In the early ‘90s I had the opportunity to have a private guitar lesson with Michael, and during that lesson he took me through a creative process on how to compose from what is inside your head and heart and translate it to the fretboard. A simple but ingenious method. Listening to this interview confirms what I have always felt about Michael Schenker… He is a true artist.
When I brought Strangers in the Night I was blown away and I still get shivers down my spine every time I play it. Michael is one beautiful, melodic guitarist’s in the world.
His innocence on his ability and what a legend he is is soo refreshing. I remember another interview where his sister had to tell him about Rudolf taking advantage of him. His words seem genuine so I have to believe Michael's take on how he was treated. Thank God he continued making his own path and didn't turn his back on music after having bad experiences with his brother and Phil in UFO.
For a long time I have listened to UFO and Michael. He makes such beautiful music 🎶 with the V.He truly blessed with a gift of playing his guitar sing 🎸 Rock on Michael.
Michael Schenker is one of the best out there. He just ran into a few bad apples during the course of his career. Started listening to UFO in 1978 and never stopped.
One of the greatest players to ever strap on a guitar. A very technical player with tons of melody and emotion which isn't easy to do. Uli Jon Roth and Gary Moore as well.
@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle MS surpasses all others because he is underrated. If he was in a super group like VH or Ozzy, Scorps, he would undoubtedly be ranked #1. undebatable
@@StreetTruckinTitan this makes no sense, Blizzard of ozz was a super group because of Randy, he was the Michael Jordan, the fact Shankar couldn't carry a group to being super actually reduces his status in my eyes, you just hurt his case.shankar worked with better vocalists than Ozzy and Rhoads, Iommi maximized his skills. On what planet was Eddie van halen in a super group, he made Roth into an elite frontman, Roth is tone deaf, so you need to realize what great guitarists do....see a pattern?
Right on, bro! They have always been my 2 favorites, absolutely the best ever. Masters of their instrument, just in another class from everyone else. Cheers!
He was done wrong,sounds so familar.how many people out there with raw,hard core talent.just waiting to be discovered, get ripped off at the drop of a hat.stuck working dead end jobs.IT'S SO WRONG.
Check out Michael a few months ago - Michael Schenker - Hellfest 2022 - @ARTE Concert. I feel Michael is playing at his very best right now in 2022. This show in France at Hellfest is pure perfect Michael.
@@tbuc2920 Michael can be so goofy and lovable. The clip of him walking around and stopping by a German music store to discuss vintage equipment. The proprietor brings out one of JIMI s strategy and SCHENKER barely glances at it and continues talking and checking out the shop. So like him to do that😂🥰
I love the way he just opens up and speaks from the heart. And he plays from the heart, too. This interview should be required viewing for young players! Thank you, Michael and God Bless you!
Not technically but artistically... his songwriting is unmatched...that's why he was always linked to be in the next big band...i.e.,the Stones,Aerosmith,Ozzy....etc
@@SilverSurfer5150melody at unsurpassed level, awesome vibrato, multiple highly rated works with UFO, scorpions and msg. Multiple acoustic records. If people like you were spoon fed Michael Schenker he would be higher than Van Halen on your list. Did I mention Michael is extremely technical and an excellent rhythm guitar player? Try playing save yourself if you don't believe me.
What’s wrong with that? My daughter raced motorcycles at 6. She looked up to all the pro riders. Kids need to have hero’s. I wasn’t sure at the time but I know know that I am one of my kids hero’s to this day. You sound like the one with a problem.
introduced to the Obsession album in 1979. still play it in the car every week or so. one of the greatest rock albums EVER imho. Great interview, thankyou Michael :)
Schenker is indeed an original musician. His style made me pick up guitar and want to play my own music. I’d been a drummer since I was a kid. Force it and seeing him after was life changing to me. God bless him and Music
Hello 👋 Vince How're you doing, it's been a long journey, and I'm nothing without amazing fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness, All love to you and yours ❤️
@@michaelschenker4412 coming from the greatest melodic, emotional & skilful rock guitarist ever, serious humility Michael Schenker. I saw you live in London with UFO 1995, & in 1980/81 with the guys from MSG, Gary Barden, Paul Raymond & Cozy Powell. Your guitar playing was & remains un-equalled. A superb musical artist who has inspired generations of players, such as the current Richie Faulkner whose playing reflects your own & who freely recognises you as a major influence. 👊👍😃
UFO "Strangers in the Night" International Amphitheater Chicago, IL. U.S.A. October 1978 Phil Mogg - vocals Pete Way - bass guitar Andy Parker - drums Michael Schenker - guitar Paul Raymond - keyboards, guitar, backing vocals Production Ron Nevison - producer, engineer
A true ARTIST , INNOVATOR and he's not pompous or egotistical he's RIGHT and more humble than he sounds, he deserved so much more BUT he became so much more 😎 I'm a drummer and he was a huge influence on how I play and feel my instrument 🥁🥁🥁🥁✌️
We saw Michael at a bus stop in West Hills Ca back in the 90's. Victory blvd, between Fallbrook and Platt. Offered him a ride and he declined. Said that he wasn't going anywhere. This dude is all time legendary! LOVE SCHENKER!
Schenker was light years beyond any other lead player. No one has come close. His melodies on lead feel like great classical compositions that could stand alone on their own.
Michael inspired me a lot, so sad to hear he has problems with his brother rudolf. his solos will always be unforgotten. What a great talent. He speaks my words when he is speaking about playing guitar!!! Wonderful!🤗👍
Michael is much brighter than he gets credit for. I've read negative articles, but to listen to him talk about his life with the ring of truth to it, opens up a much more clear understanding of who he is, etc. Thank you.
Amazing guitarist. People who have followed Michael know he is one of a kind. Interesting another favorite guitarist of mine is a big fan of Schenker. Richie Faulkner. I would enjoy to seeing them share a stage!
I never listened to the Scorpions until I found out Michael played on Love drive. That was my 1st scorpion album. Just because Michael played on it. He made the scorpions famous in the USA.
