Vivian Patrick Campbell (born in August 25, 1962 in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland) is an Irish rock guitarist, currently playing for Def Leppard. However, he was already known as a proficient guitarist in the early 80's, before joining the band in 1992, first with the Irish rock band Sweet Savage, then with Dio. August 25 is the 237th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (238th in leap years), with 128 days remaining. ... Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 54. ... Statistics Province: Ulster County Town: Antrim Area: 2,844 km² Population (est. ... Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom lying in the northeast of the island of Ireland, covering 5,459 square miles (14,139 km², about a sixth of the islands total area). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Heavy metal (sometimes referred to simply as metal) is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Sweet Savage was an Irish band that once included Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell. ... Dio is a heavy metal band led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio, who formed it in October 1982 after leaving Black Sabbath. ... Trinity were a band featuring guitarist Vivian Campbell, bassist David Watson, and drummer Pat Waller. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Riverdogs were/are a band featuring singer Rob Lamothe, guitarist Vivian Campbell, bassist Nick Brophy, and several different drummers during different time in their career, including former Journey drummer Mike Baird. ... Shadow King was a band featuring Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell and Foreigner members Lou Gramm and Bruce Turgon. ... Def Leppard are an English hard rock band from Sheffield who formed in 1977 as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. ... Clock is a band featuring Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell and P.J. Smith, who sang backing vocals on Def Leppards cover of the Sweet song Action on Def Leppards Retro Active album. ... August 25 is the 237th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (238th in leap years), with 128 days remaining. ... Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 54. ... Statistics Province: Ulster County Town: Antrim Area: 2,844 km² Population (est. ... Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom lying in the northeast of the island of Ireland, covering 5,459 square miles (14,139 km², about a sixth of the islands total area). ... the very definition of a guitarist is cody allen and taylor hines because of there un ending guitar skills and awsomnes. ... Def Leppard are an English hard rock band from Sheffield who formed in 1977 as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. ... the very definition of a guitarist is cody allen and taylor hines because of there un ending guitar skills and awsomnes. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Rock is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars, and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles, however saxophones have been omitted from newer subgenres of rock music since the 90s. ... Sweet Savage was an Irish band that once included Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell. ... Dio is a heavy metal band led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio, who formed it in October 1982 after leaving Black Sabbath. ...

Biography

Youth and Early Career

Campbell began playing guitar at the age of 12 and lasted in school until the age of 16 when he was expelled from Rathmore Grammar School. He then went on to dedicate to his musical career joining several bands during the time. He has played for Sweet Savage, Dio, Trinity, Whitesnake, Riverdogs, and Shadow King. He also played on Lou Gramm's (from Foreigner) second solo album Long Hard Look. The Rathmore Crest Rathmore Grammar School, normally referred to simply as Rathmore, is a Catholic grammar school in Finaghy, Belfast, Ireland. ... Sweet Savage was an Irish band that once included Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell. ... Dio is a heavy metal band led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio, who formed it in October 1982 after leaving Black Sabbath. ... Trinity were a band featuring guitarist Vivian Campbell, bassist David Watson, and drummer Pat Waller. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Riverdogs were/are a band featuring singer Rob Lamothe, guitarist Vivian Campbell, bassist Nick Brophy, and several different drummers during different time in their career, including former Journey drummer Mike Baird. ... Shadow King was a band featuring Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell and Foreigner members Lou Gramm and Bruce Turgon. ... Ready or Not album cover Lou Gramm (born Louis Grammatico on May 2, 1950 in Rochester, New York) is an American rock music vocalist and songwriter best known for his role as the lead vocalist for the rock band Foreigner. ... Foreigner is a hard rock band formed in New York City in 1976 by veteran musicians Mick Jones and Ian McDonald, along with then unknown vocalist Lou Gramm (Louis Grammatico). ...

Sweet Savage

Sweet Savage was a NWOBHM band that Vivian joined when he was 15. The band members in Sweet Savage including Vivian on guitar, Trev Fleming on guitar, David Bates on drums and Ray Haller on bass and vocals. The band influenced Metallica who covered the song Killing Time on their Garage Inc. covers album. In 1980 when Vivian was 18 Sweet Savage released their first single "Lady Marion". In 1981 they released 4 singles "Eye Of The Storm", "Ground Zero", "The Raid" and "Take No Prisoners". "Take No Prisoners" included the song "Killing Time". Much later in the late 90's after Metallica covered "Killing Time" there was intrerest in Sweet Savage and they released an album without Vivian. Vivian left Sweet Savage in early 1983 to join Dio after the band's original guitarist Jake E. Lee left. The New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) emerged in the late 70s, in part a reaction to the contemporary decline of traditional heavy metal bands such as Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath, all three of which had been submerged by a mixture of personal problems, tiredness and... Metallica is a Grammy Award-winning American heavy metal band formed in 1981[1] and has become one of the most commercially successful musical acts of recent decades. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Dio

