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[11/27/2024 update]
Michael Schenker's Promotional Visit To Japan Postponed: Michael Schenker's planned visit to Japan has been postponed due to his health condition. Rescheduled date will be announced when it's fixed. His message is as follows. Hope he will get well soon. Thank you, Mak!! (cf. 10/31/2024 update)

"Because of a difficult situation, I was not able to come to Japan this time as planned. I'm looking forward to coming to Japan when the new schedule is made."

[11/26/2024 update]
More Festival Dates 2025: According to the announcement by the festival organizer on Facebook, Michael Schenker will be the headliner for the second day (August 2) of Northern Kin Festival which will take place in Durham, U.K. on August 1-3, 2025.

Also, it has been confirmed Michael Schenker - My Years With UFO will perform on July 6, 2024 for the Time To Rock Festival which will take place in Knislinge, Sweden. (cf. 09/02/2024 update)

Sun 07/06/25 Knislinge, Sweden Time to Rock Festival
Sat 08/02/25 Durham, U.K. Northern Kin Festival venue ad

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

[11/20/2024 update]
More Video from "My Years with UFO": A visualiser video of "Love to Love" from 'My Years with UFO' album featuring Axl Rose on vocals is now on YouTube. (cf. 08/28/2024 update, 07/24/2024 update & 06/19/2024 update No.2)



[11/16/2024 update No.2]
Public Recording of Masa Ito's Rock TV! with Michael Schenker: Masa Ito's TV programm called Rock TV! will be publicly recorded with Michael Schenker as a guest in Tokyo on November 27. An application to be an audience can be submitted via this page. Thanks, Mak!!

[11/16/2024 update]
More "My Years With UFO" Tourdates 2025 (Spain): According to Michael Schenker's Facebook, three more dates have been added to Michael Schenker's "My Years With UFO Tour 2025". (cf. 09/21/2024 update, 11/09/2024 update)

Sat 05/03/25 Pamplona, Spain Sala TOTEM Aretoa
Sun 05/04/25 Madrid, Spain La Riviera
Mon 05/05/25 Barcelona, Spain Sala Apolo

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

[11/09/2024 update]
More "My Years With UFO" Tourdates 2025: Dragon Productions, one of the tour promoters, announced five more dates added to Michael Schenker's "My Years With UFO Tour 2025". (cf. 09/21/2024 update)

Mon 04/14/25 Jena, Germany F-Haus venue ad
Thu 04/17/25 Wien, Austria SIMMcity venue ad
Thu 04/24/25 Vaureal, France Le Forum venue ad
Thu 05/01/25 Milan, Italy Alcatraz
Fri 05/02/25 Mozac, France L'Arlequin

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

[11/02/2024 update]
Exhibition of Michael Schenker's Flying V: Michale Schenker has put his Dean Power V for auction (starting price is Japanese Yen 3,000,000). The bidding will be closed at 22:00 on November 7, 2024 (Japan Time). Michael Schener can hand the V to the winning bidder. The guitar is now exhibited at Tower Records Shinjuku until November 6. (photo: courtesy of Mak)

Auction

Announcement

Exhibition

[10/31/2024 update]
Michael Schenker's Promotional Visit To Japan: Ward Records has announced that Michael Schenker is coming to Japan in late November to promote his new album "My Years With UFO". He will do mini talk shows and autograph sessions at several record shops in Japan. See more details on their website. Thank you, Tabata san!!

November 30: HMV & BOOKS SHIBUYA in Tokyo
November 30: Tower Records Shibuya in Tokyo
December 1: Tower Records Nagoya Kintestu Passe in Nagoya
December 1: Tower Records Joshin Nihombashi in Osaka

[10/29/2024 update]
New Interview with Michel Schenker on Burrn! Magazine: The next issue (December 2024) of the Burrn! magazine which is on sale from November 5 has an exclusive interview with Michael Schenker.

[10/24/2024 update]
New Interview with Michel Schenker on Total Guitar: A new interview with Michael Schenker can now be found on Total Guitar.

[09/29/2024 update No.5]
New Interview with Michel Schenker on German Metal Hammer: The current issue (October 2024) of the Metal Hammer magazine contains a new 2-page interview with Michael. A part of the interview is published on their website. Thank you, Sven from Germany for the information!!

