books Ltd. p. 416. CN 5585.