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The Michael Schenker Group (M.S.G.) is a hard rock band formed in 1979 by the former Scorpions and UFO guitarist Michael Schenker.
It is characterized by modern-sounding hard rock with many extended solo periods in songs allowing Schenker to exhibit his talent. Schenker is a German guitarist, famous for his half-black, half-white Gibson Flying V guitar.
1980 to 1981
The MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP is centred around the extreme guitar talents of ex-UFO and SCORPIONS guitarist MICHAEL SCHENKER, born in Sarstedt on January 10th 1955. The German axeman is renowned for his fluid, melodic and distinctive of playing as well as his trademark black and white Gibson flying V guitar. Unfortunately, this musical genius is tempered with a reputation for disappearing acts mid tour (this having happened during spells with UFO on numerous occasions) and various mood swings attributed to substance abuse and the wayward character of genius.
Having walked out on UFO where, unarguably, Schenker had made his name, an abortive attempt at a band with the MONTROSE rhythm section of drummer Denny Carmassi and bassist Bill Church led to nothing. Schenker was also invited to audition for AEROSMITH to fill Joe Perry’s shoes but one studio meeting between the two parties was as far as that proposed union got.
It is characterized by modern-sounding hard rock with many extended solo periods in songs allowing Schenker to exhibit his talent. Schenker is a German guitarist, famous for his half-black, half-white Gibson Flying V guitar.
1980 to 1981
The MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP is centred around the extreme guitar talents of ex-UFO and SCORPIONS guitarist MICHAEL SCHENKER, born in Sarstedt on January 10th 1955. The German axeman is renowned for his fluid, melodic and distinctive of playing as well as his trademark black and white Gibson flying V guitar. Unfortunately, this musical genius is tempered with a reputation for disappearing acts mid tour (this having happened during spells with UFO on numerous occasions) and various mood swings attributed to substance abuse and the wayward character of genius.
Having walked out on UFO where, unarguably, Schenker had made his name, an abortive attempt at a band with the MONTROSE rhythm section of drummer Denny Carmassi and bassist Bill Church led to nothing. Schenker was also invited to audition for AEROSMITH to fill Joe Perry’s shoes but one studio meeting between the two parties was as far as that proposed union got.
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Speedmetal80s wrote:
Schenker is my favorite guitarist, MSG is awesome too!
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Oslojed wrote:
Перфекто!!)
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Stone_cold_crzy wrote:
AWESOME BAND!!!!!
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OmarCandelas wrote:
Attack Of The Mad Axeman = Eargasm.
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noahtrax wrote:
farfrom his best
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noahtrax wrote:
farfrom his best
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nachtschichtler wrote:
Feines Teil !
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MikeySchenker wrote:
Hm, most of the time it seem to be like that indeed. Haven't heard the album yet, bit curious though... so I will will give the album a shot for sure. Just hoping myself that he will find a suitable singer even more, one who has got a bit more power and control over his voice.
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MusicMagic77 wrote:
The new compilation album "By Invitation Only" >> It's the end when an artist starts to play covers. (The whole album contains cover songs.) It means he run out of self ideas. I'm very sorry for it.
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nicktedds wrote:
Pics from this year's High Voltage Festival now @ http://www.last.fm/festival/1766980+High+Voltage+Festival/images
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jaidersilva wrote:
One of the history's best guitarists ever.
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MikeySchenker wrote:
Such a pitty hat people are not listening to album like "Written in the Sand" and "Be Aware of Scorpions"... just to the older stuff (and even McAuley)...
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JLucasACDC wrote:
GOD!!!! My favorite guitarrist \o/
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DeValanten wrote:
Killer musician!!! So great songs!!!
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rockeric wrote:
Captain Nemo *-*
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MikeySchenker wrote:
V I second that. The McAuley stuff is shortened as MSG, but it is not the Michael Schenker Group. Sloppy work...
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mweave5707 wrote:
Please remove the McAuley stuff off here. 1st two albums and live at Budokan never off the decks when they came out. Maybe not the most brilliant giutarist going but certainly one of my favourites.
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Steban14 wrote:
The new live album from Tokyo is amazing!
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MikeySchenker wrote:
Yep, 100% a fact...
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VanHalenFreakZ wrote:
Save Yourself is a McAuley Schenker Group album, not a Michael schenker Group album, along with any other McAuley Schenker Group albums listed under here, get your tags right people.
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Michael Schenker Group
Gagarin 205, Athens, Greece
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