UFO especially with Michael Schenker (without taking anything away from the other members, all very good) were a great band that knew how to compose unforgettable songs. He combined sublime melodies with remarkable grit. In Italy they were completely snubbed at the time. Blessed are you English people who had the honor of seeing them live. Greetings from Italy
UFO with Michael Schenker is the best band I've ever seen live, and I've seen a lot of great ones. But no one was better than Schenker, Mogg, Way, Raymond and Parker, when those 5 took the stage it was amazing.
UFO is the best band ever.I seen them twice in Toronto at massey hall&r&r heaven.Come back to Toronto,I'ts been too too long .We love you here. SO PLEASE!!!! COME BACK.... STRATCAT.P.S.I finally got"strangers in the night" on cd,Ihave it on vinyl,I have every album and cd.Thankyou for all the music&concerts. Nothing comes close to UFO..THANX.STRATCAT101
Most music "fans" that I have talked to have little knowledge of music or the construction of music, they fall into on of two camps. 1) flavor of the moment. Or 2) I heard it was good.
As a Schenker fan, this is incredibly annoying: arguing over which guitarist is fastest or who did what first. Schenker is about beauty, taste, style, and grace. Speed is totally inconsequential to creativity and expression, which believe it or not is what music is actually about. A truly great guitarist is someone (like Schenker) who's playing is exactly what he feels. You can't really judge music at this level, or say that someones emotions are better than someone else's emotions. It's not a competition. Grow up.
no one played melodic hard rock guitar any better than michael schenker, ever. the accolades are all deserved. he had it all...speed, style, grace, and the genius to make incredible melodies in the midst of all that tightly controlled fury.
Met michael schenker at a radio station in jacksonville, fl. Back in the early 90's. This guy was so cool, when i shook his hand and looked into his eyes i knew i was looking into the soul of a musical genius.
Favorite band ever! Listening to and finding kick ass rock-N-roll didn't come easy when UFO hit the air in the States back in the early 70's Back then , just like today the radio was cluttered with mostly bullshit ! No RUclips, just the BoobTube. The only way you could get a crack at the good shit was to stay up way past your bedtime (I was only about 12 when this came out), sneak into the tv room and flip on Kirchners Rock Concert or Midnight Special Then hope you could find the album
I bought ufo force in summer 1975 with out ever hearing them play I was not disapointed still one of my favorite albums much better than any thing from the eagles this is music at its best!!!
Schenker and Roth are worlds apart from Slash,DiMartini,Perry, and Iommi. Its not even close for me. But thats just me. And yes I have heard all of their work. Schenker from 72-84 and Roth's work with the Scorps is some of the best ever.
Uli Jon Roth not as fast as Schenker? Hmm I'd have to disagree. It doesn't matter. Schenker and Roth are my 2 favorite guitar players all time. Have been listening to them for over 25 years now. I'm the biggest fan of both of them. They are the 2 best at what they do. Melodic hard rock with style. Both excel at melody,phrasing,tone,vibrato,speed, with a the ability to write great great songs/solo's that are fresh and not sounding repetitive. The best 2 hard rock lead guitarist ever. Peace.
a strong case can be made that UFO at their peak were the best rock band to see live ever, and even though that's a strong statement, I think it can be made. Here are some others that were this good live: J. Geils Band UFO King Crimson Can u name any other bands this good live? I can't. I can think of a lot of great live bands, but no lone else was this good.
Michael Schenker and Uli Jon Roth are on my top list of best guitar players like Satriani,Blackmore,George Lynch,Vai,Gilbert,Van Halen,Jason Becker,(early) Malmsteen,Randy Rhoads,Nuno Bettencourt,Vinnie Moore,Gary Moore,John Norum,Steve Howe,Steve Lukather,Eric Johnson,and so many others....
I saw UFO just after Schenker had left and was so disappointed and felt cheated that Paul Chapman was playing guitar instead of Schenker. This shows me what I could have witnessed.
My friends at the time in 1977 (Lee and Tank) used to debate fiercely whether Chapman could replace Schenker in UFO, as he did on the 'No place to run' album. My friends tried to convince me, but honestly, once I had seen Schenker play with the band on the Obsessions tour, I was a lifelong fan of the group only at this point in their evolution - they never really got any better.
has anyone heard ufo In session & live in concert.bbc archive series 74 to 77,with michael Schenker? It's a fantastic cd.IF you havent get it you will love it.
I agree with ya MeanrBeanr. Ufo/thinlizzy/rainbow Scorpions w/ uli, and many more didnt get shit 4 airplay. Im very lucky to have grown up in that period of music, those were the days man. Carving empty pools in the 70s with my skateboard buddies, cranking ufo in da pool. What a ride! peace
Tasty and powerful Michael Schenker - what a guitar GOD. One of my favorite songs/leads by the master. Thanks so much for posting. Is this off a dvd collection?
