Holy Diver live @ M3 5/5/18 Vivian Campbell amazing solo!

Last in Line -Holy Diver live @M3

[@tommanserable]

Almost all the solos on those early Dio albums are stand alone pieces of art. Some of my favourite guitar solos, full stop.

[@dirtydave2691]

No kidding. They really are so unique and made these Dio songs so catchy and memorable. Vinnie Appice has been one of my unsung drum heroes since the 80's.

[@wadeguidry6675]

Yeah, they're like little songs unto themselves.

[@ericsivilla4091]

Dio band was never the same without Vivian Campbell. Rainbow in the Dark solo is Mind blowing ! You prob. All ready know this, since your a fan, but just in case look up Dio Live Spectrum. Masterpiece!!

[@tjhooker824]

Those albums are pieces of art

[@jupiter7x7]

100% agree! Kinda like the Vandenberg debut album; amazing solos on every song!

[@steelin666]

Campbell+Appice+Bain were much bigger part of that signature DIO sound than people usually admit.

[@WolfgangR5150]

Part of the sound? They are the sound.

[@settratheimperishable4093]

@@WolfgangR5150 Appice and Bain were the rock hard foundation, Campbell was either in that foundation with them or an individual star in his own right, and Dio was of course Dio.

[@horsepastedelish]

Too bad RJD didn't want to pay Vivian more than their roadies.

[@FleetfootMike]

Guess I'm not most people :D :D :D

[@james6234]

Vivian still has it!! Amazing solo.

[@chuckgibson3973]

Nearly 40 years worth of hearing it and I'm still not tired of this song.

[@HaveAniceDay2450]

i love this song too. Classic

[@leomessi7058]

Mr. Vivian's pinch harmonics are pure gold. ❤🔥

[@mr.brenman2132]

@john goody Yes a guy who's made millions playing the way he does should take note from a nobody online.....

[@mryhdy6266]

@@johngoody8204
You beat me to that one, LOL

[@JJDon5150]

@@johngoody8204 well its a good thing music isn't a competition then...

[@kevdogrudi7260]

Vivian Campbell on the Dio albums is unbelievable 🔥 I love all of Vivians music with Def Leppard too. But the Dio recordings are where he really shined and showed us his true talent. Even today in 2020 he still plays the old Dio classics like he did when they wrote them. Ireland has produced some of the greatest guitarists of all time. Rory Gallagher. Gary Moore. And Vivian Campbell

[@thomaskelly2040]

I've seen some extremely great guitarists cover Vivian Campbell's Dio years ... but, when Mr Campbell plays those songs...yep daddy is here! Lol

[@edmuniz52]

Hell Yeah!!!

[@MisterTee]

That’s because none of the other guys played the songs with an Irish accent

[@florinmoldovan7250]

Vivian had holly diver dna

[@rickeyottogabbard3891]

"Tis O Fact"!!

[@dannymcmince]

@@MisterTee I would reckon if you asked Vivian was he Irish be would say that he is British, Protestant thing!!

[@Scottocaster6668]

I love that fret by fret descending slide in the solo. Sounds so cool.

[@bellmeisterful]

Jimmy Bain was in this band with Vivian and 5 years ago died in his cabin while on the Def Leppard cruise, waiting to go on stage. Nobody ever talks about Bain since he died. He was such a driving force with songwriting for DIO.

[@leftygeezer]

Jimmy was a rock machine in Rainbow!

[@azimuth361]

Eddie Trunk did a really nice tribute to Jimmy.

[@enlightenedchristian3183]

Phil Lynotts mother Philomena hated Jimmy Bain for bringing heroin to the Thin Lizzy front man.It's in the 📖." That man" etc
...

[@bellmeisterful]

@@enlightenedchristian3183 Yeah that sucks. Suppose they are like a contagion...hard drugs.

[@FreeMTrider]

I was very fortunate to see Ronnie, Jimmy, Viv, & Vinny on the Holy Diver, Last in Line and Sacred Heart tours. Great times.

[@PerpetualArt]

This is where Vivian belongs. He truly shines playing this style. That half step bend has been in my lead style for many years. I thought I stole it from Neal Schon, but probably more live Vivian.

