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HEAR 'N AID Stars (Deleted 1986 UK Vertigo label 3-track 12" vinyl single - a charity record recorded by members of the hard rock community to raise money for famine relief in Africa and around the world, including such greats as Ronnie James Dio, Blackie Lawless, Yngwie Malmsteen, Vivian Campbell, Adrian Smith and Dave Murray, featuring Extended and Short Versions plus 4½-Minute News, picture sleeve HEAR12).

Year of Release: 1986
Artist: Hear 'N Aid
Title: Stars
Format: 12" RECORD/MAXI SINGLE
Record Label: Vertigo
Catalogue No: HEAR12
Country of Origin: UK

Info:
1. Stars - Extended Version
2. Stars - Short Version
3. 4½-Minute News

HEAR'N AID Stars An All Star single [ 36 top musicians (Dio, Kiss, Motorhead Y&T, Judas Priest, Queensryche, WASP, B.O.C, Quiet Riot, Dokken
Hear 'n Aid was a one-off project of the hard rock/heavy metal scene of the 1980s to raise money for famine relief in Africa. According to Ronnie James Dio's MySpace profile, the project raised $1 million within a year.

2002 release for the ex-Survivor frontman features live duets with Don Barnes Of 38 Special, Kelly Keagy Of Night Ranger, Buddy Guy, Kevin Cronin Of REO Speedwagon & others plus five bonus studio tracks, 'The Day America Cried' feat. Johnny Van Zant Of Lynyrd Skynyrd, 'Can't Say it Loud Enough' feat. Johnny Van Zant Of Lynyrd Skynyrd, 'The Sum of Our Hearts' feat. Kevin Chalfant Of Two Fires, 'Changed by Love' feat. Don Barnes Of 38 Special & 'Long Road Home' feat. Kelly Keagy Of Night Ranger.

SAMPLES:
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5.0 out of 5 stars The 80's never died,

Track Listings
1. Always With Me Always With You - Bruce Kulick
2. Surfing With The Alien - Jake E. Lee,
3. Echo - Jimmy Crespo & Dave Ragsdale
4. Summer Song - Brad Gillis
5. Friends - Neil Zaza
6. Yankee Rose - Enuff Z'Nuff
7. Shy Boy - Lynch, George & Tony Harnell/Jason McMaster
8. Attitude Song - Kendrick, Richard
9. Tender Surrender - Janflone, Toni Jr.
10. Tobacco Road - Craven, Corey

So this is a strange album with very good musicians.
Joe has the A-side,
Stevie's has the B. And 3 from Steve Vai's songs originally are on David Lee Roth's first album. So the track selection is very wrong, but here are great musicians.

Let's see the tracks:
"Always with Me Always with You" by Bruce Kulick. The ex-Kiss guitarist has a totally different style than Satriani, but he made the job well.
"Surfing with the Alien" by ex-Ozzy/Badlands guitarist Jake E. Lee. Good job again. Richard Kendrick plays all backing instruments including the drum programming too, and it sounds good. Richard plays on 5 more songs in this CD.
"Echo" - the best track in my opinion featuring guitar player Jimmy Crespo and Dave Ragsdale on violin.

Gamma was the group that Ronnie Montrose started after his group Montrose broke up. They released three albums on Elektra Records between 1979 and 1982. Gamma 2 hit the Billboard charts in 1982 and rose to #65.

Gamma 2 was issued in 1980. Alan Fitzgerald (who later joined Night Ranger as their keyboardist) was replaced by bassist Glenn Letsch, and Denny Carmassi came in on drums. The album had a memorable cover design by Mick Haggerty, featuring 2 sharks with only their fins visible burrowing through a lawn that was being sprinkled. The album peaked at #65, and featured a heavier sound. (e.g. "Mean Streak" and "Cat On A Leash"). There was also a cover version of Thunderclap Newman's classic "Something in the Air". It was produced by Gary Lyons and Ronnie Montrose.

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On Gamma's second disc, Ronnie Montrose keeps his streak of not having the same personnel on two albums in a row, changing the line-up once again. Davey Pattison (vocals), Ronnie Montrose (guitar), and Jim Alcivar (synthesizer). Glenn Letsch replaces Alan Fitzgerald on bass and old Montrose bandmate Denny Carmassi replaces Skip Gillette on drums.

KERRANG - No.248 TESTAMENT, LISA DOMINIQUE, PHANTOM BLUE, N.W.O.B.H.M SPECIAL

KERRANG number 248
Date of issue: Jul 22 1989
Cover – Testament
Featured artists:
Phantom Blue – 2 pg interview w/photos
Night Ranger – 1 pg interview w/photo
Mike Monroe (Hanoi Rocks) – 2 pg interview w/photos
Angel Witch – 2 pg interview w/photo
Wolfsbane – 1 pg review w/photo
Trevor Rabin (Yes) – 0.5pg review w/photo
Lisa Dominique – 3.5pg interview w/photos
The Who – 1 pg live review w/photos
Annihalator – 0.5pg live review w/photos
Romeo’s Daughter – 0.5pg live review w/photo
Testament – 5 pg interview w/photos

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KERRANG NO. 145 APR 30 1987 (LEE AARLON cover, ZODIAC MINDWARP, VINNY VINCENT, IRON MAIDEN, Ozzy Osbourne...)

KERRANG number 145
Date of issue: Apr 30 – May 13 1987
Cover – Lee Aaron
Featured artists:
Zodiac Mindwarp – 2 pg interview w/photo
Ozzy Osbourne – 1 pg review w/illustration
Lee Aaron – 3.5pg interview w/photos
Vinnie Vincent – 4.5pg interview w/photos
Andy Taylor – 1.5pg interview w/photo
Onslaught – 1 pg photo w/text
Iron Maiden – 1 pg photo & live review
Night Ranger – 1 pg interview w/photo

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KERRANG NO. 96 MAR 7 1985 ILLUSTRATION - (UK MAGAZINE DEEP PURPLE, SCORPIONS, NIGHT RANGER, JACKIE BODIMEAD, Blackfoot, Bon Jovi, Magnum, Warfare, "Mayhem - UFO w/new drummer to play Knebworth" (COL) UFO to begin studio work on LP soon...) This issue of Kerrang! magazine features a 4 page article about The Scorpions called "Take on the world" and includes 2 photos, one of which covers nearly 2 pages The magazine is in good condition considering its age and will make an excellent addition to the collection of any fan of The Scorpions. Other artists featured in the magazine include Deep Purple, Spellbound, Magnum, Night Ranger, Rick Springfield, Jon Bon Jovi, Jackie Bodimead and Warfare .
KERRANG number 96
Date of issue: Jun 13 – 26 1985
Cover – Scorpions (cartoon cover)
Featured artists:
Ratt – 1 pg photo w/review
Marillion – 0.5pg review w/photo
Warlock – 0.5pg review w/photo
Raven – 1 pg photo w/text
The Scorpions – 4 pg interview w/photo
Deep Purple – 3 pg feature inc interview & photos
Spellbound – 1.5pg interview w/photo
Magnum – 2 pg interview & photo
Night Ranger – 2 pg interview w/photo
Richie Sambora – 1 pg photo w/text