When Vivian joined Dio, Ronnie had 3 songs that he had written while Jake was in the band-Stand Up And Shout, Don't Talk To Strangers and Holy Diver. All of these songs appeared on the album and became radio hits. Former Rainbow bassist Jimmy Bain joined, completing the first line up. The band completed the album, which was a success and included Ronnie's biggest hit to date Rainbow In The Dark. The tour was a success. Ronnie and Jimmy Bain played the keyboards on the Holy Diver album and they hired Claude Schnell to play keyboards during their concerts. A concert video, called In Concert, from this tour was released. The band also played at The Monsters Of Rock festival in 1984. Dio is a heavy metal band led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio, who formed it in October 1982 after leaving Black Sabbath. ... Holy Diver was the debut album of Ronnie James Dios new band, Dio (which is a band as a whole, not a solo band) released in May 1983. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

The band returned to the studio to write and record the follow up to Holy Diver. This album was called The Last In Line and was as successful as Holy Diver and charted at #23. The Last In Line, We Rock and Mystery all became radio hits. Ronnie James Dio and Claude Schnell played the keyboards on the album and Claude once again played the keyboards at the concerts. The band continued to sell out arenas and play festivals. A concert video from this tour called A Special From The Spectrum was released. We Rock was the fourth single released by heavy metal band Dio, appearing on their 1984 LP, The Last in Line. ...

After the tour the band started to work on the follow up to The Last In Line. Tensions grew between Ronnie and Vivian, and Vivian's playing was less inspired on this album. Sacred Heart was still a success, and still managed to peak at #29 in the U.S. the album had 2 hits in Rock N Roll Children and Hungry For Heaven. The tour was very successful too and had an over the top stage show featuring a huge Dragon. Also around this time the band recorded the song Hide In The Rainbow for the Iron Eagle soundtrack, which was the last song Vivian would record with Dio. A Live E.P., called Intermission, was also released. Vivian left after the tour and was replaced with guitarist Craig Goldy. Craig Goldy was born on November 6th, 1961 and is the guitarist for the band Dio. ...

Whitesnake

In 1987, Vivian joined the British heavy metal band Whitesnake. Ex-Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang (Spellbound album only) axe-slinger John Sykes played the lead parts on the multi-platinum selling album simply titled Whitesnake, but he was fired by lead singer David Coverdale after the recording of the album, and Vivian replaced him for the subsequent world tour. Vivian was part of the new, glammed-up Whitesnake Coverdale had put together to conquer MTV and American audiences, also including Adrian Vandenberg, formerly of Teaser and Vandenberg, Tommy Aldridge of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Oak Arkansas fame, and Rudy Sarzo, having already become hugely successful playing with Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot. Vivian was fired after the 1987-1988 World Tour, because of "negative attitude'. Whitesnake's success would not outlast Campbell's tenure in the band by much. 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Thin Lizzy are a hard rock band who formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1969. ... A New Wave Of British Heavy Metal band originating from Whitley Bay in the North-East of England. ... John Sykes, born July 29, 1959 in Reading, England, is a Heavy Metal/Hard Rock guitarist in the United Kingdom who has played in bands Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Blue Murder and his solo project John Sykes. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Ad (Adrian) Vandenberg (Born: January 31, 1954 in the Netherlands) is a rock and roll guitarist, best known for his tenure as lead guitarist in Whitesnake during their successful late 80s period. ... A teaser (or a two-team teaser) is a type of gambling bet that allows the bettor to combine his bets on two different games. ... Vandenberg is the name of: Vandenberg Air Force Base. ... Tommy Aldridge is a journeyman drummer, noted for his work with Ozzy Osbourne, Black Oak Arkansas, Pat Travers, Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake. ... Ozzy Osbourne (born John Michael Osbourne, December 3, 1948 in Aston, Birmingham, England) is the lead vocalist of the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, a popular solo artist, and the star of the reality show, The Osbournes. ... Black Oak Arkansas, 1972 Black Oak Arkansas is an American Southern rock band named after the bands hometown of Black Oak, Arkansas. ... Rudy Sarzo (born 1950 in Cuba) is a bassist who has played with Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Manic Eden, Dio, etc. ... Quiet Riot is an American heavy metal band, whose 1983 & 1984 success contributed to launching the 1980s glam metal scene. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ...