Not an ounce of arrogance and tells it like it is. A musical genius who gave us so many metal classics. Phenomenon by UFO was, and still is, a mind blowing album. Rock Bottom remains as one of my favourite all time songs - the riffs are off the chart for someone so young at the time. Keep rocking Michael - a guitar God.
He had enormous ego - and humility - in the 80's when he played a small club in Seattle and was in various call-in radio shows. I like him warts and all and he's a great musician.
no arrogance? apparently you havent heard the interview where michael says rudy stole everything from him (including his SOUL, yes he actually said that)
I still think the early UFO records are the most incredible creative streak. Better than Jimmy page beck or Clapton. Those solos are master works. His ear for a beautiful melodic shapes played with intensity and various scales are from a true artist. God blessed him with heavenly dust . His discography should last a thousand years and be appreciated.
@@izzimichaels2892 too bad 90% of music fans only know LOVEDRIVE(and some credit all by mathais) which is a lazy michael Schenker and MSG which is different from the UFO years. Then he was unbeatable with his playing. I am a guitarist and I was so jealous of his chops ugh.. it drove me crazy trying to figure out those solos.
@@massapower is CHEVY PICKUP BETTER THAN FORD? YOU'RE GODDAMNED RIGHT.. It's not just different strokes for different folks. Connoisseur vs.mentally challenged. Is marvel better than DC comics? I don't even need to waste more time here.
I first saw him in 77 UFO opened for Rush I was so impressed by this 17 year old they stole the show !! I went out the next day and bought every album he had a hand in Phenomenon,Force it,No heavy Petting,obsession and of course Lights out !! This young man was responsible for UFO being so successful if you don’t believe he was the driving force behind that band go to any recent video on You Tube and see what songs their covering. !! Michael Schenker is 1 of my all time favorites because of his awesome guitar riffs !!! I’m glad that he is finally having fun playing !!
All Michael's recordings with the Scorpions...UFO and solo albums are absolutely beautiful and genuis...But two albums that I absolutely love are Adventures of the Imagination and an album you rarely ever hear of is and one of my favorites is The Odd Trio...Michael plays every instrument on the album...It's absolutely Amazing.
I completely agree! Three Fish Dancing is definitely one of my favorites, and the Odd Trio is a terrific instrumental album. I am pretty biased though lol because I find a lot of comfort in his music.
Thanks Mickey, just learned about this The Odd Trio situation. Michael turns out to be a VERY GOOD drummer and bass player, the guy is not from this planet May I ask what is your favourite version of Rock Bottom? Mine are SITN and Rockpalast 81
@@Contato1001 I'm glad you like The Odd Trio :‐) it's one of my absolute favorites...My favorite version of Rock Bottom is SITN...then Rockpalast 81...and then Don Kirshner' Rock Concert 1974...Here's a few more Gems of Michael's catalogue of music...just in case you haven't heard them yet. 1. Michael Schenker - Dreams and Expressions 2. Schenker Pattison Summit - The Endless Jam 3. Schenker Pattison Summit - The Endless Jam Continues There are quite a few Live albums of UFO/Michael Schenker/McCauley Schenker that I absolutely love...I grew up loving live albums...SITN...Kiss Alive 1...Kiss Alive 2...and so on...Do you have any Live albums of his...if yes...What ones do you have ?
@@mickeyjohn2442 Hi Mickey, tks for replying Oh man, it all started with Kiss for me, back in 1983, Shout It Out Loud was the first rock song I ever liked. Alive 1 and 2 are awesome! As for Micheal I have UFO's SITN, Live at Budokan 1981 and Rock Will Never Die I used to try to explain for those that do not know what SITN and One Night at Budokan represent to guitar and rock music. I do not anymore, if you listen to them and dont get, no explaining will ever be enough I still need to give both Schenker Pattison Summit a proper listen Cheers!
Listen to Michael. He's full of excitement and energy. More treasure to come from his heart ❤️. A good person. No plan be. Not many can make that claim. I'm so thankful that I grew up listening to his riffs and going to see him in concerts. His UFO days were priceless. Keep on Rocking !!!.......
Mount Olympus of guitar greats, Michael FUCKING Schenker!!! simply because... OF ONE unbelieveable, jaw-dropping, LIVE ALBUM like his UFO breakout masterpiece!!!
Listen to the interview with Ric Browde concerning Michael. To say MS is a madman is being very polite. The man burned down his own house because he couldn't get any cocaine.
Especially when he freaked out and threw all his guitars in a swimming pool. He's got a screw loose. I'm a huge UFO fan. Obsession is one of the best albums ever made
What a genius. Michael can make a tennis racket sound good. So much feel in his melodic playing. I especially loved his work with Robin McCauley in the McCauley/Schenker Band. He’s coming to Corpus Christi, Texas with W.A.S.P. and Armored Saint in November 2022, where I hope to see him live.
We went to see MSG in Florida in 1990..hung out with Michael and the band before they took the stage..my daughter got Michael's guitar pick and gave it to me after the show as a Mother's Day gift.😊❤🎉
The McAuley Schenker albums was my introduction. Those albums are *incredible* and have been such an inspiration! I love that I got to see the Schenker fest live a few years ago!
Michael is THE master of the flying V!!!! Hands down, end of discussion. He has created riffs and songs that are legendary. From Scorpions, UFO, and solo, his guitar is indelible to hard rock history. A metal god ( all due respect to Rob Halford who trademarked the term) on guitar. Love you Michael, I have for many decades and always will my friend.
Great clip! One of the best ive ever seen on RUclips! My favorite guitar player since i saw him live in concert 1980 with MSG. Met him twice over the years. Great to see him still rockin in 2022. Great stories. LOVEDRIVE is my Favorite Scorpions album. Great stories in his career. Wish he would write a book!
@@philfrank9226 That's because Rudolf did the ripping off and hiding the credits on the re-releases. He's not angry, if anything he might feel guilty, so he says little, only quick niceties and gets the conversation to a different topic.
