The story back then was that the metal and hard rock bands were left out of the USA for Africa "We are the world" song done by multiple bands/artist. So the metal bands got together and did their own song.

Halford was hitting so high on the "were stars" part. You can clearly hear him over the others. Amazing. Halford and Dio all day any day.

Lead vocals Eric Bloom (Blue Öyster Cult) Ronnie James Dio (Dio) Don Dokken (Dokken) Kevin DuBrow (Quiet Riot) Rob Halford (Judas Priest) Dave Meniketti (Y&T) Paul Shortino (Rough Cutt) Geoff Tate (Queensrÿche) Backing vocals Tommy Aldridge (Ozzy Osbourne) Dave Alford (Rough Cutt) Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge/King Kobra) Vinny Appice (Dio) Jimmy Bain (Dio) Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot) Mick Brown (Dokken) Vivian Campbell (Dio) Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot) Amir Derakh (Rough Cutt) Buck Dharma (Blue Öyster Cult) Brad Gillis (Night Ranger) Craig Goldy (Giuffria) Chris Hager (Rough Cutt) Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.) Blackie Lawless (W.A.S.P.) George Lynch (Dokken) Yngwie Malmsteen Mick Mars (Mötley Crüe) Michael McKean (in character, and credited as David St. Hubbins of Spinal Tap) Vince Neil (Mötley Crüe) Ted Nugent Eddie Ojeda (Twisted Sister) Jeff Pilson (Dokken) Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot) Claude Schnell (Dio) Neal Schon (Journey) Harry Shearer (in character, and credited as Derek Smalls of Spinal Tap) Mark Stein (Vanilla Fudge) Matt Thorr (Rough Cutt)

5:38 "WHO'S THIS?!" Oh that's just the one and only George Lynch, one of the best guitarists ever ;) He's actually my favorite guitar player. Played in a glam/heavy metal band called Dokken, great fucking band with killer guitar solos in just about every song. If you decide to react to them here's some tips along the way Ballads: "Alone Again" "Walk Away" Fast paced and/or kickass 80's glam/heavy metal: "Tooth and Nail" "Kiss of Death" "Unchain the Night" "Mr Scary" "Into the Fire" "Lightning strikes again" "The Hunter" As a bonus I'll throw in "When Heaven Comes Down", it's much darker and sinister than the rest of their songs but god damn is it beautiful and melancholic and the guitar solo is one of my favorites of all time.

Hear 'n Aid was a charity record recorded by a large ensemble of 40 heavy metal musicians and released in 1986. The project was organized by Ronnie James Dio, Jimmy Bain, and Vivian Campbell, all from the band Dio. Proceeds from the album were used to raise money for famine relief in Africa.[1] The 40 musicians which had been gathered together by Dio recorded the single "Stars" together; the rest of the album was filled out with eight other tracks, several of which were contributed by artists who were on tour and unable to attend and participate in the mass recording session. A music video was released as well, produced during the recording sessions.

Lex, the singer with the sunglasses that you were curious about was Geoff Tate the lead vocalist of Queensryche. The guy with the soft hat was Paul Shortino of the band Rough Cutt as well as the second lead singer for Quiet Riot. The two blonde guitarists were Carlos Cavazzo of Quiet Riot and George Lynch of Dokken.

Lex….Yngwie Malmsteen was one if the soloists that you oooo’d to. He’s worth a reaction tune or 3.

With all that vocal power in one room, you can still hear Halfords high end cutting right through the mix!

Paul Shortino had a killer voice, it's a shame nobody really remembers him. He sang "We all wanna touch a rainbow.." He was in a band called Rough Cutt

Yngwie Malmsteen is the guy you said wooo when he played his 2nd solo part .

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

One of the greatest solo’s ever simply because of the number of individuals and their talent coming together and rocking out. One of my favorite songs!

Halford’s high notes just pierced everyone.

Our cover band played this song with a twist. We'd have audience members come up and sing their fave singers part. Believe it or not, they all knew where their guy came in. My favorite singer in this is Dave Meniketti from Y&T. Check em out, you'll love it.

So Lex oo'ed at Geoff Tate (vocals - Queensryche) Yngwie Malmsteen (guitars) and George Lynch (guitars - Dokken).

The Guitar player Lex is asking who he is : George Lynck from Dokken and Lynch Mob

So far, I haven't seen anyone else react to this group/song. I got way excited to see it. I'm so glad you loved it.