[09/29/2024 update No.4]
Michael Schenker Audio Interview in German: NDR radio, a public service broadcasting, which covers the northern part of Germany including the Hannover region (nearby Sarstedt - hometown of Michael Schenker) published a report of the new record "My years of UFO", which includes a 4-minute audio interview with Michael Schenker.

https://www.ndr.de/kultur/musik/pop/Michael-Schenker-UFO-Album-mit-Neuaufnahmen,schenker112.html
(Click on "Beitrag anhoren" for the interview)

With some snippets of a recent interview with Michael, a comment from Rudolf Schenker was cited as well. Audio and text are in German. Michael mentions the Wacken festival next year. And the Alcatraz festival in Belgium and the already confirmed European dates. Axl Rose is interested in performing a Japan tour together with Michael. Thank you for the info, Sven!!

[09/29/2024 update No.3]
Michael Schenker Talks about the Possible UFO Runion Show: According to the Blabbermouth, Michael Schenker said in an interview on the recent issue of the Rock Candy magazine, "I don't know if Phil's physically fit. But I'll certainly think about a last UFO show if the possibility arises." He also revealed in the interview that he approached Phil Mogg to contribute to his new album "My Years with UFO" but he is not sure if the message was received by Phil.

Rock Candy Issue 46 is available right now featuring three exclusive interviews with UFO legends Phil Mogg, Michael Schenker, and Andy Parker. https://www.rockcandymag.com/

[09/29/2024 update No.2]
Michael Schenker on Magazine Cover: According to the posts on Michael Schenker's Facobook page, Michael Schenker is on the cover of Powerplay Rock and Metal Magazine, and he is also featured on the front of Breakout Magazin!

[09/29/2024 update]
Michael Schenker on the Rob Sas Rock Show: An interview with Michael Schenker conducted by Rob Sas for his program a few weeks ago can be heard here. Michael Schenker talks about his new album "My Years with UFO" and his next albums: "Don't Sell Your Soul" to be released in 2025 and "Freedom of Expression" in 2026 where Herman Rarebell plays some drums. Some songs from his new album were played during the show plus a tune from Phil Mogg with which Robert will conduct an interview soon.

[09/23/2024 update]
A New Audio Interview with Michael Schenker: A new interview with Michael Schenker conducted by Sonic Perspectives has been uploaded on YouTube. He mainly talks about "My Years With UFO". Thanks, Sven!!



[09/21/2024 update]
"My Years With UFO" Tourdates 2025: Michael Schenker has announced some European dates for "My Years With UFO" Tour on his website
Guitar legend Michael Schenker celebrates the 50th anniversary of his time with UFO live on tour.
When he joined UFO at the end of 1973, the then 18-year-old Michael Schenker contributed significantly to the British rock band's international mega-success and rose from being "the German Wunderkind" to becoming one of the most renowned guitarists of our time, who continues to influence entire generations of musicians around the world with his legendary guitar playing.
During his time with UFO from 1974-1978, known as the "Schenker era", Michael Schenker released five groundbreaking studio albums such as "Lights Out" (1977) and "Phenomenon" (1974) and the live album "Strangers In The Night" (Live in Chicago 1978), which is still considered groundbreaking today, and is jointly responsible for world hits such as "Doctor Doctor", "Rock Bottom" and "Only You Can Rock Me".
Michael Schenker is not only celebrating the 50th anniversary of his time with UFO with new editions of the best UFO songs of that time period with many guest stars on recordings, but will also be embarking on a major European tour with his backing band in 2025.
The "My Years With UFO" tour spans various countries all over Europe and starts on April 9, 2025 in the Netherlands. From April 10, 2025, you can experience the guitar virtuoso, probably the most famous "Flying V" player in the world, live in Germany with the biggest hits and classics of his UFO era.

Michael Schenker "My Years With UFO" Tour 2025
presented by Rock Hard, Rocks, Musix and RADIO BOB!