Interesting interview. My friend Carmine Appice spoke about Michael. I was the drummer for Leslie West Vagrants in the Sixties. Evangelist Roger Mansour
@@NinjaRunningWild Vinnie Moore cannot be compared to Michael Schenker. Seen Moore live with UFO - he has not the creativity that Schenker has. Nor the melodic ability.
@@paulfitzpatrick6566 you are absolutely correct, Michael has a thousand times more soul and feel with his brilliant playing. He set the trend for other players to follow, but he has always led the way. A true legend.
DAMN! a very expressive interview! his vocal passion parallels his playing, sad he was so naive in younger years. my favorite rock lead player. high flyer studio is my go to for his signature tone/attack. THE BEST!!! seen him live 5? times, amazing!
Became a Schenker fan since first hearing ‘Strangers.’ Loved his work with Scorpions (Love Drive). Became a devoted MSG fan in 1983. Saw him twice in 1984. (Snuck in on a fake ID both times.) Saw him again in 2016 and 2019. Got all MSG albums on vinyl. He is the guitarist’s guitarist - influenced NUMEROUS players.
This is a fascinating video - but also difficult to watch at the same time. He seems nearly oblivious that for better or worse, he's contributed to his many outcomes - both those that are positive and those that are negative. Everything good that happened was because of him. Everything bad was because of everyone else (-?!?). This doesn't seem like a recipe for personal growth. I wish him the best, and hope that he continues on a clean, successful path & creating new music - he is a fantastic talent, and I've always appreciated his work.
@@joemanna491 I know what you're saying. And, I think I can relate to anyone who feels like they've been "ripped off, underpaid" as the AC DC song goes, lol. . . . but I also think there's an element of Mike not acknowledging that the Scorpions became "most successful" only well AFTER Mike and them parted ways. Mike seems to have adopted a 'me or them' type of positioning, and I honestly think they're both/all extremely talented - and the way he positions it in this interview, is they were all talentless idiots except for him, which I'd have to respectfully disagree with
@@shaneweippert6503 I will buy that argument. Funny thing is, I felt a little sour of the scorpions after love driver animal magnetism whichever came before Love at first sting
Michael Schenker is one of my alltime favourits. He is such a gifted guitarist with such an immense sense for melody. My good old friend Karsten said, Michael Schenker has more melodies in one song than most of the metal and rock band in a whole album. I think, he is right.
UFO would have been massive in the 80's if Michael had not had left when he did. Sadly , the band didn't know what they had until he left. The greatest shame in rock n roll.
After watching several interviews with Michael I think it's safe to say he will speak his mind not caring what people think...just like the way he plays guitar!
Yes indeed great comment the whole of Obsession is a superb stand out recording of MS at his early days top of his playing. Look at the solo phrasing in Born To Lose. Incredible. Hot ‘N Ready Cherry The inimitable Only You Can Rock Me - went on to become a UFO staple.
Hands down the most genuinly honest and insanely talented guitarist. Love his German accent, still being able to get his message across. Did not know how he thought about his brother Rudolf. Sad, but lucky him that he made its own way. Great guy who I'd love to meet and chat about everything guitars in rock music.
"the person who is a musician - doesn't look for a "B" plan . . . " - had I heard those words 40 years ago, maybe my musical career would have been different - love Michael Schenker
Sad to hear so much bitterness and animosity from one of my all-time guitar heroes... Love ya Michael. I hope you find inner peace and humility, and somehow forgive and love your brother again
@@cumuluscloud3854 and despite that he never worried about money? I like his playing much as anyone else but he likes to leave out the parts of his life that aren't positive. Life journey is about the good and the bad. Whole lot of me me me. Surely there are some people to acknowledge and credit along the way.
holy smokes,,,,had to take a break at 7 and change,,,, yep, Rock Bottom via KSAN in '74 , Winterland for Force It a year later. Yep, tried to cop those tunes, Strat and all (i know...). A little No Heavy Petting on the side (ON With The Action or HWY Lady). Keystone PA in '84 then The Heritage in SC '14. yep, a fan. ha, i paid $75.00 for a HSS close out S type. Played a bunch of Schenker stuff (Fender FM 212). cats outside of Gelbs booth then after passing, store guy trying to give me something else. Two V's here and loved the Andy Powell nod. Live Dates was killer along with Argus. Rock ON!!!, Michael Schenker !!!
Launched Scorpions outside of their native Germany. All credit to Michael Schenker. They left him off the album credits, when HE produced all the creativity. Tbh, Rudolf Schenker & the rest of 1980 era Scorpions need a kick in the nuts, zero respect for Michael Schenker & his timeless guitar creativity & contributions to their success.
@@paulfitzpatrick6566 I was more influenced when I heard ULRICH ROTH SCORPIONS. THat was some deep shit. M.S. short stint sounded a little lazy compared to UFO.
The Scorps seemed to do just fine after Lonesome Crow. Matthias Jabs is one of the finest melodic metal guitarists to come out of the genre. Michael seems angry that his leaving the Scorps didn't destroy them? Almost every interview in the last 10 years has been 70% blah blah about Rudolph and Scorps. Michael's created so much unique legacy, his obsession with the Scorps is a complete 100% distraction from that legacy. When Michael, Phil Mogg and Paul Raymond were in the same room creating music, that was the most special recipe any of them ever experienced. That special recipe was completely omitted for the entirety of this interview.
So true.And what he created with UFO is worth ten times more then any Scorpions album.And im a huge Scorpions fan especially the early years but they don’t come close to the UFO classics.So that’s what Michael should be talking about( if he wants to talk about the past)And of course the first 3-4 MSG albums they are all great.
He was so pissy that he went off to live in a hotel for years & self-medicate. He seems a great guitarist, but overly full of himself & unable to accept that there's other guitarists out there & that he's not the paragon of the axe.
@@NinjaRunningWild I'm shocked that no one brings up the drugs and alcohol issues? Jabs was taken along as a back-up guitar player because the Scorpions knew Michael would go on a bender. Don't get me wrong I love Michael, but I don't like him talking bad about his brother and a great band.
That explains why the first Scorpions album is not on Spotify... The new remake of the song "In Search of the Pice of Mind" By MSG is nothing short of KILLER!!!
