MATT'S GUITAR SHOP | MICHAEL SCHENKER INTERVIEW

We were honoured today to have the legend Michael Schenker visiting us at Matt’s Guitar Shop with his iconic V ! Check the video out to see Michael’s visit !
Video by @matninatstudio
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[@1Daddoz1]

Michael Schenker is a living legend. I was very fortunate to meet UFO when the “Force It” album came out. I brought my album to a show and all the members of UFO signed it. Phil Mogg, Michael Schenker, Pete Way, and Andy Parker, It is one of my most prized possessions.

[@rogeriomelo8244]

Nossa você é um homem de muita sorte parabéns

[@gje1475]

A legend indeed. My favorite all time guitarist. I had the surprise chance meeting with him at a bar the same night I saw him live once. Drank 3or 4 beers with him and Robin McAuley. Chatted music for bout an hour.

[@superfly19751]

An absolute Legend of rock music. Many famous metal guitarists of the 80s and 90s have very high regards for this Man. He seems to have overcame his trouble past and is looking better with age. Congratulations on a great career MS!

[@OFR]

His attitude and outlook is SO positive now. He's very healthy and happier than ever in these last years. Somehow, he's found it, peace and understanding in where he belongs in the world. I wish we all had that!

[@JamesMoore-un3cu]

Saw Michael Schenker Fest live in 2019... never seen a happier guitar god... and WHAT a player he is! At his age, to play 2.5 to 3 hours is a feat in and of itself. And I agree with another poster that he blew off Jimi Hendrix's guitar.. not interested in the past and/or any of the memorabilia... He just loves what he does and he is more of an innovator than anything else. His work on the Strangers in the Night album alone was stunning.... ROCK ON MICHAEL!

[@thomashansson848]

Hugely influential guitarist with an instantly recognizable style.

[@johnnyvokuhila4398]

No.

[@izzimichaels2892]

@@johnnyvokuhila4398 yes

[@marune1975]

@@johnnyvokuhila4398 yes

[@joedonaldson9695]

@@johnnyvokuhila4398 your mom!

[@drtone]

@@johnnyvokuhila4398 lol

[@davidmccain7662]

Incredibly talented guitarist who was never interested in being famous, just being as one with the music. Someone once referred to Michael as " mercurial ".........and I'd say they were spot on.

[@emersonlangstaff1527]

Saw UFO several times in their prime and Michael's guitar was so powerful and unique. A GOAT of the 70's rock Gods, for sure. UFO is underrated in my opinion. Phil Moog was a very good front man, too.

[@darylhickman7793]

Not a patch on his predecessor, Phil Mogg...

[@emersonlangstaff1527]

@@darylhickman7793 Huh? Not a patch? Explain...

[@1Phepsi]

@@emersonlangstaff1527 It's sarcasm, because you misspelled Mogg, as Moog.

[@JLDB1987]

@@1Phepsi oh, lol

[@philfyphil]

LOL, I preferred Phil Moog’s son, Phil Mini Moog.

[@philfyphil]

What a legend.

[@markr.devereux2713]

One of the greats if not the greatest melodic masters of metal in my lifetime. His work with UFO belongs in vaults of rock history so a thousand years from now it can be examined and admired by future societies

[@mikenealon4042]

amen

[@superfly19751]

Obsession has a place in rock history

[@1Phepsi]

Strangers In The Night

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

I remember back in the early 80s when the big three were EVH, Randy Rhoads and Michael Schenker .

[@1Phepsi]

@@TheHumbuckerboy Randy Rhoads was a big fan of Michael's, and was influenced by him, as was EVH, although in later years he wouldn't admit much about being influenced by anyone. lol

[@sableann4255]

Just saw him a couple nights ago. This man is amazing talent. He's gotten better like fine Wine.

[@DanielRamirez-li6zc]

M.S. is, in my opinion, the most underated axe handler in modern rock n roll.. He's one of my top five hands down..( I'm 65) Let's keep on rocking Michael Schenker .. ✌💖 to all

[@izzimichaels2892]

im just a few years younger than you, and schenker is my top # 1, number two, is way way behind him.

[@lifeisnice23]

Underrated or better overlooked by the masses taste that has always been driven by money and the TV mainstream sh#it, not by musicians or the hard-core rock community. Everybody there knows who guitar God Michael Schenker is!

[@DanielRamirez-li6zc]

@@lifeisnice23 Rock on BrotherMan..🎸

[@sean1121970]

@@DanielRamirez-li6zc Cool sister cousin uncle!🤣

[@bobl5481]

Other 4?

[@qrawler1245]

Dude is 64! Looks so rockstar, and, better now than he did 20 years ago. UFO

[@martymartin2894]

I don't agree he is terribly frail and thin.

[@dannymcmince]

@@martymartin2894 Maybe, looks fresh enough for what he went through!

[@attilathehun0]

QRAWLER Holy Shit looking at him hearing him mind boggling.

[@geckobaldy]

Haha "Cassette recorder"!! So I'm not the only one!

[@lifeisnice23]

He looks fantastic!

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

Mike inspired so many guitar players from the 80's-90's. All of them really.

[@Dave-zy6de]

Saw him in Tampa Florida great show. I drove from Louisiana to go to his show. Been a UFO fan since the 70's.

[@FEARnone-ev7qg]

so jealous of you. i live in clearwater and wish i would have seen him back in day.

[@Dave-zy6de]

@@FEARnone-ev7qg Hey see you fly model airplanes I do too but I fly 60 ft control lines. We have something in common besides UFO.

[@joedonaldson9695]

wanna cookie?

