Dio, Quiet Riot/Tokyo, Japan 1987

QUIET RIOT was reborn with DIO, who came to Japan for the last time in the golden 80s, and famous singer Paul Shortino. A superb video featuring both of these men has been decided to be released. This film was filmed on October 4, 1987 at Showa Memorial Park. This is a multi-camera professional shot taken when he appeared in the legendary “JAPAN AID 2″ that is still talked about today. Charity concerts were held all over the world in the 1980s, but this festival could be called the Japanese version. It was a good event in itself, but the lineup, which included metal, funk, fusion, and popular songs, was so confusing that it was a legendary event, and the festival itself was canceled. The event will be broadcast on TV as a digest. This work picks up the Western music metal version of DIO and QUIET RIOT from such TV pro shots. Also, this video is special in the history of both DIO/QUIET RIOT. Both are on the verge of a big turning point, and they left valuable performances as the best professional shots. Now, let’s introduce both of them individually. [QUIET RIOT immediately after joining Shortino (2 songs)] First up is QUIET RIOT. When they came to Japan in 1986, Kevin Dubrow was at the front, but he was fired after a few performances. Paul Shortino, formerly of ROUGH CUTT, joined in his place. They welcomed the most famous singer in the LA metal scene and produced the hidden masterpiece “New Riot”, but before that they had only performed once. That is “JAPAN AID 2”. This work includes two songs from Shortino’s first stage performance, “Wild And The Young” and “Cum On Feel The Noize.” On the day, they also performed “Put Up or Shut Up,” “Mama Weer All Crazee Now,” “Scream and Shout,” and “Metal Health (Bang Your Head),” which are not seen in the official Shortino-era video “’89 LIVE IN JAPAN.” I would have liked to have seen it if possible, but the broadcasting station at the time probably had no idea what the official video would be about two years later, so they probably chose the single songs from that time. In any case, it’s a bright daytime stage that is different from “’89 LIVE IN JAPAN”, and Shortino’s performance is so magnificent that you can’t believe it’s his first stage performance. Anyway, Shortino has a really good voice. Like Kevin, he has a husky voice, but instead of having a dull voice, he has long notes that exude sexiness. I think Kevin is the dynamic and sharp guy who is QUIET RIOT, but Shortino’s sex appeal is also a great match. Historically, it ended with just one page of foam, but it’s no wonder that there are still fans who say “QUIET RIOT is better than ROUGH CUTT.” [DIO version (4 songs) that includes a band version of the famous song “Stars”] Next is DIO, led by the passionate singer Ronnie James Dio. At that time, they were in the era of their masterpiece “DREAM EVIL”, and this was their last visit to Japan in the 1980s. More specifically, this was Jimmy Bain’s last performance in Japan. In this work, you can enjoy professional shots of four songs: “Stand Up And Shout,” “Neon Knights,” “Rainbow In The Dark,” and “Stars.” The highlight here is definitely Craig Goldie. In the official video “SACRED HEART “THE VIDEO”, the mix was suppressed and gave a poor impression, but here the original smooth fast playing explodes! “Neon Knights” is especially amazing, with an overwhelming super-fast solo that has been completely reborn based on Tony Iommi’s original phrase. It was a big mistake not to copy it badly, and it is the best version that explodes with a ferocious sense of speed because it has been completely repainted into “DIO’s world”. Another highlight is “Stars”! In the charity project “HEAR’N AID”, various star players (Craig also participated) sang and played the guitar, but here is the band version by DIO. When played as a normal song, the original goodness of the song stands out even more, and Craig’s compact solo is also perfect. This band version does not remain on the soundboard, and this pro shot is the only line record. We also see Ronnie being interviewed about charity. Ronnie James Dio and Paul Shortino. “JAPAN AID 2” was an event where two extremely talented singers came together to put on a special show. Although this work is short with 6 songs and about 30 minutes, it is a piece that allows you to peek at the process with the best professional shots. Although both men were a little different from their heydays, they were playing equally or even better music. Live at Showa Kinen Park, Tokyo, Japan 4th October 1987 PRO-SHOT QUIET RIOT 1. Wild And The Young 2. Cum On Feel The Noize Paul Shortino – Vocal Carlos Cavazo – Guitar Sean McNabb – Bass Frankie Banali – Drums DIO 3. Stand Up And Shout 4. Neon Knights 5. Rainbow In The Dark 6. Stars Ronnie James Dio – Vocal Craig Goldie – Guitar Jimmy Bain – Bass Claude Schnell – Keyboard Vinny Appice – Drums PRO-SHOT COLOR NTSC Approx. 30min.