Michael is a TRUE rock and roll Renaissance man, and when talking bout the very top guitarists in the world, Michael definitely holds his own it that very category.
I have been a fan of Michael since 1979. I play guitar and he blew me away with his style. Bluesy yet heavy and cool. Nobody back then was doing anything like it. I still love his style and I also love the work he did on SCORPIONS LOVE DRIVE ALBUM. That album was the best SCORPIONS album to date!! The guitar tones are massive and cut like a knife through the mix. The Marshall plexi is the best amp for soloing. PERIOD!!! It is so sharp cutting and the notes bite hard and clear. You don`t hear that sound much anymore. That is a shame!!!
For the longest time, I used to buy tickets to see this guy and he didn't turn up. MSG, UFO and Uli's Rock Legends tour, all no shows. Then I went to see his Temple of Rock Tour 10 years ago and he was on stage at 8:00 pm on the dot. . . . and he was awesome.
Love Schenker's writing & playing since I first saw him with UFO in 75. (My first concert, along with Thin Lizzy & Alice Cooper) It's interesting to know he tried out for Frumpy, a great German band, from the early 70s. I would have liked to have heard that. Actually Dave Davies of the Kinks was the first rocker I know of to use a flying V, in 1965. That was before Hendrix used one. He really should stop ragging on Rudolf, it makes Michael look like the jealous one. Honestly I think the Scorpions best guitar player was Uli Roth.
Probably the greatest rock concert I ever went to around 78 and went to so many big shows. UFO was ahead of the groups with a killer keyboard player. You can make more complex tunes and sound. They were so unique back then. Big Sound
Never a dull moment with this guy! But,Bro....enough with the Scorpions tirades. Starting to sound like a dry-drunk with resentment issues at an AA meeting. Well,until he starts playing! Legend...salute!
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In the early ‘90s I had the opportunity to have a private guitar lesson with Michael, and during that lesson he took me through a creative process on how to compose from what is inside your head and heart and translate it to the fretboard. A simple but ingenious method. Listening to this interview confirms what I have always felt about Michael Schenker… He is a true artist.
Awesome, wish I had that lesson
@@Rockandrollgeerage #meetoo
I remember that, dark times for Michael. He was booked solid as a teacher for what a few months. You were very lucky.
How lucky you were !!!!
I remember reading an article at that time when he’d gone through hard times. What a great lesson that must have been.
Shame he left UFO, they were a force, culminating in Obsessions: a master class from Michael.
Mr.Michael Schenker has made some of my favorite hard rock melodies ever.
Strangers in the Night is still one of the best live albums ever produced.
The Best
Agreed. Truly special and Michael's playing is stunning.
Indeed. Often overlooked, a sin.
When I brought Strangers in the Night I was blown away and I still get shivers down my spine every time I play it. Michael is one beautiful, melodic guitarist’s in the world.
UFO utube channel has the Wisconsin show from the night before posted...
His innocence on his ability and what a legend he is is soo refreshing. I remember another interview where his sister had to tell him about Rudolf taking advantage of him. His words seem genuine so I have to believe Michael's take on how he was treated. Thank God he continued making his own path and didn't turn his back on music after having bad experiences with his brother and Phil in UFO.
For a long time I have listened to UFO and Michael. He makes such beautiful music 🎶 with the V.He truly blessed with a gift of playing his guitar sing 🎸 Rock on Michael.
i think michael recalls things in a way that suits his story. there are stories from mogg, among others that contradict michael tall tales
Michael Schenker is one of the best out there. He just ran into a few bad apples during the course of his career. Started listening to UFO in 1978 and never stopped.
One of the greatest players to ever strap on a guitar. A very technical player with tons of melody and emotion which isn't easy to do. Uli Jon Roth and Gary Moore as well.
And Randy Rhoads !! :)
@@1970borntorun Can't forget Randy!
he is a great player, Shankar is probably underrated, but he is not at the Rhoads or van Halen level.
Gary moore a huge Rhoads fan too
@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle MS surpasses all others because he is underrated. If he was in a super group like VH or Ozzy, Scorps, he would undoubtedly be ranked #1. undebatable
@@StreetTruckinTitan this makes no sense, Blizzard of ozz was a super group because of Randy, he was the Michael Jordan, the fact Shankar couldn't carry a group to being super actually reduces his status in my eyes, you just hurt his case.shankar worked with better vocalists than Ozzy and Rhoads, Iommi maximized his skills. On what planet was Eddie van halen in a super group, he made Roth into an elite frontman, Roth is tone deaf, so you need to realize what great guitarists do....see a pattern?
What a great guy. One of my favourite guitarists ever along with Gary Moore.
Right on, bro! They have always been my 2 favorites, absolutely the best ever. Masters of their instrument, just in another class from everyone else. Cheers!
Love Gary's style. Great, Great guitarist.
Michael is my hero. I first heard him on Stranger's in the night and I was hooked he is the greatest guitar player I have ever heard
This guy is MAGIC, PASSION, and PURE ENTHUSIASM!!!🤘🏿
He was done wrong,sounds so familar.how many people out there with raw,hard core talent.just waiting to be discovered, get ripped off at the drop of a hat.stuck working dead end jobs.IT'S SO WRONG.
One of the greatest rock guitarists of all time, in my opinion. And he keeps advancing his playing too.
Check out Michael a few months ago - Michael Schenker - Hellfest 2022 - @ARTE Concert. I feel Michael is playing at his very best right now in 2022. This show in France at Hellfest is pure perfect Michael.
@@tbuc2920 Michael can be so goofy and lovable. The clip of him walking around and stopping by a German music store to discuss vintage equipment. The proprietor brings out one of JIMI s strategy and SCHENKER barely glances at it and continues talking and checking out the shop. So like him to do that😂🥰
i dont think hes gotten any better than he was in the 70s
I love the way he just opens up and speaks from the heart. And he plays from the heart, too. This interview should be required viewing for young players! Thank you, Michael and God Bless you!