Greetings from Germany. As a Metalhead, since 1985, i was happy that they took the chance to show that we are not such antisocial and evil bad people. Sadwise we still have that bad reputation..But it's getting better...Damned, i still miss Ronnie James Dio..R.I.P. Cast of 'Hear'n Aid' : Lead vocals Eric Bloom (Blue Öyster Cult) Ronnie James Dio (Dio) Don Dokken (Dokken) Kevin DuBrow (Quiet Riot) Rob Halford (Judas Priest) Dave Meniketti (Y&T) Paul Shortino (Rough Cutt) Geoff Tate (Queensrÿche) Backing vocals Tommy Aldridge (Ozzy Osbourne) Dave Alford (Rough Cutt) Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge/King Kobra) Vinny Appice (Dio) Jimmy Bain (Dio) Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot) Mick Brown (Dokken) Vivian Campbell (Dio) Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot) Amir Derakh (Rough Cutt) Buck Dharma (Blue Öyster Cult) Brad Gillis (Night Ranger) Craig Goldy (Giuffria) Chris Hager (Rough Cutt) Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.) Blackie Lawless (W.A.S.P.) George Lynch (Dokken) Yngwie Malmsteen Mick Mars (Mötley Crüe) Michael McKean (in character, and credited as David St. Hubbins of Spinal Tap) Vince Neil (Mötley Crüe) Ted Nugent Eddie Ojeda (Twisted Sister) Jeff Pilson (Dokken) Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot) Claude Schnell (Dio) Neal Schon (Journey) Harry Shearer (in character, and credited as Derek Smalls of Spinal Tap) Mark Stein (Vanilla Fudge) Matt Thorr (Rough Cutt) Lead guitar solos 1st solo: Craig Goldy (Giuffria) Eddie Ojeda (Twisted Sister) 2nd solo: Vivian Campbell (Dio) Brad Gillis (Night Ranger) 3rd solo: Neal Schon (Journey) George Lynch (Dokken) 4th solo: Yngwie Malmsteen Vivian Campbell (Dio) 5th solo: George Lynch (Dokken) Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot) 6th solo: Brad Gillis (Night Ranger) Buck Dharma (Blue Öyster Cult) Rhythm guitar melody lines Dave Murray (Iron Maiden) Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) Bass Jimmy Bain (Dio) Drums Vinny Appice (Dio) Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot) Keyboards Claude Schnell (Dio) Have a peaceful X-Mas time and Stay Safe

This was the hair metal version of We Are The World, this was put together by Dio.

Seeing the video, I realized how much Brad and Lex HAVEN’T reacted to yet…or at least that I don’t recall seeing: WASP, Dokken, more Quiet Riot, more Judas Priest, more Queensryche, Spinal Tap (lol)… So much work for them to do!

So many Legends in this video and some are gone but what a great collaboration

I remember this when it came out, I love that they got Spinal Tap in the crowd.

Brad coming in with the sharp ears here! Love that you picked up from the sound that each phrase of that long guitar solo was being played by a different guitarist. Seems like you've been listening to a lot more than just the lyrics all this time! Very cool reaction, you two!

finally, thank you 🤘 and you asked who is that? that was Geoff Tate from Queensrÿche

I lost my cassette of this song back in the day….regret it ever since! I’m glad brad n lex did a reaction to this classic jam!! 👍

Brad is describing "vibrato."

I was a teenager metalhead in communist Poland. 2 national and 1 regional TV stations. But on station 2 there was a 20 minute show every day where they played western pop videos. Everybody knew "USA for Africa". But one day I saw "Stars". All my heroes plus tons of others I didn't know at one place! I kept watching that show every day in hope that this clip would be played again, and one day I was lucky, but that was probably the last time they played that clip. Anyway, I came here for the song, but was equally amazed by 2 beautiful human beings reacting 🙂 Stay cool!

I am so glad you guys reacted to this. I always smile while watching this one.

So glad you finally did this... Yngwie is a Guitar God.. and tbe singer you also liked was Geoff Tate from Queensryche. Y'all need to look at the entire video of this, it's about an hour long..

This song came out when I was stationed in Korea. 3 years later I deployed with 10th Mountain to Mogadishu, Somalia on a Humanitarian Mission. Like I said in an earlier comment, you'll know when Yngwie's note drops, you'll know George, Carlos, Vivian, Neal, Brad, Eddie, Craig, Buck, Dave, & Adrian as well. May I suggest that you take a look at Y&T Don't Stop Runnin' Thank You

Can’t begin to explain how proud I am that you know RJD’s voice and are fans. Ronnie was such a remarkable person with pipes of gold and a heart to match.

