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Explore Vivian Campbell net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! guitarist who was a part of Def Leppard in the replacement of Guitarist who joined Def Leppard, replacing the late Steve Clark. He also played with Thin Lizzy in the late 2000’s.. Guitarist who joined Def Leppard, replacing the late Steve Clark. He also played with Thin Lizzy in the late 2000’s.. He also performed alongside Thin Lizzy in the late 2000’s. In this article, we will discover how old is Vivian Campbell? Who is Vivian Campbell dating now & how much money does Vivian Campbell have?

NameVivian Campbell
First NameVivian
Last NameCampbell
OccupationGuitarist
BirthdayAugust 25
Birth Year1962
Place of BirthBelfast
Home TownEngland
Birth CountryUnited Kingdom
Birth SignLeo
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseCaitlin Phaneuf
Children(s)Not Available

Vivian Campbell Biography

Vivian Campbell is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on August 25, 1962 in Belfast, England, United Kingdom. He as well as He and Scott Gorham have both played with Thin Lizzy. have played together alongside Thin Lizzy.

Campbell began playing guitar at the age of 12 with a Telecaster Thinline and Carlsbro Stingray amp. When he was 15, Campbell joined Teaser, which went on to become Sweet Savage, a NWOBHM band. In 1981 they released an EP consisting of four BBC radio sessions and their first single, “Take No Prisoners”. The band’s song “Killing Time” was later covered by Metallica as a B-side for their “The Unforgiven” single, and was included on Metallica’s Garage Inc. covers album. Campbell left Sweet Savage in early 1983 to join Dio after guitarist Jake E. Lee was offered Randy Rhoads’s spot as Ozzy Osbourne’s lead guitarist in December 1982.

When Campbell joined Dio, Ronnie James Dio, Vinny Appice, and former Rainbow bassist Jimmy Bain had most of the songs to the album Holy Diver already written. The album was a success and included Dio’s biggest hit, “Rainbow in the Dark”. A concert video, called In Concert, from this tour was released. The band also played at The 4th Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington, England in August 1983 and Monsters of Rock, Nurnburg, Germany in 1984.

Two daughters were born to his former wife Julie Campbell.

He is a dedicated vegetarian like three members of his Def Leppard bandmates.

Vivian Patrick Campbell (born 25 August 1962) is a Northern Irish born Irish rock guitarist. He came to prominence in the early 1980s as a member of Dio, and has been a member of Def Leppard since 1992 (replacing Steve Clark after his death.) Campbell has also worked with Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Sweet Savage, Trinity, Riverdogs, and Shadow King.

Vivian Campbell Net Worth

Vivian is one of the richest Guitarist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Vivian Campbell's net worth $20 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

Before Def Leppard came along, He was the first guitarist for Dio However, his time with Dio was ruined by a row.

Net Worth$20 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeGuitarist
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

After leaving Whitesnake, Campbell would go on to play on Lou Gramm’s second solo album, Long Hard Look. Though Gramm toured in support of the album, Campbell would not join him. Now a free agent in the business, Campbell joined the group Riverdogs after being tapped to produce their first demo. As an official member of the band, he would contribute to their eponymous debut album in 1990. Campbell once again teamed up with Lou Gramm in 1991 to join Gramm’s new band Shadow King. After a single eponymous album, one music video, and one live show, Campbell left the group to join Def Leppard. Shadow King soon disbanded following Campbell’s departure as Gramm and bassist Bruce Turgon would return to Gramm’s former band Foreigner.

In 1992, Campbell joined the rock band Def Leppard, after the release of their Adrenalize album. He replaced Steve Clark, who died on 8 January 1991.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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In 1987, Campbell joined the British hard rock band Whitesnake. Ex-Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang guitarist John Sykes wrote and played the lead and rhythm parts on the multiplatinum-selling album simply titled Whitesnake but was fired by the band’s leader, David Coverdale, after recording was completed. Campbell was recruited to replace Sykes in the new, glammed-up Whitesnake Coverdale had put together to conquer MTV and American audiences; other members included Adrian Vandenberg, formerly of Teaser and Vandenberg, Tommy Aldridge of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Oak Arkansas fame, and Rudy Sarzo, who had become hugely successful playing with Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot. While he didn’t record an album, he replaced John Sykes’ guitar solo on the “Give Me All Your Love” 1988 single remix. Campbell was fired from Whitesnake after the band’s 1987–1988 world tour.