Good Points
He ranks up with the greatest guitarists of all time. Genius...
Why? What did he invent or techniques did he pioneer?
Not technically but artistically... his songwriting is unmatched...that's why he was always linked to be in the next big band...i.e.,the Stones,Aerosmith,Ozzy....etc
True statement!
@@philipwittke8491 Black Sabbath, blown away by Van Halen as a support act and made Ozzy want to quit.
@@SilverSurfer5150melody at unsurpassed level, awesome vibrato, multiple highly rated works with UFO, scorpions and msg. Multiple acoustic records. If people like you were spoon fed Michael Schenker he would be higher than Van Halen on your list. Did I mention Michael is extremely technical and an excellent rhythm guitar player? Try playing save yourself if you don't believe me.
Love this guy. Always have since I was a teen and he fried my ears on Strangers in the Night. Rock on Michael !!!
I think I burned through 2 or 3 copies of Strangers in the Night before I was even out of high school. Possibly still my all time favorite album.
Tonka chapman did most of the guitar solos on strangers in the night,strange but true
There's Michael, Randy, and Eddie. then everyone else.... ;)
@@wendyhetherington7402 thats as far from "true" as you can get.
Looks like a Russian soldier !
My 8 year old daughter is learning guitar now. After listening and watching the blonde bomber play. She loves his music.
Little young to get her into that stuff weirdo
That's fantastic..good on your daughter 🤘
What’s wrong with that? My daughter raced motorcycles at 6. She looked up to all the pro riders.
Kids need to have hero’s. I wasn’t sure at the time but I know know that I am one of my kids hero’s to this day. You sound like the one with a problem.
Great job showing her some brilliant playing by King Michael, he has been my guitar hero for over 40 years, just a true legend.
@@danielross9057 your comment is narcissistic bullying & gaslighting & is prosecutable in a court of law.
introduced to the Obsession album in 1979. still play it in the car every week or so. one of the greatest rock albums EVER imho. Great interview, thankyou Michael :)
Definitely!
Schenker is indeed an original musician. His style made me pick up guitar and want to play my own music. I’d been a drummer since I was a kid. Force it and seeing him after was life changing to me. God bless him and Music
Hello 👋 Vince
How're you doing,
it's been a long journey, and I'm nothing without amazing fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness,
All love to you and yours ❤️
Your not Schenker. Get a life.
@@michaelschenker4412 coming from the greatest melodic, emotional & skilful rock guitarist ever, serious humility Michael Schenker. I saw you live in London with UFO 1995, & in 1980/81 with the guys from MSG, Gary Barden, Paul Raymond & Cozy Powell. Your guitar playing was & remains un-equalled.
A superb musical artist who has inspired generations of players, such as the current Richie Faulkner whose playing reflects your own & who freely recognises you as a major influence.
👊👍😃
I was fortunate enough to see Michael with UFO for the recording of "Strangers in the Night". I've been a fan ever since.
UFO "Strangers in the Night"
International Amphitheater
Chicago, IL. U.S.A.
October 1978
Phil Mogg - vocals
Pete Way - bass guitar
Andy Parker - drums
Michael Schenker - guitar
Paul Raymond - keyboards, guitar, backing vocals
Production
Ron Nevison - producer, engineer
Wow...incredible time in history.....of timeless music
A true ARTIST , INNOVATOR and he's not pompous or egotistical he's RIGHT and more humble than he sounds, he deserved so much more BUT he became so much more 😎 I'm a drummer and he was a huge influence on how I play and feel my instrument 🥁🥁🥁🥁✌️
We saw Michael at a bus stop in West Hills Ca back in the 90's. Victory blvd, between Fallbrook and Platt. Offered him a ride and he declined. Said that he wasn't going anywhere. This dude is all time legendary! LOVE SCHENKER!
Schenker was light years beyond any other lead player. No one has come close. His melodies on lead feel like great classical compositions that could stand alone on their own.
Randy Rhoads came close and lived only a short period of time.
So true
@@fretfix1 randy was another schenker fan, i dont sense much feeling in randy's playing.
This guy is a wizard! One of my favourite album: "One night at Budokan" with MSG. Thx Michael!
Los paisajes musicales plenos de sentido que traza en ese album no se encuentran en ninguna otra parte 👍🙋
The more I listen to him the more respect I have for him
My all-time favorite guitarist. His rhythm playing is incredible too.
Jabs smokes him
@@delete.102 prove it
Absolutely 💯
@@delete.102 other way round.
Michael inspired me a lot, so sad to hear he has problems with his brother rudolf.
his solos will always be unforgotten.
What a great talent.
He speaks my words when he is speaking about playing guitar!!! Wonderful!🤗👍
Michael is much brighter than he gets credit for.
I've read negative articles, but to listen to him talk about his life with the ring of truth to it, opens up a much more clear understanding of who he is, etc. Thank you.
Amazing guitarist. People who have followed Michael know he is one of a kind. Interesting another favorite guitarist of mine is a big fan of Schenker. Richie Faulkner. I would enjoy to seeing them share a stage!
Never after the almighty dollar a pure guitarist with talent to spare
I never listened to the Scorpions until I found out Michael played on Love drive. That was my 1st scorpion album. Just because Michael played on it. He made the scorpions famous in the USA.
The greatest guitar player EVER!!! My favorite and my brother Ron's as well.
Not an ounce of arrogance and tells it like it is. A musical genius who gave us so many metal classics. Phenomenon by UFO was, and still is, a mind blowing album. Rock Bottom remains as one of my favourite all time songs - the riffs are off the chart for someone so young at the time. Keep rocking Michael - a guitar God.
Schenker was both a riff-master and lead playing savant. One of the all-time best players in Rock.
He had enormous ego - and humility - in the 80's when he played a small club in Seattle and was in various call-in radio shows.
I like him warts and all and he's a great musician.
@@Allan-et5ig well said!
