Industry Jun 22, 2026
Vivian Campbell's Journey to Heavy Metal Masterpiece
His solo in Dio's most famous song was cut in one take
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MusicRadar
Vivian Campbell discusses his feelings of inadequacy as a guitarist during his time working with Ronnie James Dio. He often perceived his playing as "too raw and unpolished," feeling like the "weak link" in the band. Despite these self-doubts, Campbell contributed a memorable solo to Dio's most famous song, which was recorded in a single take. Originally reported by MusicRadar.