Who is Vivian Campbell Dating?

According to our records, Vivian Campbell married to Caitlin Phaneuf . As of January 13, 2024, Vivian Campbell’s is not dating anyone.

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According to fellow guitarist Phil Collen, Campbell 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, 20 April 1992, the band took the stage at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, with their new guitarist. They performed, “Animal”, “Let’s Get Rocked”, and the Queen classic, “Now I’m Here”, with Brian May.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Vivian Campbell height 5 ft 8 in Vivian weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height5 ft 8 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
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The follow-up Sacred Heart was also a success, and managed to peak at No. 29 in the U.S. It featured the hits “Rock N Roll Children” and “Hungry For Heaven”, the second of which was also included on the soundtrack to the film Vision Quest. Also around this time the band recorded the song “Hide in the Rainbow” for the Iron Eagle soundtrack, the last song Campbell would record with Dio. A live EP Intermission was also released. Craig Goldy played on the disc’s only studio song “Time to Burn” and over-dubbed the rhythm parts on the live tracks. Campbell and the band parted company in 1986 and he joined Whitesnake. He was replaced by Goldy.

However, Campbell had a feud with Dio. In 2003, Campbell said “[Playing in Dio] never mattered to me – and still doesn’t… He’s an incredible talent, but he’s an awful businessman and way more importantly, one of the vilest people in the industry.” Campbell later stated that he regretted making this statement. Despite this, Dio stated in an article in Hit Parader that he wished Campbell “the best.”

Top Facts about Vivian Campbell

  • Vivian Campbell is a Northern Irish guitarist.
  • He was born on August 25, 1962.
  • Campbell joined Dio in 1982.
  • He played with Whitesnake from 1987-1988.
  • In 1992, he became a member of Def Leppard.
  • Campbell has been with Def Leppard for over 25 years.
  • He was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2013.
  • Campbell underwent chemotherapy and continued touring with Def Leppard.
  • He has also played with Thin Lizzy and Sweet Savage.
  • Campbell is known for his melodic guitar solos and riffs.
  • Facts & Trivia

    Vivian Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Vivian Campbell celebrates birthday on August 25 of every year.

    In 2005 Campbell released a solo album produced by Tor Hyams called Two Sides of If, which features cover versions of his favourite blues tunes and one original blues song. Terry Bozzio plays drums on the album. ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons guests on two songs, and Joan Osborne on one other song.

    How did Vivian Campbell join Def Leppard?

    Vivian was asked to join Def Leppard in 1992, to fill the spot that Steve Clark left after his tragic death in 1991. After being officially introduced at the Freddie Mercury AIDS-awareness gig at Wembley Stadium, his first job was to accompany the band on their ADRENALIZE tours (1992 & 1993).

    Why did Vivian Campbell leave Whitesnake?

    Campbell later remarked: “I knew deep inside that this wasn’t a band I would last in for too long.” Eventually Campbell was informed by Whitesnake’s tour manager that he’d been fired. He officially exited Whitesnake in December 1988, with David Coverdale citing musical differences.

    How old was Vivian Campbell when he joined Dio?

    At age 20 Vivian found himself in Los Angeles writing and recording with Ronnie James Dio as part of Ronnie’s new band, DIO. Vivian wrote and recorded with the band during their most vital creative period on the “Holy Diver”, “Last in Line” and “Sacred Heart” albums from 1982-1985.

    Where is Vivian Campbell now?

    And Vivian, who now lives in New Hampshire on America’s east coast after more that 30 years living in LA, said there is something else he is looking forward to when he is back in town tonight.

    What is Pete Willis doing now?

    As of 2003, Willis left the music business. He now runs his own property management company in Sheffield.

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