[@ubertwerpify]

Damn it man - one of my fave guitarists ever he still has it!

[@summermcpherson8209]

His face when he starts playing his solo... superb :)

[@runtwer5700]

You can tell he still loves playing. The look on his face when he lays into the solo. Love it

[@georgekolotouros230]

Saint JP He's pumped.

[@afterburner2869]

Saint JP I’ve seen The Last in Line 4 times in the last two years and he brings it every time, every song, every chord. Vinny kicks ass as well. 🤘🏻

[@mk.1175]

It's great to see him again brings back memories of Youth

[@daveg4236]

He never wanted to leave Dio.

[@alexmurphy5289]

@@daveg4236 And Unfortunately Ronnie was really shitty to him. I like Dio as a band but Vivian is just as important as Ronnie was. He would spit in my face if I said that but it’s true. Those guitar riffs are so good

[@manomyth11]

None of you probably know how much this means to me'', but back in late 1983 as we listened to this'''', full blast on a 175 watt stereo with true 150 watt speakers, this blew me away''''''', as it did to my brothers and cousin', for we jammed this intensely and drank a lot of alcohol to and as much weed as we could', to say', I had visions of God through this music and had many visions of hell'', and overall'', this music has led me to be the most Riff-packed guitarist alive today', I have created over 1,000 riffs from this espionage''.

[@sallunetta7333]

One of the greatest guitarists of all time. Playing with Dio allowed his skills to shine way more than with Def Leppard..nice humble guy as well😊😊😊.

[@rockingstar3534]

I feel that he is kinda living under phil's shadow in Def lep.

[@nazli8325]

I never liked when he joined Leppard.. Wastage of his talent.

[@YOSTINATOR]

Playing in Leppard allowed his vocals to shine...

[@sallunetta7333]

@@YOSTINATOR Yes!!! Bet his true calling is a Guitarist...if f u listen to him in "Dio"🤩

[@george25199]

Vivian has a very unique way of doing a solo that no one else does

[@countdebleauchamp]

Yep

[@adriantrusca1245]

And then he fucked all up when he went to play pop rock with Def Leppard.

[@hellion5039]

@@adriantrusca1245 yeah im sure he gives a fk about your feelings

[@twintriode]

Let me tell you what.. first all I saw dio live on the Last in Line tour. OMG his stage show was so awesome. I still, at 52, count this as the second best live show I ever saw. This solo is, as far as I'm concerned, is one of the very best ever. Does it shred? No...but its so tasty I can hardly deal with it, Thank you Viv.

[@RandyFricke]

Viv is so fluid. That's the word that comes to mind for me.

[@deannapena3686]

One of my favorite guitar solos! Long live Vivian Campbell....♥️

[@dinourbani4068]

one of my all time favourite guitarists. his tone, his feel, vibrato.... awesome!!!

[@seanoconnor3846]

Amazing. Vivian has always been one of my top 5 guitar players but I think he's playing better than ever. Band sounds incredible. I'm sure Ronnie would be proud.

[@mattbooker1035]

Sean O'Connor I doubt it. Ronnie hated him with a passion....

[@enlightenedchristian3183]

Come up

[@mikecarmean6446]

One of the Best Solos of the 80's... 💥💥💥💥💥

[@tonymerritt7141]

Best guitar player Dio ever had and have seen them all.

[@kurtsherrick2066]

Best guitarist of Dio's solo career. Blackmore is the best guitarist Dio ever performed with and that guy Iommi was fantastic. But I do really like Vivian he to me made the band. When he split it never was the same. Dio didn't pay this man hardly what he was worth.

[@Radiozo]

In the band Dio yes. But Blackmor and Iommi are in another league

[@vitalygolub9716]

Goldie was very good in his own way

[@chonadams331]

I like Vivian the best. Tho Rowan is technically way more advanced and harder to copy.

[@countdebleauchamp]

Iommi also kills, but damn Vivian has incredible style.

[@livewire2474]

Played just like was back in the golden 80's mr Campbell well done sir!!.

[@dperk001]

Vivian has some of the most iconic solo's, would love to have him go through his dio set teaching with tabs.

[@CuteLesbo69]

I had a starlicks vhs of his back in the day where he showed all his "secrets" and some practice licks. All in all it was a pretty cool video.

