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1) UFO is a British hard rock/heavy metal band that was formed in 1969, with lead singer Phil Mogg, guitarist Mick Bolton, bassist Pete Way, and drummer Andy Parker. UFO was a transitional band between the rock of Led Zeppelin and the metal to come in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Their early releases are commonly referred to as “space rock” with obvious influence from the 60s rock scene.
In 1973 the band recruited an 18 year old Michael Schenker from the band Scorpions. This marked a departure from their space rock sound to a more hard edged and bluesy rock sound. They released a string of critically acclaimed rock albums in the 70s that gained them a following in America and made them stars in the UK. Around the time of the 1978 release of Obsession, tensions between Schenker and Mogg were mounting. UFO arguably reached their peak at this time. In 1978 they toured extensively and recorded material for the double live album Strangers in the Night which was released in 1979. This album is considered by many fans and critics to be one of the best live rock albums ever produced. Immediately after the Strangers in the Night tour Michael Schenker left the band.
After this period UFO’s popularity began to decline as they continue to release material. In 1988 they disbanded due to lackluster sales, decline in popularity, and their inability to (or perhaps refusal to) capitalize on the popularity of the glam rock movement. But the hiatus was short lived.
1) UFO is a British hard rock/heavy metal band that was formed in 1969, with lead singer Phil Mogg, guitarist Mick Bolton, bassist Pete Way, and drummer Andy Parker. UFO was a transitional band between the rock of Led Zeppelin and the metal to come in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Their early releases are commonly referred to as “space rock” with obvious influence from the 60s rock scene.
In 1973 the band recruited an 18 year old Michael Schenker from the band Scorpions. This marked a departure from their space rock sound to a more hard edged and bluesy rock sound. They released a string of critically acclaimed rock albums in the 70s that gained them a following in America and made them stars in the UK. Around the time of the 1978 release of Obsession, tensions between Schenker and Mogg were mounting. UFO arguably reached their peak at this time. In 1978 they toured extensively and recorded material for the double live album Strangers in the Night which was released in 1979. This album is considered by many fans and critics to be one of the best live rock albums ever produced. Immediately after the Strangers in the Night tour Michael Schenker left the band.
After this period UFO’s popularity began to decline as they continue to release material. In 1988 they disbanded due to lackluster sales, decline in popularity, and their inability to (or perhaps refusal to) capitalize on the popularity of the glam rock movement. But the hiatus was short lived.
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FinckBh wrote:
Oh my, how the times have changed ♫
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tiagohardrock wrote:
Only You Can Rock Me ♫
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JLucasACDC wrote:
fica na tua tiago... ninguem ouve ufo mais q eu aki... entao doctor doctor >>>>>>> all
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Speedmetal80s wrote:
Lights out! :)
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gabrielcavaresi wrote:
tiago stfu cara fala demais fera
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robsonyoroku wrote:
calabocaindia kkk que nick comedia
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tiagohardrock wrote:
kkkkkkkkkkkk, sim.. UFO é a 3º banda que mais ouço.. doctor doctor é enjoativa... Back into My Life>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Doctor Doctor
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calabocaindia wrote:
Thiago deve ter pegado raiva de Doctor Doctor hahahaha
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TheJudasMaster wrote:
lolno v
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tiagohardrock wrote:
Let It Roll>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Doctor Doctor
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Paul-izzle wrote:
UFO 1 & 2 and the Live in Japan album
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Rock bottom rock bottom rock bottoooommmmm
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tiagohardrock wrote:
UFO = foda ...Doctor Doctor = chata
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KingsAndQueen wrote:
Why did I overlook this band? They're really good :O
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xIRhysIx wrote:
What album should i listen to before seeing them live? i have only listened to Lights Out
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Nololob wrote:
First album UFO 1 - mind-blowing!
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FinckBh wrote:
Lights Out>>>>>>>>>>Doctor Doctor
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JLucasACDC wrote:
doctor doctor >>>>>>>>>>> all [2] nao chora tiago
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rotzenkotzen wrote:
flying is the best <3
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