I totally agree!
no arrogance? apparently you havent heard the interview where michael says rudy stole everything from him (including his SOUL, yes he actually said that)
I'll always love this mad axeman... :)
I still think the early UFO records are the most incredible creative streak. Better than Jimmy page beck or Clapton. Those solos are master works. His ear for a beautiful melodic shapes played with intensity and various scales are from a true artist. God blessed him with heavenly dust . His discography should last a thousand years and be appreciated.
I agree. How was he relatively unknown at that time
The UFO years had the most intensity in the playing.
those 5 albums.....the ufo / schenker years, are as good as rock music gets. lighting in a bottle.
@@izzimichaels2892 too bad 90% of music fans only know LOVEDRIVE(and some credit all by mathais) which is a lazy michael Schenker and MSG which is different from the UFO years. Then he was unbeatable with his playing. I am a guitarist and I was so jealous of his chops ugh.. it drove me crazy trying to figure out those solos.
@@massapower is CHEVY PICKUP BETTER THAN FORD? YOU'RE GODDAMNED RIGHT.. It's not just different strokes for different folks. Connoisseur vs.mentally challenged. Is marvel better than DC comics? I don't even need to waste more time here.
I first saw him in 77 UFO opened for Rush I was so impressed by this 17 year old they stole the show !! I went out the next day and bought every album he had a hand in Phenomenon,Force it,No heavy Petting,obsession and of course Lights out !! This young man was responsible for UFO being so successful if you don’t believe he was the driving force behind that band go to any recent video on You Tube and see what songs their covering. !! Michael Schenker is 1 of my all time favorites because of his awesome guitar riffs !!! I’m glad that he is finally having fun playing !!
All Michael's recordings with the Scorpions...UFO and solo albums are absolutely beautiful and genuis...But two albums that I absolutely love are Adventures of the Imagination and an album you rarely ever hear of is and one of my favorites is The Odd Trio...Michael plays every instrument on the album...It's absolutely Amazing.
I completely agree!
Three Fish Dancing is definitely one of my favorites, and the Odd Trio is a terrific instrumental album. I am pretty biased though lol because I find a lot of comfort in his music.
Thanks Mickey, just learned about this The Odd Trio situation. Michael turns out to be a VERY GOOD drummer and bass player, the guy is not from this planet
May I ask what is your favourite version of Rock Bottom? Mine are SITN and Rockpalast 81
@@Contato1001 I'm glad you like The Odd Trio :‐) it's one of my absolute favorites...My favorite version of Rock Bottom is SITN...then Rockpalast 81...and then Don Kirshner' Rock Concert 1974...Here's a few more Gems of Michael's catalogue of music...just in case you haven't heard them yet.
1. Michael Schenker - Dreams and Expressions
2. Schenker Pattison Summit - The Endless Jam
3. Schenker Pattison Summit - The Endless Jam Continues
There are quite a few Live albums of UFO/Michael Schenker/McCauley Schenker that I absolutely love...I grew up loving live albums...SITN...Kiss Alive 1...Kiss Alive 2...and so on...Do you have any Live albums of his...if yes...What ones do you have ?
@@mickeyjohn2442 Hi Mickey, tks for replying
Oh man, it all started with Kiss for me, back in 1983, Shout It Out Loud was the first rock song I ever liked. Alive 1 and 2 are awesome!
As for Micheal I have UFO's SITN, Live at Budokan 1981 and Rock Will Never Die
I used to try to explain for those that do not know what SITN and One Night at Budokan represent to guitar and rock music. I do not anymore, if you listen to them and dont get, no explaining will ever be enough
I still need to give both Schenker Pattison Summit a proper listen
Cheers!
@@Contato1001 lol he is a great guitarist. his drumming is as basic as drumming gets.
Listen to Michael. He's full of excitement and energy. More treasure to come from his heart ❤️.
A good person.
No plan be. Not many can make that claim.
I'm so thankful that I grew up listening to his riffs and going to see him in concerts.
His UFO days were priceless.
Keep on Rocking !!!.......
Just never get tired of hearing this guy play especially live
Mount Olympus of guitar greats, Michael FUCKING Schenker!!! simply because... OF ONE unbelieveable, jaw-dropping, LIVE ALBUM like his UFO breakout masterpiece!!!
Definitely one of my favorite guitarists! Got introduced to UFO and MSG my junior year in 83! I still wake up the neighborhood! Lol
Man, he really hates his brother. Michael is a genius and a madman. I've been listening to him since I was a kid. One of my guitar heroes.
Rock and Roll version of Cain and Abel. Hopefully they bury the hatchet before it's too late🙏
Listen to the interview with Ric Browde concerning Michael. To say MS is a madman is being very polite. The man burned down his own house because he couldn't get any cocaine.
His brother hates him.
Some of us know the feeling.
Amen.
Especially when he freaked out and threw all his guitars in a swimming pool. He's got a screw loose. I'm a huge UFO fan. Obsession is one of the best albums ever made
Truth is truth. Family is a bond not by blood.
What a genius. Michael can make a tennis racket sound good. So much feel in his melodic playing. I especially loved his work with Robin McCauley in the McCauley/Schenker Band. He’s coming to Corpus Christi, Texas with W.A.S.P. and Armored Saint in November 2022, where I hope to see him live.
We went to see MSG in Florida in 1990..hung out with Michael and the band before they took the stage..my daughter got Michael's guitar pick and gave it to me after the show as a Mother's Day gift.😊❤🎉
The McAuley Schenker albums was my introduction. Those albums are *incredible* and have been such an inspiration! I love that I got to see the Schenker fest live a few years ago!
Michael is THE master of the flying V!!!! Hands down, end of discussion. He has created riffs and songs that are legendary. From Scorpions, UFO, and solo, his guitar is indelible to hard rock history. A metal god ( all due respect to Rob Halford who trademarked the term) on guitar. Love you Michael, I have for many decades and always will my friend.
Always has and always will be my favorite guitarist, a truly gifted artist.
Always magic to see this guy play live - legend
Great clip! One of the best ive ever seen on RUclips! My favorite guitar player since i saw him live in concert 1980 with MSG. Met him twice over the years. Great to see him still rockin in 2022. Great stories. LOVEDRIVE is my Favorite Scorpions album. Great stories in his career. Wish he would write a book!