[@ADDISON857]

Wonderful Vivian🙏no chang🔥The Singer it’s no Ronnie, but great cover🤘I’m proud himRIP Ronnie🤘Love 2021 it’s Alright‼️Alright, look out👀

[@barano9729]

Always a monstrous guitar tone.

[@FLdb-wj4wc]

When I first heard his solos I was addicted I played them over and over he's one of my favorite guitar players.

[@richoliver1356]

Vivian Campbell John Sykes Jake e lee all 80s rock guitar gods

[@lespauldisciple3349]

Hey, don't forget about Randy Avenues, no wait...
Randy Streets, no wait...
Randy Lanes, no wait...
Aw sh!t, that skinny blonde guy who quit Quiet Riot and joined Ozzy.

[@MayweatherjrWONandsoTrump]

Rich Oliver George Lynch

[@keithkrick2255]

@@lespauldisciple3349 I think the name you're after Sandy Rhodes mate.

[@jeffreyquinonez8964]

Kirk hammet!!! Pfftahhaha just kidding😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jeanluc1313]

@@jeffreyquinonez8964 He's okay. He gets a lot of hate, but he's a song first guy. And he doesn't seem like an asshole. So I like him.

[@KeithFine10]

One of my all time favorite solos 🔥

[@abrahamparish]

So classic...brings tears to the ole eye...I was just a child. I was hooked...forever. Thank you Dio Iron Maiden...I'll listen to metal till the day I die.

[@podderthanhell3836]

We were right behind whoever filmed it! Great show!

[@billtice5057]

Saw DIO in 1985 Shreveport, LA. Loudest concert I've ever heard. Awesome show... Vivian Rocked!

[@giselleromero6068]

Epico campbell. Me estremece cada vez que lo escucho

[@densealloy]

1:23 love how he is using the volume pot so much. And this run 2:36 until the end is so good , the ligato and his pick attack and the bend vibrato at the end .... nuanced and tasty AF

[@youngandrew66]

Awesome solo. Very underrated rock guitarist

[@freepressright]

I love seeing players Viv's age evolve and mature. In areas where they might have just burned the fretboard down for the sake of being able, they think through the notes, carefully selecting them, and play them from the heart. This solo isn't as fiery as it might have been on a tour in 1983 or 1984, but it has a sense of style and flavor that he was incapable of pulling off at that time, because nuances come with maturity and experience. I love this guy's playing. He's always been a favorite of mine.

[@xposethatruth1682]

Suffered through the vocals to hear the gold. Loved it.

[@radishbeet2130]

What tasteful and well timed phrasing, excellent!

[@nekrohatred9547]

Viv is honestly my top rated early metal band guitarist for the heavy metal genre. I love his style so much.

[@Diggerdog2nd]

Awesome to see Vivian playing this again. I'm lucky to have seen him 3 times back in the day .Once on the Last in Line tour & twice on the Sacred Heart tour.

[@i.c.y.]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for recording his picking... thank you... 🙏🙏🙏

[@butter5144]

I love his style of playing

[@luxxwotanson3007]

Loive that solo!! and still playing intacted!! Amazing ear this atm!!! God Bless Dios songs forever!

[@richardcarchia7037]

Vivian and Dio made the best music together I saw you both live a few times thanks for the Memories! Good luck with your health I know what your going threw!

[@uplaywithfire7564]

The solos on stand up and shout and I speed at night are my favorites!

[@lespauldisciple3349]

'Mystery', Dio's "pop song" had a killer solo too.

[@leontaylor3572]

ME TOO. Stand up and shout. HE was BLAZING JUST BLAZING

[@Plowguitarist]

Awesome to see him playing the great music that made him famous. He does not belong in Def Leopard at all.
He’s a METAL GOD and should be playing METAL.

[@joelampos1372]

We miss you ronnie james dio r.i.p

[@keithgarr5534]

No we don't

[@joelampos1372]

@@keithgarr5534 thats your opinion each to their own.

[@davidwiser3883]

I loved Ronnie also until I watched a recent video of him trash talking this amazing guitarist and have lost a lot of respect for him. I do still believe the RJD belongs in the top three greatest rock voices of ALL times along with Rob Holford and Lou Grammar.

