He first rose to fame as an early member of the Scorpions, then achieved fame in the mid 1970s as the lead guitar player for UFO. Schenker debuted with Scorpions on their debut album Lonesome Crow at age 16.
He played his first gig when he was 11, with Rudolf and the Scorpions in a nightclub. Michael Schenker - Lead / Rhythm Guitars Gary Barden, Robin McAuley, Doogie White, Ronnie Romero - Vocals Steve Mann - Guitar / Keyboards Chris Glen - Bass Bodo Schopf - Drums *Michael Schenker Fest have added Phil Cambell and the Bastard Sons as special guests to their UK tour! Michael Schenker Group's Concert History. Michael Schenker started playing guitar at an early age, after his brother Rudolf got a Scorpions went on tour after recording their first album as the opening act for up-and-coming UK band Schenker co-wrote most of the songs on UFO's major label (Schenker briefly re-joined Scorpions in late 1978, when they were recording the album In 1979, Schenker started a solo career by founding the After Barden's second departure, Schenker reorganized the band around himself and new singer In 1993, Schenker rejoined UFO. The first world tour, including dates opening for MOLLY HATCHET in America, established MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP as a major draw and highlighted Schenker's cult guitar hero status. Michael Schenker is a German rock guitarist, best known for his tenure in UFO, in addition to his solo band.

He co-wrote (with Phil Mogg) nearly the whole of their reunion album, He then resurrected the Michael Schenker Group with all new members and recorded three more albums, Schenker fell on hard times in the early 2000s, despite his rejoining UFO that year.After nearly-disastrous North American and European tours in 2007, which included cancelled shows and less-than-stellar performances caused by heavy drinking, Schenker regained his composure and toured in the UK as Michael Schenker & Friends in 2008.

It would be the touring band that would cut the Ron Nevison produced second album, 'MSG II' and, as. The Michael Schenker Group (M.S.G.) Join Songkick to track Michael Schenker Group and get concert alerts when they play near you. SUBSCRIBE: http://nblast.de/NBytb. Early 2008, Schenker worked with Gary Barden, In 2009 Schenker toured extensively including Russia, UK and the US with MSG including original members Gary Barden and Chris Glenn. had one, so I needed one, too...Dave Mustaine Quotes.. is a hard rock band formed in 1979 by the former Scorpions and UFO guitarist Michael Schenker.Judas Priest / Slash / Jethro Tull / Dream Theater / Thin Lizzy / Queensrÿche / Rival Sons / Anathema / Graveyard / Triggerfinger / Neurosis / Thunder / Black Country Communion / Michael Schenker Group / Sylosis / Caravan / Spock's Beard / Heaven's Basement / Arthur Brown / Grand Magus / Amplifier / Michael Monroe / Curved Air / Neal Morse / Black Spiders / The Treatment / Mostly Autumn / Von Hertzen Brothers / Saint Jude / The Enid / Pallas / Gentleman's Pistols / Furyon / John Lees' Barclay James Harvest / Aaron Keylock / Attica Rage / Primitai / Ravens Creed / Skin (UK rock band)Far East Movement / We The Kings / Baby Bash / Warren G / Montell Jordan / Pepper / Cartel / Iration / The Expendables / The Tubes / Michael Schenker Group / Montrose / Moonshine Bandits / Mix Master Mike / Hold Up / J Brazil / Ivan Ives / End RouletteThe Cranberries / Billy Idol / Toto / Crosby, Stills & Nash / Twisted Sister / Status Quo / John Fogerty / Uriah Heep / Heather Nova / Saybia / Michael Schenker Group / Jimmie Vaughan / Anvil / De Dijk / Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes / Texas Hippie Coalition / Dweezil Zappa / Ray Manzarek / Robby Krieger / Legendary Shack Shakers / Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders / The Hoax / Guy Forsyth / The New Shining / Blaas of Glory / Nicole Fermie / FreeStrokeKISS / Judas Priest / Slayer / Europe / Apocalyptica / Ministry / Arch Enemy / Tesla / Airbourne / Helloween / Saxon / Blind Guardian / Sonata Arctica / Black Tide / Obituary / Death Angel / Cavalera Conspiracy / Michael Schenker Group / Gamma Ray / Gotthard / Brujeria / Tigertailz / MSG / Dio / Su ta gar / LatzenChildren of Bodom / Legion Of The Damned / Motörhead / Michael Schenker Group / Scorpions / WhitesnakeEnuff Z'Nuff / George Lynch / Michael Schenker Group