Many won't argue that UFO is the most underrated hard rock band ever..and that's ok, in a selfish way. Back in mid/late 70's while many were still listening to KISS (after "Destroyer", their last decent effort), others were paying attention to UFO, Budgie, Motorhead, B. Scott/AC-DC, JP and other "obscure"-at the time- bands. They had little to no radio airplay, no MTV, few rock mags like Circus and Creem to get exposure and Midnight Special...but we certainly had the BESTconcerts. \m/
Unfortunately Michael Schenker hasn't been with UFO in the past couple of years, but it's basically the classic lineup aside from him. Phil Mogg on vox, Pete Way on Bass, Paul Raymond on keys and guitar, drummer Andy Parker, with VINNIE MOORE now on guitar. I hope to catch em at the New Jersey date
I love UFO and the Stones maybe more than anyone on the planet. You can't compare the 2. Two different types of music really. The only thing they have in common is the blues base from which they work.UFO more hard rock-Stones more blues
Uli and Schenker......ya, both great guitar players. But the best ever? I won't say that they are not but I can think of at least a dozen guitaists that I equally admire...... Warren DiMartini, Randy Rhoads, Jimmy Page, Adam Jones, Joe Perry, Slash, van Halen early works, Tonni Iommi, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Marino, Ted Nugent.... Or bands...TheEagles, Lynard Skynard, Judas Priest, Scorpions, LA Guns, Suicidal Tendencies, Allman Brothers,... Remember Lou Reeds live version of Sweet Jane? Sweet!
All great choices. I would put Mahoghany-Rush,Thin Lizzy, Rainbow in there too. All great live bands. Good call on King Crimson. They were out of this world.
I'm not arguing any of that. I love UFO. I just think that saying they invented it and everyone else is rip offs is a bit ridiculous. Yes, Michael Schenker was a big influence on a lot of guitar players, but I really don't think that Van Halen ripped them off
Schenker is a German & Van Halen is of German decent & I would think Eddie listened to Michael a little bit although Eddie has said that Jimmy Page was his biggest influence
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Tons of Lead Singers owe their ARSES to Phil Mogg. He is such a raw singer and performer. Underrated! LONG LIVE THE UFO.
UFO especially with Michael Schenker (without taking anything away from the other members, all very good) were a great band that knew how to compose unforgettable songs. He combined sublime melodies with remarkable grit. In Italy they were completely snubbed at the time. Blessed are you English people who had the honor of seeing them live. Greetings from Italy
The most underrated in history.
UFO with Michael Schenker is the best band I've ever seen live, and I've seen a lot of great ones. But no one was better than Schenker, Mogg, Way, Raymond and Parker, when those 5 took the stage it was amazing.
yes
I completely agree with you
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UFO is the best band ever.I seen them twice in Toronto at massey hall&r&r heaven.Come back to Toronto,I'ts been too too long .We love you here. SO PLEASE!!!! COME BACK.... STRATCAT.P.S.I finally got"strangers in the night" on cd,Ihave it on vinyl,I have every album and cd.Thankyou for all the music&concerts. Nothing comes close to UFO..THANX.STRATCAT101
Michael Schenker is still the LAW when it comes to guitar players.
UFO rocks unlike any other. Grinding, melodic, cerebral rock-n-roll. Thanks gentlemen.
All the players in UFO are underrated, between Uriah Heep and UFO you couldn't ask for more underrated musicians.
Most music "fans" that I have talked to have little knowledge of music or the construction of music, they fall into on of two camps. 1) flavor of the moment. Or 2) I heard it was good.
Schenker did alot of great guitar work for a kid!!! He was a teenager when he was in UFO!!!
Pete Way was the coolest bass player to ever live! Michael Schenker is the best!
As a Schenker fan, this is incredibly annoying: arguing over which guitarist is fastest or who did what first. Schenker is about beauty, taste, style, and grace. Speed is totally inconsequential to creativity and expression, which believe it or not is what music is actually about. A truly great guitarist is someone (like Schenker) who's playing is exactly what he feels. You can't really judge music at this level, or say that someones emotions are better than someone else's emotions. It's not a competition. Grow up.
Dominic Manzo agree
Perfectly said
wish I had said that
But all the top guys are recognisable instantly. All great but all individuals. MS has his hallmark.
schenker in the night
no one played melodic hard rock guitar any better than michael schenker, ever. the accolades are all deserved. he had it all...speed, style, grace, and the genius to make incredible melodies in the midst of all that tightly controlled fury.
This is flippin kick ass great song the guitar solo has so much feeling I love UFO ........
emotion huh
UFO, the greatest band ever!!!
