Hear N Aid Stars The Record (1986)

The song was recorded on May 20 21, 1985 at the A M Records Studio in Hollywood, California. The project included contributions from Ted Nugent, Tommy Aldridge and members of Dio, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Yngwie Malmsteen, Quiet Riot, Mötley Crüe, Twisted Sister, Queensrÿche, Blue Öyster Cult, Dokken, Vanilla Fudge, Y T, Rough Cutt, Giuffria, Journey, and Night Ranger as well as the parody band Spinal Tap. Lead vocals were shared between Ronnie James Dio, Rob Halford, Eric Bloom, Kevin DuBrow, 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.