Def Leppard

In 1992, Campbell joined rock band Def Leppard, after the release of their Adrenalize album. He replaced the late Steve Clark, who died on January 8, 1991. According to fellow guitarist Phil Collen, Vivian was able to lock right into the position very naturally by simply being himself. Campbell made his debut with the band by playing a show in a Dublin club to approximately 600 people. A week later, April 20, 1992, the band took the stage at the Freddie Mercury Concert for Life, with their new guitarist. They performed, "Animal," "Let's Get Rocked," and the Queen classic, "Now I'm Here", with Brian May. Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Def Leppard are an English hard rock band from Sheffield who formed in 1977 as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. ... Adrenalize is the fifth album by British hard rock band Def Leppard, released in 1992 (see 1992 in music). ... Phil Collen and Steve Clark, dubbed as The Terror Twins. Steve Clark playing live with Def Leppard. ... January 8 is the 8th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Phil Collen performing live with Def Leppard. ... April 20 is the 110th day of the year (111th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was a British musician and songwriter, best known as the frontman and pianist of the rock band Queen. ... Queen are an English rock band formed in 1970 in London by Brian May, Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor, with John Deacon joining the following year. ... Brian Harold May, CBE, BSc, DSc, ARCS, FRAS, (born July 19, 1947) is a virtuoso[1][2][3][4] guitarist best known as the lead guitarist and backing, sometimes lead, vocalist for the English rock band Queen. ...

He has spent over the last 15 years with the band.

Side Projects

Aside of his work with Def Leppard, has played on the side with Clock and Riverdogs. In 2005 he also released a solo album called Two Sides Of If, which features cover versions of his favorite blues tunes and one original blues song. It features Z.Z. Top's Billy Gibbons guest appearing on the songs "Like It This Way" and "Willin' For Satisfaction", and Joan Osborne guest appearing on the song "Spoonful". The album also features drummer Terry Bozzio. Def Leppard are an English hard rock band from Sheffield who formed in 1977 as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. ... Clock is a band featuring Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell and P.J. Smith, who sang backing vocals on Def Leppards cover of the Sweet song Action on Def Leppards Retro Active album. ... The Riverdogs were/are a band featuring singer Rob Lamothe, guitarist Vivian Campbell, bassist Nick Brophy, and several different drummers during different time in their career, including former Journey drummer Mike Baird. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... ZZ Top is a rock band, most prominent in the 1970s and 1980s, from Houston, Texas. ... Billy F. Gibbons (born December 16, 1949), nicknamed the Reverend Willie G, is best known as the guitarist for that Little Ol band from Texas, ZZ Top. ... Joan Elizabeth Osborne (born July 8, 1962) is an American singer-songwriter, known chiefly for her song One of Us. Originally from the Louisville suburb of Anchorage, Kentucky, she moved to New York City in the late 1980s, where Osborne formed her own record label, Womanly Hips, to release... Terry John Bozzio (born December 27, 1950, San Francisco, California) is an American drummer. ...

Equipment

Campbell plays Gibson guitars exclusively and was instrumental in designing the Kramer (now owned by Gibson) Nightswan electric guitar in the 80's. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Personal life

Campbell currently resides in Southern California where, as of April 24, 2007, he is a neighbor of Danny Bonaduce^[1] with his wife Julie and their two daughters, Lily Rose and Una Marigold. For the urban complex straddling the United States-Mexico border, see Bajalta California. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Discography

With Dio

• Holy Diver (1983)
• The Last in Line (1984)
• Sacred Heart (1985)

Holy Diver was the debut album of Ronnie James Dios new band, Dio (which is a band as a whole, not a solo band) released in May 1983. ... The Last in Line is a Heavy metal album by Dio. ... Track Listing King of Rock and Roll Sacred Heart Another Lie Rock N Roll Children Hungry for Heaven Like the Beat of a Heart Just Another Day Fallen Angels Shoot Shoot ____________ Note: This was the last Dio album to include guitarist Vivian Campbell, who went on to join several...

With Shadow King

• Shadow King (1991)

With Def Leppard

• Retro Active (1993)
• Slang (1996)
• Euphoria (1999)
• X (2002)
• Yeah! (2006)

Retro Active is an album by British hard rock band Def Leppard, released in 1993 (see 1993 in music). ... Slang is an album by British hard rock band Def Leppard, released in 1996 (see 1996 in music). ... Euphoria is an album by British hard rock band Def Leppard, released in 1999 (see 1999 in music). ... X is an album by British hard rock band Def Leppard, released in 2002 (see 2002 in music). ... Album by Def Leppard with cover versions of 70ties rock hits. ...

Solo

• Two Sides Of If (2005)

See also

• Def Leppard

Def Leppard are an English hard rock band from Sheffield who formed in 1977 as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. ...

References

1. ^ The Adam Carolla Show with Danny Bonaduce, April 24, 2007

External links

• Vivian Campbell - Official Site
• Vivian Campbell Official MySpace Site
• 2005 Vivian Campbell Interview by Brian D. Holland for Modern Guitars Magazine