RIP Paul Raymond. The unsung hero of UFO.
one of best songs of ufo,and one of best solo ever played
Met michael schenker at a radio station in jacksonville, fl. Back in the early 90's. This guy was so cool, when i shook his hand and looked into his eyes i knew i was looking into the soul of a musical genius.
nice
Favorite band ever!
Listening to and finding kick ass rock-N-roll didn't come easy when UFO hit the air in the States back in the early 70's
Back then , just like today the radio was cluttered with mostly bullshit !
No RUclips, just the BoobTube.
The only way you could get a crack at the good shit was to stay up way past your bedtime (I was only about 12 when this came out), sneak into the tv room and flip on Kirchners Rock Concert or Midnight Special
Then hope you could find the album
I bought ufo force in summer 1975 with out ever hearing them play I was not disapointed still one of my favorite albums much better than any thing from the eagles this is music at its best!!!
Simply the BEST!!!
My all time favorite song from the best album "force it".
i like this kids
I thought Michael was cutting edge in the 70's (he still is), a fresh melodic style, there are some all time classic melodies on UFO records ...
This solo is responsible for getting me into the Great Schenker!!
I plug in the ear buds and crank this song full blast....neighbours can't believe how fast I can get the lawn cut...
Lmao
UFO = Great band the guitar solo in this song is amazingly emotional and just plain BADASS
Schenker and Roth are worlds apart from Slash,DiMartini,Perry, and Iommi. Its not even close for me. But thats just me. And yes I have heard all of their work.
Schenker from 72-84 and Roth's work with the Scorps is some of the best ever.
I bought the cassette tape "Force it" at the ship's store aboard the destroyer I was on in 1976
I agree. It's what you say not how fast you say it
Uli Jon Roth not as fast as Schenker? Hmm
I'd have to disagree. It doesn't matter. Schenker and Roth are my 2 favorite guitar players all time. Have been listening to them for over 25 years now. I'm the biggest fan of both of them.
They are the 2 best at what they do. Melodic hard rock with style. Both excel at melody,phrasing,tone,vibrato,speed, with a the ability to write great great songs/solo's that are fresh and not sounding repetitive. The best 2 hard rock lead guitarist ever. Peace.
The 1st song of ufo that i heard, i have been a big fan since
during this time in rock schenker was the fastest at guitar i dont know any others who had his speed at that time
Kick ass video, UFO's material from this time
period are second to none! Schenkers the best!
Michael Schenker, a guitar hero!
Самое ЛУЧШЕЕ и самое КРАСИВОЕ , самое ЯРКОЕ рок- соло всех времен и народов! 💪💪💪 Шенкер 💪💪💪!!!
59 Gibson V's are thicker and much heavier than the ones the make today. They do make you work a little more.
Schenker is a maestro.
a strong case can be made that UFO at their peak were the best rock band to see live ever, and even though that's a strong statement, I think it can be made. Here are some others that were this good live:
J. Geils Band
UFO
King Crimson
Can u name any other bands this good live? I can't. I can think of a lot of great live bands, but no lone else was this good.
Rush
I've always thought this song and a few other UFO songs sounded like Iron Maiden. Underrated Band. LONG LIVE THE UFO!
Best solo ever!
Michael Schenker and Uli Jon Roth are on my top list of best guitar players like Satriani,Blackmore,George Lynch,Vai,Gilbert,Van Halen,Jason Becker,(early) Malmsteen,Randy Rhoads,Nuno Bettencourt,Vinnie Moore,Gary Moore,John Norum,Steve Howe,Steve Lukather,Eric Johnson,and so many others....
I saw UFO just after Schenker had left and was so disappointed and felt cheated that Paul Chapman was playing guitar instead of Schenker. This shows me what I could have witnessed.
Melodic as hell hard rock.
God I love this shit.
BTW Force It is THE album for UFO.
And yes the live capper Strangers.
man what a fluid vibrato technique...good to finally see it in action..players will notice what i'm seeing. unbelieveably hard to master this.
Only Schenker could come up with an interlude like that
If you people like this song you should obtain Force It. An amazing album.
absolutely excellent
Thank you
My friends at the time in 1977 (Lee and Tank) used to debate fiercely whether Chapman could replace Schenker in UFO, as he did on the 'No place to run' album. My friends tried to convince me, but honestly, once I had seen Schenker play with the band on the Obsessions tour, I was a lifelong fan of the group only at this point in their evolution - they never really got any better.
has anyone heard ufo In session & live in concert.bbc archive series 74 to 77,with michael Schenker? It's a fantastic cd.IF you havent get it you will love it.
This is a real gem. Thanks.