Ricky yeah I'd buy his book like now'
follow your heart
follow your dreams
this guy is amazing to sit and listen to
I wish I could hang out with him for a few months
Michael is a legendary guitar player and deserves his notoriety. I wish he and his brother were more brotherly…the animosity is distracting.
Not from Rudolf, Rudi talks with respect 4 his brother.
@@philfrank9226 Der eine kanns und der andere möchte gerne
@@henryh.3988 Shut up!!
Shankar on Shankar crime is sad
@@philfrank9226 That's because Rudolf did the ripping off and hiding the credits on the re-releases. He's not angry, if anything he might feel guilty, so he says little, only quick niceties and gets the conversation to a different topic.
Interesting interview. My friend Carmine Appice spoke about Michael. I was the drummer for Leslie West Vagrants in the Sixties.
Evangelist Roger Mansour
Randy Rhoads loved himself some leslie west
The best and most melodic guitarist to ever grace the planet 🌍🤘
Listen to Vinnie Moore.
@@NinjaRunningWild I already have and not close
@@NinjaRunningWild
Vinnie Moore cannot be compared to Michael Schenker.
Seen Moore live with UFO - he has not the creativity that Schenker has. Nor the melodic ability.
@@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251
100%
@@paulfitzpatrick6566 you are absolutely correct, Michael has a thousand times more soul and feel with his brilliant playing. He set the trend for other players to follow, but he has always led the way. A true legend.
Michael knows it's never been about the money, it's about the artwork.
DAMN! a very expressive interview! his vocal passion parallels his playing, sad he was so naive in younger years. my favorite rock lead player. high flyer studio is my go to for his signature tone/attack. THE BEST!!! seen him live 5? times, amazing!
Michael is a Phenomenon❤️
Michael has a youthful and energetic exuberance when he is talking about what he loves!
Became a Schenker fan since first hearing ‘Strangers.’ Loved his work with Scorpions (Love Drive). Became a devoted MSG fan in 1983. Saw him twice in 1984. (Snuck in on a fake ID both times.) Saw him again in 2016 and 2019. Got all MSG albums on vinyl. He is the guitarist’s guitarist - influenced NUMEROUS players.
Bro!!!
There IS So Much ❤ in this !!!
The Tao of Michael Schenker,
Pure Gold!!!
He is his biggest fan ;-)
Always wondered,but now I know,thanks Michael,you’re the best!
This is a fascinating video - but also difficult to watch at the same time. He seems nearly oblivious that for better or worse, he's contributed to his many outcomes - both those that are positive and those that are negative. Everything good that happened was because of him. Everything bad was because of everyone else (-?!?). This doesn't seem like a recipe for personal growth. I wish him the best, and hope that he continues on a clean, successful path & creating new music - he is a fantastic talent, and I've always appreciated his work.
Love Michael's playing. Don't love the dirty laundry
I agree with Mike. He's not ripping his brother because he wants the money. He just wants to accolades and credit that he deserves.
@@joemanna491 I know what you're saying. And, I think I can relate to anyone who feels like they've been "ripped off, underpaid" as the AC DC song goes, lol. . . . but I also think there's an element of Mike not acknowledging that the Scorpions became "most successful" only well AFTER Mike and them parted ways. Mike seems to have adopted a 'me or them' type of positioning, and I honestly think they're both/all extremely talented - and the way he positions it in this interview, is they were all talentless idiots except for him, which I'd have to respectfully disagree with
@@shaneweippert6503 I will buy that argument. Funny thing is, I felt a little sour of the scorpions after love driver animal magnetism whichever came before Love at first sting
Michael is the bomb. Very inspirational .
Shankar is a great player
@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_OracleIt's Schenker.
That was one of the most amazing interviews I have ever listened to. Wow. A whole new found respect for Michael Schenker... thank you
UFO was great music and still is 💯👌✌️
Michael Schenker is one of my alltime favourits. He is such a gifted guitarist with such an immense sense for melody. My good old friend Karsten said, Michael Schenker has more melodies in one song than most of the metal and rock band in a whole album. I think, he is right.
UFO would have been massive in the 80's if Michael had not had left when he did. Sadly , the band didn't know what they had until he left. The greatest shame in rock n roll.
THE GOAT🐐
Absolute brilliant analogy at the end !!!
What a natural dude. Much respect
After watching several interviews with Michael I think it's safe to say he will speak his mind not caring what people think...just like the way he plays guitar!
A Legend........One More For The Rodeo........what a song.....and all the rest of the classics.........Genius............
Yes indeed great comment the whole of Obsession is a superb stand out recording of MS at his early days top of his playing.
Look at the solo phrasing in Born To Lose.
Incredible.
Hot ‘N Ready
Cherry
The inimitable Only You Can Rock Me - went on to become a UFO staple.
One of the best Rock players ever...Love what He does 🤙🏽💥
Absolutely Michael Schenker!!! You've always brought a smile to my heart every time I hear your music and that's all that matters!!
I love Michael Schenker one of the greatest guitarists of all time,,, Bona fide Zlegend
Hands down the most genuinly honest and insanely talented guitarist. Love his German accent, still being able to get his message across. Did not know how he thought about his brother Rudolf. Sad, but lucky him that he made its own way. Great guy who I'd love to meet and chat about everything guitars in rock music.
"I created respect for the V." Wow, what a statement.
Exactly. Like Brian Tatler, KK Downing, & a number of other guitarists don't exist.
@@NinjaRunningWild are you German?
Yes but Micheal Schenker made the V cool , he’s correct if you’re honest .
Sure, MS makes the V famost.
my guitar hero, thank you for the inspiration, melody and everything in between.
Brilliant interview, great insight into his passion for music and commitment to achieve his true vocation in life.
"the person who is a musician - doesn't look for a "B" plan . . . " - had I heard those words 40 years ago, maybe my musical career would have been different - love Michael Schenker
A true innovator, artist and inspiration! No fear. Pursue music with no plan B. Hero!