I got this on vinyl when it came out - the group song was amazing, and the rest of the album was filled out with a great sampler of other live metal hits donated by bands who couldn't attend, plus a Hendrix studio song donated by his estate.

Brad, you're looking for "vibrato" which is oscillation between two pitches and is a natural occurrence but can be controlled. Singers like Rob Halford, Ronnie James Dio, and Bruce Dickinson are good examples of metal singers who have very operatic sounds, but are fully capable of adding distortion without damaging the throat or vocal cords.

Never have more of my heroes been in the same room together. Magic.

Well just seen David St. Hubbins from Spinal Tap, Must do Spinal Tap guys classic rock, and Mockumentary not to be missed 'This is Spinal Tap'

The guitar solos were played by these people: Craig Goldy (Giuffria) Eddie Ojeda (Twisted Sister) Craig Goldy Eddie Ojeda Vivian Campbell (Dio) Brad Gillis (Night Ranger) Vivian Campbell Neal Schon (Journey) George Lynch (Dokken) Neal Schon Yngwie Malmsteen Vivian Campbell Yngwie Malmsteen George Lynch Carlos Cavazzo (Quiet Riot) George Lynch Carlos Cavazzo Brad Gillis Craig Goldy Donald Roeser (Blue Oyster Cult) You can see Dave Murray and Adrian Smith from Iron Maiden at the end of the solo. They played the harmony parts in the chorus but no solo. People from Skid Row weren't involved. They were not on anybody's radar at the time.

OMG Who ever recommended Hear'n'Aid to Brad&Lex, you are a legend! Amazing to see this song getting any attention

Lead guitar solos 1st solo: Craig Goldy (Giuffria) Eddie Ojeda (Twisted Sister) 2nd solo: Vivian Campbell (Dio) Brad Gillis (Night Ranger) 3rd solo: Neal Schon (Journey) George Lynch (Dokken) 4th solo: Yngwie Malmsteen Vivian Campbell (Dio) 5th solo: George Lynch (Dokken) Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot) 6th solo: Brad Gillis (Night Ranger) Buck Dharma (Blue Öyster Cult) Rhythm guitar melody lines Dave Murray (Iron Maiden) Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) Bass Jimmy Bain (Dio) Drums Vinny Appice (Dio) Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot) Keyboards Claude Schnell (Dio)

I think it is time Lex heard some Yngwie Malmsteen...I think that was the goosebumps/different sounding guitar. He has a very different sound...kind of classical music metal.

Hope this helps: Singers in order of appearance [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] Ronnie James Dio: 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

I was a long haired Metal Head teen back in the 1980's. All of the Artists in this song are the true Metal scene musicians we worshipped as stoner parking lot kids, respectable adults now, but I still listen to all these artists now.

Nice first time anyone I follow has reacted to this historic recording….I was born in 1970 it was great being a teen in the 80’s

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

Thank you! 🙏 I've been waiting to people start react to this one 😎🤘

Theses are my people!!! lol 😝 I love it!!!!!!! It haves me goosebumps even now to watch this video!!! They also have the making of this witch is awesome!!!! That’s how you get to know who’s singer and playing guitar 🎸!!!!

Y'all have to watch the MAKING OF STARS for this song. AWESOME!!!

Magical time in metal history. The first time I heard this was on a late night radio show called Metal Shop. Anybody remember it?

I remember when this came out just look at all the talent there is in this song so many famous rock stars

Lex, Yngwie Malmsteen was the guitarist that caught your ear. The guy is an insane talent on the guitar, you have to listen to some of his work. He would be a household name if he had ever been in a big time band.

This is what a song sounds like when the singers can SING. No autotune.

I think you guys are great ! This was the best reaction from you guys yet ! Keep on rockin on !

Geoff Tate lead singer of Queensryche, the one with the white jump suit and funky hair, really stands out with his performance.

Lex absolutely has a musical soul. She really picks up on the emotion in the sound-- it's such a rare gift, and it's so cool to see it in someone else! You'd probably really dig some Joe Satriani instrumentals, and some of his contemporaries.

Yay for playing this! Always loved it and the behind the scenes is awesome,I still remember seeing it when it first came out..And Geoff Tate of Queensryche is a fave of mine,He was the singer in the white at 1:53 in the song...so many greats in this one!Keep On Rockin'

The 80est 80's moment in the history of 80's moments

Brad & Lex! Proud to have you as part of my reaction channels! Great reaction! Thanks for sharing.

