“Gary Moore Was My Ultimate Guitar Hero” | Vivian Campbell on Solos, Writing & Last In Line

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Hailing from Lisburn in Northern Ireland, guitar hero Vivian Campbell rose to prominence after joining Dio at just 20 years old, debuting his distinctive chops on the band’s 1983 full-length album, Holy Diver, including the now-iconic solo of the album’s titular track. After a late 1980s stint with Whitesnake, Campbell would cement his legacy by joining Def Leppard in 1992. Sweetwater’s Nick Bowcott catches up with Campbell to chat about his amazing “side project,” Last In Line, as well as his early influences, playing with physical intensity, his soloing approach, the importance of Thin Lizzy, and much, much more. Check it out!

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00:00 — Intro
01:23 — Thin Lizzy & Last In Line
04:23 — Vivian’s Early Influences
05:30 — Intensity vs. Speed
06:09 — Percussive, Rhythmical Playing
06:49 — Vivian’s Approach to Soloing
09:59 — Behind the iconic “Holy Diver” solo
11:00 — Last In Line’s Recording Approach
13:00 — Songwriting with Last In Line

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