09.04. NL-Zoetermeer, Poppodium Boerderij
10.04. DE-Hamburg, Fabrik Hamburg
11.04. DE-Coesfeld, Fabrik Coesfeld [official]
12.04. DE-Neuruppin, Kulturhaus Stadtgarten
16.04. PL-Krakow, Klub Kwadrat
19.04. DE-Mannheim, Capitol Mannheim
21.04. DE-Augsburg, Spectrum Club Augsburg
22.04. DE-Nuremberg, Der Hirsch
25.04. NL-Maastricht, Muziekgieterij
26.04. NL-Uden, De Pul Uden
27.04. DE-Herford, Kulturwerk Herford
28.04. DE-Bochum, Zeche Bochum
30.04. CH-Pratteln, Konzertfabrik Z7 - Pratteln
Further dates will follow soon.
Tour-Promoter: Lucky Bob Music Agency GmbH in coop with Dragon Productions

[09/06/2024 update]
Obsession (2024 Remaster - Deluxe Edition) 2CD/3LP: UFO's Obsession [Deluxe Edition] on 2CD with poster booklet + 3LP vinyl including a new previously unreleased 2024 mix of Live at the Agora Ballroom, Cleveland, 16th October 1978, plus 4 bonus tracks (CD format only), new liner notes, and new interviews will be released worldwide on 16th October 2024.

Click this link to watch, listen, and order from the official UFO store: https://UFO.lnk.to/OBSFA

Obsession (2024 Remaster - Deluxe Edition) 2CD/3LP

Obsession, the 1978 album from UFO and the last to feature Michael Schenker, until his return to the band in the '90s.

This is the band's seventh record and one of their most interesting musically. With the writing partnership of Mogg / Schenker in fine form, these recordings feel more atmospheric and darker than previous outings.

Obsession has been newly remastered from the original production tapes transfers at AIR Mastering.

Included across two LPs is a previously unreleased 2024 Mix of Live at The Agora Ballroom, Cleveland, which originally featured within the classic Strangers In The Night live album. Newly mixed by revered engineer Brian Kehew from the original multi-track tapes, giving it the best sonic outing to date.

The four bonus tracks include a previously unreleased Alt. Version of 'Cherry' as well as two studio tracks recorded at The Record Plant for Strangers In The Night live album in the months following the Obsession release.

TRACKLISTING (2CD):

CD1 - Obsession - 2024 Remaster
1. Only You Can Rock Me
2. Pack It Up (And Go)
3. Arbory Hill
4. Ain't No Baby
5. Lookin' Out For No. 1
6. Hot 'n' Ready
7. Cherry
8. You Don't Fool Me
9. Lookin' Out For No. 1 (Reprise)
10. One More For The Rodeo
11. Born To Lose
12. Only You Can Rock Me (Single Edit)
13. Cherry (Alt. Version) ? Previously Unreleased
14. Mother Mary (Strangers In The Night Studio Version)
15. This Kid’s (Strangers In The Night Studio Version)

CD2 - Live at The Agora Ballroom, Cleveland, 16th October 1978 - Previously Unreleased 2024 Mix
1. Hot 'n' Ready
2. Pack It Up (And Go)
3. Cherry
4. Let It Roll
5. Love To Love
6. Natural Thing
7. Out In The Street
8. Only You Can Rock Me
9. On With The Action
10. Doctor Doctor
11. I'm A Loser
12. Lights Out
13. Rock Bottom
14. Too Hot To Handle
15. Shoot Shoot

TRACKLISTING (3LP):
LP1 - Obsession - 2024 Remaster
1. Only You Can Rock Me
2. Pack It Up (And Go)
3. Arbory Hill
4. Ain't No Baby
5. Lookin' Out For No. 1
6. Hot 'n' Ready
7. Cherry
8. You Don't Fool Me
9. Lookin' Out For No. 1 (Reprise)
10. One More For The Rodeo
11. Born To Lose

LP2 / LP3 - Live at The Agora Ballroom, Cleveland, 16th October 1978 - Previously Unreleased 2024 Mix

1. Hot 'n' Ready
2. Pack It Up (And Go)
3. Cherry
4. Let It Roll
5. Love To Love
6. Natural Thing
7. Out In The Street
8. Only You Can Rock Me
9. On With The Action
10. Doctor Doctor
11. I'm A Loser
12. Lights Out
13. Rock Bottom
14. Too Hot To Handle
15. Shoot Shoot

[09/02/2024 update]
Michael Schenker to Perform on Time To Rock 2025 with UFO Tunes: Michael Schenker is included in Time To Rock 2025 festival lineup. This festival is slated for July 4-7, 2025, in Knislinge, Sweden. Michael Schenker will perform the set of 'My Years with UFO'. Thanks, Miki!!

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

[08/31/2024 update]
Gibson Michael Schenker Model to be Finally Released: Michael Schenker has confirmed in a recent interview conducted by Music Radar that Gibson is now in the works to release his signature model with special feature(s) that would surprise Michael Schenker himself. He said, "Oh yeah! I have a deal with them and we're supposed to be coming up with a Michael Schenker signature. Usually the company designs something and I approve it. But this time I had an idea and sent it over just a few weeks ago. Now I'm waiting for them to finish it and surprise me with this new model." I think this is a good interview including other matters than the new V model.