One of my favorite songs and I’m a genZrs. Oh man I missed the best rock times. Props for you two discovering quality music 🙌🏻🙌🏻

If I recall correctly, Ronnie Dio was instrumental in putting this project together. He was apparently a wonderful human being in every way.

I bought that record back in 1990... I found it in a discount bin in downtown São Paulo, Brazil. Those were the days of ultra fast picking and stuff... Guilty pleasure all the way

I love Lexs genuine enthusiasm for ronnie James Dios voice.... she knows good music 4 sure.

WOOHOO!! FINALLY SOME ONE DID THIS ONE!! AND I'M GLAD IT WAS YOU TWO LEX IS BECOMING A METAL HEAD!!

Thanks for finally reacting to this song that I requested

Rob Halford ruled all in the we're stars chorus is voice just hits another level

Classic! Seamless transitions, from a most remarkable group of musicians. Now this has really opened up, a massive, endless, rabbit hole, enjoy!

Hit the nail on the head with performers vs artists!

Lex, the guitarist that you asked, “who is this?” is George Lynch of Dokken (at the time of the video). George Lynch went on to form Lynch Mob, then various solo and collaboration projects. If you’re interested in checking out Dokken, here’s a few songs: It’s Not Love, Into the Fire, In My Dreams, Dream Warriors, Heaven Sent.

So much talent in one studio. I would have loved to be in there.

Hey Lex, the guitarist you liked was Yngwie Malmsteen, if you want to check him out, I suggest watching his live video of Far beyond the Sun with the Japanese orchestra. You will be amazed.

Great shirt brad!

The auditions are the best part of this...the best of the best came out for this complete jem.

The one that gave you goosebumps was yngwie malmsteen. Hands down absolute guitar maestro. Precision and speed

So many metal/rock icons,singers and guitar shredders,such a great video from our childhood.🤘🎸🙏

Still have the VHS...love this song. That vocal sound from the great singers is called vibrato. The blend of all their voices is harmony.

Omggggg. Thank you for this. Still have my vinyl and 12 inch single of this. DIOOOO

Dio was a great guy and he really cared to do this!!!!!

One of my favorites solos ever

You guys nailed it! The best of the best in Hardrock music! Joe from Germany

This it's still a great song❤

So happy you listened to this

Brad, you're correct in your thinking, and they were down to earth for the most part!

In this episode of Brad & Lex, The classic 80,s rock sound doesn't waste too much time to become contagious, bite Brad and infect him enough to quickly proceed with his signature "side to side sway". Lex is his co pilot on the same plane but seems to fly a little higher as she develops goosebumps and soars into a "Rocky Balboa rock bop".

This was an awesome charity record featuring all the best rock/metal stars of the 80s ! Love it xx

The legends🤘 Heavy Metal thought they'd contribute with feeding the hungry in Africa at the time. I still can't believe Eddie Van Halen didn't join them.

I have never seen this before and i love it!!!

Dio, organized and produced this entire thing, he also wrote it! The reason there was so much power was Dio, pushed them! Plus most of them were great musicians! Dio, my favorite singer, lyricist of all time! And Fiona Flanagan, my favorite female singer!

hear 'n aid is the hard rock and metal answer to USA for africa and Band Aid.

The Ramones did a video spoof of the whole "Hands Across America" thing to their song "Something to Believe In." Worth checking out.

Only 1 K Views??? Some of the Greaest Hard Rock - Metal Gods together for charity - Blows We are the world out of the water

You guys should watch the full documentary! It's on KZfaq.

I have this on VHS... Y'all have to see the making of it... Awesome... Great artist together for sure...😁😁😁

They finally got to hear some Yngwie Malmsteen.

Love this song!!

Damn it I want to go back to the 80’s again…Fk’n need a time machine….at 51 I’ve loved my whole life and I’m grateful for all I’ve done and have but as far as vibe I loved being a kid in the 70’s a teen in the 80’s and in my 20’s in the 90’s…I say as far as fun the peak of the peak was 1988-1994 18-24 had fun before and a ton after but the memories and friends from that time were the best…still talk to the inner circle friends from that time to this day..

I'm glad they included David St Hubbins ,a heavy metal legendary singer.

If you look on KZfaq there's a 26 minute version showing all the backstage performances and what it took to record this song. So can get to know the people.

Spinal tap !! So funny when I saw him in character singing.

I agree with Brad, it is awesome and makes you wonder what is was like with all this metal greatness in one place. I was a young girl at the time and loved metal, so I thought it was one of the coolest things ever!

FINALLY!!!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

Man y’all are the first reactors to do this song !

One of my favourite and best tracks ever recorded