At 20, guitarist Vivian Campbell stepped into the vacancy left by Jake E. Lee and helped build Dio’s debut album. Decades later, he recalls the night it began—and the promise that didn’t last.
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At 20, guitarist Vivian Campbell stepped into the vacancy left by Jake E. Lee and helped build Dio’s debut album. Decades later, he recalls the night it began—and the promise that didn’t last.
The annual benefit closed with an all-star jam featuring Lita Ford, Vinny Appice, and other artists.
Dio’s passing left a space that heavy metal still navigates. His voice, his presence, and that hand gesture remain essential.
The drummer reflects on the spontaneous, powerful sessions with Ronnie James Dio that forged albums meant to last a lifetime.