[08/30/2024 update]
Young Guitar Magazine Michael Schenker Special Edition: The next edition (October 2024) of Japanese Young Guitar magazine which will be in store on the 10th of September has 90-page special articles on Michael Schenker in UFO years, including interviews with Michael Schenker, Michael Voss and Phil Mogg, UFO history and discography, and playing analysis of 'My Years with UFO' album and guitar tabs of Rock Bottom and Love to Love from the said album. Thanks, Mak!!

[08/28/2024 update]
Third Video from "My Years with UFO": Michael Schenker has released 'Only You Can Rock Me' from his upcoming album 'My Years with UFO' featuring Joey Tempest (Europe) on vocals, Roger Glover (Deep Purple) on bass, Derek Sherinian on keys, and Brian Tichy on drums. (cf. 07/24/2024 update & 06/19/2024 update No.2)



[08/24/2024 update]
Michael Schenker Interview on My Years With UFO and Two More New Albums: A new interview with Michael Schenker by Noise 11 has been posted on YouTube. He talks about how other musicians joined the My Years With UFO project, and the plan to tour to promote the album by adding some more UFO songs to be performed live to make it a full program. And he has a goal of making three albums to let people know what he has done for the last 50 years. He was in the studio on June 23 and he wrote all the songs for those albums. The second album following My Years With UFO will be an electric album titled "Don't Sell Your Soul" in which Eric Gronwall sings most of the songs from the past MSG materials and Robin McAuley and Michael Vass sing too. The last album will be an instrumental album (or vocal songs inspired by instrumental songs, I don't know) titled "Freedom of Expression" where Herman Rarebell was invited to play drums and somebody suggested using the tuning used for Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon album (432Hz instead of 440). He said this became one of his most favorite albums. Thanks for the info, Sven!!





[08/17/2024 update No.2]
Michael Schenker Podcast Interview: A new interview with Michael Schenker on the podcast program called Appetite for Distortion (Episode 469) has been posted on SoundCloud. He talks about the upcoming album titled "My Years with UFO" especially featuring Guns'n'Roses related musicians and so on. Axl Rose recorded three songs: Too Hot To Handle, Only You Can Rock Me, and Love to Love and he gave an OK to Love to Love to be used for the album. Axl and Michael are interested in touring Japan. Let's see what will happen. In the meantime, he confirmed the two summer festivals next year which are Wacken and Alcatraz, where Erik Gronwall will join as a singer.

[08/17/2024 update]
Michael Schenker to Perform on Alcatraz Open Air 2025 with UFO Tunes: Michael Schenker is included in the Alcatraz Open Air 2025 lineup. This festival is slated for August 8-10, 2025, in Kortrijk, Belgium. Michael Schenker confirmed this in a recent podcast interview.

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

[08/04/2024 update]
Michael Schenker to Perform on Wacken Open Air 2025 with UFO Tunes: The first 34 bands for the Wacken Open Air 2025 festival slated for July 30 - August 2, 2025, have been announced on W.O.A. official website including Michael Schenker "My Years With UFO" Set.

[07/24/2024 update]
Second Promo Video from "My Years with UFO": The video of Rock Bottom from Michael Schenker's "My Years with UFO" Album is now available on YouTube. Thanks. Sven!! (cf. 06/19/2024 update No.2)



[07/20/2024 update]
Michael Schenker's "My Years with UFO" Album Japan Release with Goods: According to Ward Records, the special sets of "My Years with UFO", Michael Schenker's upcoming album slated to be released worldwide on September 20, 2024 will be sold online in Japan with an autographed photo card, a T-shirt, a tote bag and/or their combination. Thanks, Tabata san!! (06/18/2024)

[07/12/2024 update]
More Michael Schenker Group Györ, Hungary Show Videos: Gina has kindly shared the videos she took at Michael Schenker Group's Györ, Hungary show which took place on July 8, 2024. Thanks, Gina!!

[07/10/2024 update]
More Michael Schenker Group Györ, Hungary Show Photos/Videos: Bogdan has kindly shared photos and videos he took at Michael Schenker Group's Györ, Hungary show which took place on July 8, 2024. Thanks, Bogdan!!

