“Stars” peaked at No. 26 in the UK and hit No. 39 on Billboard’s U.S. Bubbling Under 100 chart, according to Ultimate Classic Rock. It also received heavy airplay on MTV’s Headbangers Ball and on VH1.
The rock website Bravewords noted: “The biggest names in metal, from Judas Priest to Motley Crue, come together in a charity recording and video for starving people in Africa. It’s rumored that pop charity types don’t approve, but the song and video for ‘We’re Stars’ stands as a stirring tribute to all things metal.”
Dozens of hard rockers contributed to the project
The brainchild of Dio members Ronnie James Dio, Jimmy Bain, and Vivian Campbell, the recording also featured band members from Judas Priest, Blue Öyster Cult, Dokken, Quiet Riot, Y&T, Rough Cutt, Queensrÿche, King Kobra, Night Ranger, Giuffria, W.A.S.P., Yngwie Malmsteen, Mötley Crüe, Twisted Sister, Vanilla Fudge, Journey, Iron Maiden, and more.
The song was recorded at A&M Studios in Los Angeles on May 20 & 21, 1985, per a message on Dio’s official website. But according to UCR, legal clearances for the dozens of artists involved in the project resulted in a delay of the record's release. It took until January 1986 for the Hear 'n Aid album to come out once all of the permissions were granted.
Dios’ wife Wendy added, “I think Rob Halford of Judas Priest was the first to say yes… Then Queensrÿche, Twisted Sister… came aboard pretty quick. And they were all on their best behavior – even Ted Nugent. The great, the good, and the rest give it their best shot to fight famine in Africa.”
?SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox?
Hence then, the article about 1986 supergroup record featuring 40 rock stars was ranked no 1 metal moment of all time was published today ( ) and is available on Parade ( Saudi Arabia ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( 1986 Supergroup Record Featuring 40 Rock Stars Was Ranked 'No. 1 Metal Moment' of All Time )
Also on site :