[@xavierbradley7011]

Vivian has such Tasty chops!!!Amazing guitarist!!

[@mitchettie1581]

Viv Definitely the man.
Saw him w/ DL he didn't play anything, but was an honor to be in the same house with him🤘

[@kevinbarclay738]

Even after a trillion listens, it still sounds AMAZING!! Always... 🤘🤘

[@johnunderwood3132]

Viv is just amazing, brilliant

[@voodoochild4790]

I keep runnin' his "rainbow in the dark " solo over &over. .....addictive !

[@The1WhoKnowsTheTruth]

He is a caged animal in Def Leppard. I miss this version of Vivian. He has always been a World Class player.

[@CFKMAN]

Yeah but you can't blame him for joining Def Leppard Where he's been for more than 28 years now. That's why Vivian, Joe Elliott & Phil Collin do their side projects outside the band and its all good. They are all great friends and brothers. You can't beat that.!

[@smokinjo7335]

Yes, it's like Gordon Ramsey working the grill at McDonalds, he's got so much ability and can't use it as a hired gun.

[@itwontcomeout5678]

I love his tone! It's so solid that I can hear it through the video's audio lol

[@jefferyrichardson1348]

I thank them all for entertaining me through the good years. I feel sorry 😞 for the youngblood that missed out. But at least it's all on tape.
LISTEN TO GREATS YOUNGBLOODS, LISTEN AN LEARN.
THESE GUYS WERE THE THE BACH's AND BEETHOVEN'S OF THE 70'S AN 80'S....

[@christophermcdonald8211]

Vivian Campbell you are amazing .Such tasteful solo's .

[@donnikubbitz2146]

I was shocked when he left. UGH!!!
Miss him, miss Ronnie-RIP! I got to know Ronnie. Was glad to have met that man in my life. He was an extremely nice person to me.

[@MarkBlumenthal1]

Yes, Vivian great solo, great tone!

[@4dmind]

I tell you what - Vivian is amazing, but also that's Phil Soussan up there (great bassist) and Andrew Freeman is a truly amazing vocalist. And their new album II is a freakin' masterpiece. They are a new band in every sense of the word. I highly, highly recommend seeing them live.

[@leestevens5546]

Vivian Campbell is one of the nicest, most generous people I ever met in my life, when I spent what must have been the better of 3 hours with him at an in store appearance, in Summer of 1987, in Mesa, Arizona, before he played next night with Whitesnake as opener for Motely Crue.

[@stevetauscher590]

The best solos and feel he is the best,just having fun.thats living the dream

[@afterburner2869]

steve Tauscher I’ve seen The Last in Line 4 times in the last two years and Vivian kicks ass every time. He always looks like he is having a blast. The first time I saw them was in a small dank bar and the only reason someone of that caliber would be playing there is because he loves what he does, and it shows. Vinny Appice is also a beast and he too gives it his all. 🤘🏻

[@triclone123]

There it is, finally back, one of my favorite heroes, playing with his own sound. I am really happy to listen to this. Sorry Vivian, I did not think I was seeing the best of you in Def. I love DefL, but I did not feel you were showing the best you can do there.

[@Davide7]

what a nice solo performance! thanks for the video!

[@johnc7801]

Holy cow Byran! You are one lucky dude to be right up there. Awesome video!!

[@eljefe8564]

Wow. That solo is insane

[@Explorer766]

Finally someone filming who knows what's going on!! Great job showing Vin play the solo instead of the bass player or singer like everybody else does!!

[@GerryBlue]

Great to see this solo up-close, amazoig!

[@leftygtrplr6184]

Awesome performance!

[@gregoryvanhalen]

If you get a chance, go see these guys in concert. Totally amazing

[@moonstone8205]

Vivian still kicks ass. I never liked that he plays second to Phil in Leppard.

[@moonstone8205]

@Chatsworth Osborne, Jr. right i dont think much of phils playing. Vivian shreds !!

[@brandonthompson8413]

@@moonstone8205 Phil is a better guitarist than Vivian. That is not discrediting Vivian. Phil is truly one of the best to ever live.