[07/09/2024 update]
Michael Schenker Group Györ, Hungary Show Photos: Hidenori has kindly shared photos he took at Michael Schenker Group's Györ, Hungary show which took place on July 8, 2024. Thanks, Hidenori!!

[07/07/2024 update]
Michael Schenker Group Barcelona Rock Fest Photos/Videos: Kris has kindly sent me photos and videos she took at Michael Schenker Group's show from the Barcelona Rock Fest which took place on July 6, 2024. Thanks, Kris!!

[06/19/2024 update No.2]
First Promo Video from "My Years with Ufo": The first promotional video of Mother Mary from Michael Schenker's "My Years with Ufo" Album is now available on YouTube



[06/19/2024 update]
Michael Schenker's "My Years with Ufo" Album (cont'd): According to Michael Schenker's official website, on this album, Michael Schenker was joiined by Derek Sherinian on keys, Brian Tichy on drums, and Barry Sparks on bass. And the first single from this album is "Mother Mary".

[06/18/2024 update]
Michael Schenker's "My Years with Ufo" Album: According to Amazon.com, Michael Schenker's new album titled "My Years with Ufo" featuring many well-known musicials will released on September 10, 2024 (* later changed to September 20) and now can be preordered. (cf. 07/06/2023 & 07/05/2023 updates)

Editorial Reviews

For the first time ever, Michael Schenker returns to his classic years with UFO, revisiting the era that catapulted both him and the British hard rock band to international stardom.

Produced by Michael Schenker and Michael Voss, the new album marks the 50th anniversary of Schenker's tenure with UFO, spanning from 1972 to 1978. Touring the globe as a teenager, Schenker became a driving force behind some of UFO's most beloved tracks, such as “Doctor Doctor”, “Rock Bottom”, and “Only You Can Rock Me”. During these meteoric years, the UFO albums 'Phenomenon,' 'Force It,' 'No Heavy Petting,' 'Lights Out,' 'Obsession,' and the seminal live album 'Strangers in the Night' were released, each contributing significantly to the genre.

Now, Michael Schenker is set to celebrate those glory days with his new album, 'My Years with UFO,' alongside today’s rock elite.

The new album presents 11 of UFO's greatest hits from that era with an impressive lineup of guest stars. Joining Schenker on this journey are Derek Sherinian on keys, Brian Tichy on drums, and Barry Sparks on bass.

The stellar roster of guest artists includes Axl Rose, Slash, Kai Hansen, Roger Glover, Joey Tempest, Biff Byford, Jeff Scott Soto, John Norum, Dee Snider, Joel Hoekstra, Joe Lynn Turner, Carmine Appice, Adrian Vandenberg, Michael Voss, Stephen Pearcy, and Erik Gronwall.

"Natural Thing" featuring Dee Snider and Joel Hoekstra
"Only You Can Rock Me" featuring Joey Tempest and Roger Glover
"Doctor, Doctor" featuring Joe Lynn Turner and Carmine Appice
"Mother Mary" featuring Slash and Erik Gronwall
"This Kids" featuring Biff Byford
"Love to Love" featuring Axl Rose
"Lights Out" featuring Jeff Scott Soto and John Norum
"Rock Bottom" featuring Kai Hansen
"Too Hot to Handle" featuring Joe Lynn Turner, Adrian Vandenberg, and Carmine Appice
"Let It Roll" featuring Michael Voss
"Shoot, Shoot" featuring Stephen Pearcy
[06/06/2024 update No.2]
Michael Schenker Group at Sweden Rock Festival Review & Photos: Miki has kindly sent me his review and amazing photos of Michael Schenker Group's performance at the Sweden Rock Festival which took place on June 5, 2024. Thanks and great job, Miki san!!

[06/06/2024 update]
Michael Schenker Hungary Show Venue Change: According to Michael Schenker's official website, their concert in Györ, Hungary, will now take place at the Olimpiai Sportpark due to a venue change. The date, July 8, and ticket link remain the same. (cf. 03/31/2024 update)

https://www.jegy.hu/program/michael-schenker-group-feat-r-mcauley-160321

Mon 07/08/24 Györ, Hungary Olimpiai Sportpark

[03/31/2024 update]
MSG to Perform on 2025 Monsters Of Rock Cruise: According to Monsters Of Rock Cruise's Facebook, MSG will perform on the Monsters Of Rock Cruise which will take placeMarch 10-15, 2025. Apparently, Robin McAuley, Steve Mann and Bodo Schopf will join according to the Facebook posts of each of them.