I agree with ya MeanrBeanr. Ufo/thinlizzy/rainbow
Scorpions w/ uli, and many more didnt get shit 4 airplay. Im very lucky to have grown up in that period of music, those were the days man. Carving empty pools in the 70s with my skateboard buddies, cranking ufo in da pool. What a ride! peace
Tasty and powerful Michael Schenker - what a guitar GOD. One of my favorite songs/leads by the master. Thanks so much for posting. Is this off a dvd collection?
he says when hes on stage, hes in another World! you can see it right here.
Master guitar player. Top 3 all time for me.
Lagrimas de nostalgia como el pasado se fue en todo sobre todo en la musica , hoy puro ruido y basura comercial
Many won't argue that UFO is the most underrated hard rock band ever..and that's ok, in a selfish way.
Back in mid/late 70's while many were still listening to KISS (after "Destroyer", their last decent effort), others were paying attention to UFO, Budgie, Motorhead, B. Scott/AC-DC, JP and other "obscure"-at the time- bands.
They had little to no radio airplay, no MTV, few rock mags like Circus and Creem to get exposure and Midnight Special...but we certainly had the BESTconcerts. \m/
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Schenker is unbelievable.Way underrated,imo.
I saw Michael Schenker a few months ago in San Antonio. He opened for WASP.
Niesamowita gitara Michaela Schenkera
my favorite ufo !!!
So sorry you've never been to an actual concert. Watched UFO open for Rush '78. Sucks to be old but that aint Spinal Tap.
Hell yeah! Schenker's my main man--
this is pinnacle -WOW!!!! is right!
Not even Clapton has this tone and phrasing.
Man Michael Schenker is super dope.
Schenker is the David Gilmour of Hard Rock!
Unfortunately Michael Schenker hasn't been with UFO in the past couple of years, but it's basically the classic lineup aside from him. Phil Mogg on vox, Pete Way on Bass, Paul Raymond on keys and guitar, drummer Andy Parker, with VINNIE MOORE now on guitar. I hope to catch em at the New Jersey date
Gotta agree. I stumbled onto UFO in the mid 70`s in Australia on some music program and have been with them ever since. Now it`s Metallica..........
Shenker is apsoluty awesome
Rock and Roll 101 people...Awesome!
I was talking about in the 70's. In their prime.
Sounds like this was Micheal's prototype for "Into The Area".
Schenker is one of the fucken best guitarist in the world i dont know why he doesnt get credited though.
i agree but why swear
yeah ,i seen them in72 with my brother
I love UFO and the Stones maybe more than anyone on the planet. You can't compare the 2. Two different types of music really. The only thing they have in common is the blues base from which they work.UFO more hard rock-Stones more blues
Smoothest gunslinger in the West
wildvikes1 has a point or two. Soecially Blackmoore, I noticed alot of Blackmoore live concerts.
Hey guys, Louie Bellson was playing double bass in the 40's.
Uli and Schenker......ya, both great guitar players. But the best ever? I won't say that they are not but I can think of at least a dozen guitaists that I equally admire...... Warren DiMartini, Randy Rhoads, Jimmy Page, Adam Jones, Joe Perry, Slash, van Halen early works, Tonni Iommi, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Marino, Ted Nugent....
Or bands...TheEagles, Lynard Skynard, Judas Priest, Scorpions, LA Guns, Suicidal Tendencies, Allman Brothers,...
Remember Lou Reeds live version of Sweet Jane? Sweet!
right on dude.
O wow I see that!!!
Schenker is the David Gilmour of hard rock!!
All great choices. I would put Mahoghany-Rush,Thin Lizzy, Rainbow in there too. All great live bands. Good call on King Crimson. They were out of this world.
Fck Yes! .man they were good.
Damn Right.
I'm not arguing any of that. I love UFO. I just think that saying they invented it and everyone else is rip offs is a bit ridiculous. Yes, Michael Schenker was a big influence on a lot of guitar players, but I really don't think that Van Halen ripped them off
Tasty solo!!
You gotta add thin lizzy as well. Rainbow,ufo,thin lizzy by far the the top three.....peace
Schenker is a German & Van Halen is of German decent & I would think Eddie listened to Michael a little bit although Eddie has said that Jimmy Page was his biggest influence
UFO...Eddie Trunk approved!
Супер!
Shankar is in the top 5 all time with Page , Frank Marino , Richie Blackmore and a couple others , Maybe Eddie Van H
its Schenker and Frank and Jimmy arent even close to him
No but they wrote one called, "Let it Roll Down the Highway". I just didnt type all of it in.
Hey look! It's God disguised as Michael Schenker!
@ironfistist Yep, pete way was a huge to harris's style, both image and playing :
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Ginger Baker was using double bass in the 60's ...
you forgot on with the action. it's the sickest song on that album.
Steve Harris no seria nada sin Pete Way, sin duda este bajista trajo muchos cambios en la forma de usar el bajo. Salu2
Always think it looks odd seeing him stood on the left of the stage. More used to him on the right.
@zman1974 YES THEY DO!
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