[@moonstone8205]

@@brandonthompson8413 well we all have opinions but listen to vivian work with Dio live.

[@jacklloyd5015]

Youd be in the minority on that one.

[@moonstone8205]

@@jacklloyd5015 really ! Ok then ill post a link of phil using great phrasing, technic and use of scales in his leads.

[@Goofy948]

Vivian has one impressive resume.
Great talent,musician and a rock n roll legend ...
true professional.....

[@Zainulkamal]

Vivian has always been my influence since the 80s.

[@afterburner2869]

I’ve seen The Last in Line 4 times in the last two years here in Sacramento and they have kicked ass every time. The first time was in a very small bar called the Boardwalk. It was cool to see metal icons like Vivian Campbell and Vinny Appice in such a small venue. I even got a fist bump from Vinny!🤘🏻

[@gianpaolopelizzaro8414]

Gary Moore Reborn. Viv Campbell is one of the best guitarist ever!

[@chuckm4540]

Last in Line is playing Denver on Dec. 10, 2021. I'm counting the days for this killer show!!

[@hendrexfan91]

THIS IS KING..KILLER..THANKS VIVIAN..LOVE IT LIKE THE DAY IT CAME OUT..SAW THE ORIGINAL TOUR..SO MANY MEMORYS

[@zelipapa84]

Fantastic tone, fantastic playing, fantastic facial expression, 10/10!

[@diogogallani2134]

this guitar tune amazing

[@ste002]

Must have watched Vivian's solo at 2 mins in, at least 50 times. He makes something incredibly tricky, look ridiculously easy. Great to see the technique, close up. Absolute legend!!

[@randyjohnson5426]

Vivian has that great metal CRUNCH tone to his guitar plus pinch harmonics that are perfect.

[@faustofl]

Dio + Vvian.. The best times..
Good to see it...

[@cheveroletllnova2672]

Vinnie & Vivian are ROCK GODS!!!!

[@scoopaway1925]

Really well done by all on that stage.

[@shushovanrakshit3038]

Vivian Campbell is really a legendary guitarist, he is unique solo guitarist there's no doubt, hats off to you sir Vivian 🎸👏🤘🎸👏🤘🎸👏🤘

[@corvettecoupe3731]

I worshipped all these guys early 80’s, now I’m forced to look in the mirror & tell myself how old I really am...🤦‍♂️

[@kangtheconqueror]

Yep. Viv's a great player and from what I can gather a thoroughly nice chap too. Big thumbs up from me. 👍🏼

[@MrCubswin1]

Straight through the heart is my favorite Vivian riff

[@samzach2057]

Vivian Campbell still kicks ass!!! One of the most underrated guitarist of all time!!!!!!!

[@MrMetalhummer]

Не стареют душой ветераны!!! Юзал его видео школу в 90-е, дядька в порядке!!! Респект!!!

[@lespauldisciple3349]

I saw Vivian on all three tours he did with Dio between 1983 and 1985 and I saw him with Whitesnake in 1988 and I must say THAT CAT CAN PUH-LAY!
Was in 4th row directly in front of him for 'The Last In Line' tour in 1984 and he was AMAZING.
Best Wishes, Viv.
Erin Go Bragh, baby!

[@tonyhdezrios271]

Vivian Forever!

[@francosmith1453]

Que grande Viloni! 🔥

[@euandrecampos]

MORE dammit MORE!

[@ThePhototroon]

How can people not like this track simply awesome.

[@robertrowan9893]

Back before C19 and pub closures dealt a blow to local live music in my neck of the woods, this track was never on many a cover band's set list.
Maybe vocally, they thought they could never do it justice, who knows? But what the previous comment puts out there is more than a worthy assessment too.

[@papawx3]

Saw DIO live back in January of '85, on the floor level, it was AWESOME! And yeah, Viv was there playing this song, 38 years ago.

[@jasonhowes1704]

He is still a bad ass player. Unbelievable solo. Keep rocking you humble rock star.

[@dahmc59]

i hope Vivian is churning out more original music. he got shafted w Dio, Vivian is incredibly creative and magnetically tastey with all his guitar work, and NEVER confused with another.

[@marcelodangelo4316]

greatest guitar player ... amazing!!!