[03/31/2024 update]
Michael Schenker Hungary Date Comformed: According to Michael Schenker's Facebook and official website, MSG featuring Robin McAuley will perform an exclusive club show in Györ, Hungary, on July 8.

Mon 07/08/24 Györ, Hungary Richter Terem

[01/30/2024 update]
Michael Schenker Speaks about His Favorite Songs - Song Roulette in German: Sven has kindly informed me that a few comments by Michael Schenker for a column called Song Roulette about his favorite songs were published on this site earlier this month. Thank you, Sven!!

https://classicrock.net/song-roulette-michael-schenker-lieblingssongs/

Sven kindly gave us a few snippets.
The introduction describes Michael as someone who is listening more to sounds than songs.
About Tony Iommi: He says he loves Iommi's sound. Every song of Black. Sabbath sounds like they were using a power saw.
About Led Zeppelin: What Zeppelin did will last for the next 500 years.

The text is in German, but easy to understand if you use your favorite translator.

[01/26/2024 update]
Is It Loud Enough? Michael Schenker: 1980 - 1983: According to Michael Schenker's facebook post, a new set of CDs titled "Is It Loud Enough?" will be released.
Chrysalis Records to release 6-CD MSG boxset.
Is it Loud Enough? Michael Schenker: 1980 - 1983
6-CD, 66 track collection featuring 4 classic studio albums and 2 discs of rare & previously unreleased material. 52-page booklet with liner notes from Jerry Ewing and interviews with Michael Schenker, Gary Barden and Graham Bonnet. All housed inside a two-piece slipcase box set with all material newly remastered at AIR Studios.

Available to order now: https://michaelschenker.lnk.to/ITLE


[01/16/2024 update]
More Michael Schenker Belfast Show Photos/Videos: Sam has kindly shared the photos and videos he took at Michael Schenker Group's Belfast, UK show which took place on November 25. Thanks, Sam!!

[01/13/2024 update No.2]
Michael Schenker on Rock Hard Magazine (cont'd): Jigal has kindly sent me some of the contents of the cover article on Michael Schenker published in the German magazine "RockHard" as the article was in German. Thank you, Jigal!!
Hi Ritchie,

Thank you for keeping us all updated on MS news. And thank you as well for posting pictures of your tours in beautiful Japan. This is better than any travel magazine.

I am sending you pictures of the MS cover story from the January 2024 issue of the German magazine RockHard (MSG played at their summer festival last year).

There he talks about his UFO years. He said his parents were fine with him moving to England from Germany as he had already left his parental home and moved into his own apartment in Germany when he was 16 years old. In London he enjoyed going out to the Marquee or Speakeasy to listen to other bands. He calls Phil Mogg a rat, referring to the Chinese horoscope. As MS is a horse in this horoscope, they were a good match. Otherwise there isn't anything new in this article. A guy called Ulli Schiller, who is a recording engineer, remembers the evening of 9th April 1973, when UFO played a club called "Grille" in the German town of Minden. The opening acts were the German Bands Eloy and Scorpions. According to Schiller, UFO stopped their set after the third song. Then, when the audience was about to riot, the local promoter announced that the UFO guitar player was not able to continue, however the Scorpions guitarist would step in. Schiller claims that he had the chance to talk to Bernie Marsden about this incident during a recording session in 2017 and Marsden seemed to confirm his presence at the concert though in a very cryptic way. So is there an alternative to the Marsden-lost-his-passport-and-couldnt-make-it-to-the-gig-story? Maybe. Or just a catchy headline from this magarine.

All the best.
regards,
Jigal
[01/13/2024 update]
Michael Schenker on Rock Hard Magazine: Here's the information from Michael Schenker's Facebok post.
The issue 439 of the great Rock Hard magazine feature a story about my UFO years (aside the amazing cover art).
Order the new ROCK HARD issue Vol. 439 in their online shop: https://shop.rockhard.de/de-de/rock-hard/
You can also read the new issue as an ePaper: https://epaper.rockhard.de
[01/12/2024 update]
Interview with Michael Schenker: An interview with Michael Schenker where he looked back on his carrer has been published on Classic Rock's website.

[01/09/2024 update]
More Michael Schenker Belfast Show Photos: Alan has kindly shared the photos he took at Michael Schenker Group's Belfast, UK show which took place on November 25. Thanks, Alan!!






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