Honestly, a very heart touching story. I'll always gonna love him. What an Amazing guitarist & music creater.... ✌🤘
Sad to hear so much bitterness and animosity from one of my all-time guitar heroes... Love ya Michael. I hope you find inner peace and humility, and somehow forgive and love your brother again
Rudy is toxic
to Michael why should he accept it?
@@mikegordon5920 What was toxic to Michael was his years of alcohol and drug abuse.
@@cumuluscloud3854 and despite that he never worried about money? I like his playing much as anyone else but he likes to leave out the parts of his life that aren't positive. Life journey is about the good and the bad. Whole lot of me me me. Surely there are some people to acknowledge and credit along the way.
Mr. Melody - a very pure musician.
holy smokes,,,,had to take a break at 7 and change,,,,
yep, Rock Bottom via KSAN in '74 , Winterland for Force It a year later. Yep, tried to cop those tunes, Strat and all (i know...).
A little No Heavy Petting on the side (ON With The Action or HWY Lady).
Keystone PA in '84 then The Heritage in SC '14. yep, a fan.
ha, i paid $75.00 for a HSS close out S type. Played a bunch of Schenker stuff (Fender FM 212).
cats outside of Gelbs booth then after passing, store guy trying to give me something else.
Two V's here and loved the Andy Powell nod.
Live Dates was killer along with Argus.
Rock ON!!!, Michael Schenker !!!
No wonder the love drive album sounds so good.
Like HOLIDAY and LOVE DRIVE. DAMN I loved that shit.
great album really started their A league run
That album influenced many guitar players.
Launched Scorpions outside of their native Germany.
All credit to Michael Schenker.
They left him off the album credits, when HE produced all the creativity.
Tbh, Rudolf Schenker & the rest of 1980 era Scorpions need a kick in the nuts, zero respect for Michael Schenker & his timeless guitar creativity & contributions to their success.
@@paulfitzpatrick6566 I was more influenced when I heard ULRICH ROTH SCORPIONS. THat was some deep shit. M.S. short stint sounded a little lazy compared to UFO.
The Scorps seemed to do just fine after Lonesome Crow. Matthias Jabs is one of the finest melodic metal guitarists to come out of the genre. Michael seems angry that his leaving the Scorps didn't destroy them? Almost every interview in the last 10 years has been 70% blah blah about Rudolph and Scorps. Michael's created so much unique legacy, his obsession with the Scorps is a complete 100% distraction from that legacy. When Michael, Phil Mogg and Paul Raymond were in the same room creating music, that was the most special recipe any of them ever experienced. That special recipe was completely omitted for the entirety of this interview.
So true.And what he created with UFO is worth ten times more then any Scorpions album.And im a huge Scorpions fan especially the early years but they don’t come close to the UFO classics.So that’s what Michael should be talking about( if he wants to talk about the past)And of course the first 3-4 MSG albums they are all great.
He was so pissy that he went off to live in a hotel for years & self-medicate. He seems a great guitarist, but overly full of himself & unable to accept that there's other guitarists out there & that he's not the paragon of the axe.
@@NinjaRunningWild I'm shocked that no one brings up the drugs and alcohol issues? Jabs was taken along as a back-up guitar player because the Scorpions knew Michael would go on a bender. Don't get me wrong I love Michael, but I don't like him talking bad about his brother and a great band.
Michael, it seems is acting like a childish adolescent or perhaps, he never matured past that due to drugs and alcohol...ultimately, I don't kno ..
@M2S Virtual bro the Scorps died when Michael left the band let's get real dude.
I love what he said about acoustic guitars!! My feeling's about them exactly!!
My favorite is the Walk on Water album. Pure gold. Rock on Michael 🤘🤘🤘
An absolute living legend and long time hero of mine.
That explains why the first Scorpions album is not on Spotify... The new remake of the song "In Search of the Pice of Mind" By MSG is nothing short of KILLER!!!
Michael is a TRUE rock and roll Renaissance man, and when talking bout the very top guitarists in the world, Michael definitely holds his own it that very category.
My guitarhero!
I have been a fan of Michael since 1979. I play guitar and he blew me away with his style. Bluesy yet heavy and cool. Nobody back then was doing anything like it. I still love his style and I also love the work he did on SCORPIONS LOVE DRIVE ALBUM. That album was the best SCORPIONS album to date!! The guitar tones are massive and cut like a knife through the mix. The Marshall plexi is the best amp for soloing. PERIOD!!! It is so sharp cutting and the notes bite hard and clear. You don`t hear that sound much anymore. That is a shame!!!
For the longest time, I used to buy tickets to see this guy and he didn't turn up. MSG, UFO and Uli's Rock Legends tour, all no shows. Then I went to see his Temple of Rock Tour 10 years ago and he was on stage at 8:00 pm on the dot. . . . and he was awesome.
Love his explanation of where he is coming from.
Love Schenker's writing & playing since I first saw him with UFO in 75.
(My first concert, along with Thin Lizzy & Alice Cooper)
It's interesting to know he tried out for Frumpy, a great German band, from the early 70s. I would have liked to have heard that.
Actually Dave Davies of the Kinks was the first rocker I know of to use a flying V, in 1965. That was before Hendrix used one.
He really should stop ragging on Rudolf, it makes Michael look like the jealous one. Honestly I think the Scorpions best guitar player was Uli Roth.
Too Hot to Handle is still one of my favorite solos. Well-constructed and very emotional!
Probably the greatest rock concert I ever went to around 78 and went to so many big shows. UFO was ahead of the groups with a killer keyboard player. You can make more complex tunes and sound. They were so unique back then. Big Sound
UFO & The Scorpions are equally as important in the history of Rock n’ Roll so be proud of your history. The fans know your contributions to both.
Michael was my driving force to play guitar. Absolute hero.
Same.
Never a dull moment with this guy!
But,Bro....enough with the Scorpions tirades. Starting to sound like a dry-drunk with resentment issues at an AA meeting. Well,until he starts playing! Legend...salute!
This is nothing. Back in the late 90’s he posted all his “dirty laundry” on his website. A real low point for him…