[@USAAMERICAFUCKYEAH77]

What a dick just wow 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@michaelcardena5972]

What a cool guy with a great attitude.

[@gunner2586]

Very first concert ever was UFO and Triumph...always a huge Schenker fan.

[@morganash88]

Icon, Genius, Legend - All these words apply.

[@timpenfield5]

U said it all, LOVE MS, PURE ARTIST+GENIUS

[@jimaubrey498]

100 %truth

[@hwmbo727]

Michael is such a happy, positive person! Living la vida rocka! What an inspiration to all of us. \m/

[@edgard-rosacedric4495]

One of my favorite guitar’s heroes. 🤘🏻🎸

[@petebrown3715]

Saw him twice in the last 2 years on the Michael Schenker Fest tours in Chicago. First time since the early 80's. He looks great and is playing really well.

[@kidlargo1]

I saw him and Uli in NYC in 04 and I just saw Uli in KY and Michael in Indy last Feb. Killer shows. Then Rona hit just after I caught Alice Cooper and haven't had a show since.

[@lifeisnice23]

Guitars are just tools, Michael never idolized them or collected them and during his Gibson years he had no more than a couple of Flying V to be played , period. He's truly the real deal, he doesn't care about any super advanced equipment, he needs just an amplifier and a wah pedal, the magic has always been in his hands.

[@kendallpeters6451]

He makes it look so easy 😂😂 I’d be happy to have a tenth of his gift.🤔👍👍❤️🎸✌️☘️

[@DanielRamirez-li6zc]

Freya2021 THAT SENTIMENT NEVER CROSSED MY MIND.. Fuckin-A well said!! 🤙

[@talalzahid2241]

I just wanna see your blood

[@wayguitar69]

Amen brother

[@talalzahid2241]

@@wayguitar69 Ramen

[@meenzergunsenum3229]

Funny hearing his Hannover slang still shine through even in another language ;-). And good to hear his riffing is still tight.

[@jackpeterson7008]

It makes me smile to see him happy and healthy. Rock on Michael - you and Buck are my all time fav guitar players.

[@j.reveille6815]

Me too...and Buckonce played thru my gear Iin My living room. shredding thru hru the hits and just wailing almost full volume away lovng my guitar rig. About 1995. It was insane and it happened.

[@nimitz1739]

He gave zero shits about seeing Hendrix’s guitar. Hahaha!

[@nimitz1739]

@@mrfairact8662 I don’t know, collectors spend a lot of money on guitars like that. So its got to have Providence to back up the sell. Jimi had a lot of strats and the 70s wasn’t that long ago to have good providence. So a lot of them are really out there.

[@boatingforbeginners7949]

One of the true greats in my opinion, He's had his ups & downs, but he's been true to his beliefs and against all odds too, He just lives for guitar playing period and a great inspiration to us all and has never stopped Rockin his socks off. Respect!

[@FeelingShred]

Against all odds indeed. Quite a journey this guy had.

[@victormashatt2521]

Sounds good, feels good. True technique of a true musician.

[@timothyweesner6286]

He’s so unassuming on how big an influence he is to so many players! Got to love guy!!!

[@MarcBenham]

This is a very nice video with one of my old time guitar hero ! Great to see him playing and still inspired in his old age.He also come across as a nice man.

[@Living4JC]

very cool - Michael is so laid back love it

[@bigdavekilbride9972]

Michael schenker is a genius on guitar.

[@BluW13]

Awesome Matt. Michael Schenker is my guitar hero since 1974.

[@jamiej.tilleyphotographyar5177]

Schenker and Rhoads were my top inspirations back in the day. I can’t play like either one of them, but there you go... Great to see him still going!

[@diabel1969]

if what i've read is correct, he was Rhoads inspiration as well..

[@jamiej.tilleyphotographyar5177]

diabel1969 I read that as well. If only more of it rubbed off on me!

[@Contato1001]

@@diabel1969 It is totally correct, Rhoads exact words on Guitar Player magazine were "I like MS playing a lot"

[@superfly19751]

@@diabel1969 He’s was one of Rhoads’ favorites. Rhoads were very into melodic rock but never had any so called idols. He had his favorite and Michael was one of them along with Blackmore, Lesly Wes, Glen Buxton, and some few others. Made sense bc He was really into classical guitar

[@1Phepsi]

@@superfly19751 Rhoads called Michael the Mozart of rock guitar.

[@mywaveinwoodswoodperfumes]

i learnt a lot from Michael’s technique, specially his aggressive string bending is amazing

[@motormikem524]

Rock on Michael... You are awesome! 🤘

[@squicker]

One of the best interviews I've seen with Michael.

[@Zone9Rock]

Super excellent interview of a true legend who plays from the heart and soul!! Thank you!

[@BoogyWoogyCreep]

All the years he's been playing and I finally caught his show at the Whisky in 2018. Great player and awesome show!

[@mikatamm]

Damn, Michael is just an amazing person and musician. Respect!

[@operasinger2126]

Schenker with UFO the best! Had no idea Ted McKenna passed. His drums on the Assault Attack album was exceptional.

[@sydbarrett4613]

Solid drummer. Was great with Sensational Alex Harvey band and Rory Gallagher prior to MSG.

[@izzimichaels2892]

paul raymond also passed

[@bricefiquemo8610]

@@izzimichaels2892 Pretty recently. He played in Savoy Brown before MSG. Good musician and very cool with the fans, he signed me quite a lot of vinyl stuff

[@izzimichaels2892]

@@bricefiquemo8610 for sure, Brice. I hd the pleasure a few times too, very friendly guy, and an essential member of the ufo i came to love.

[@joedonaldson9695]

@@bricefiquemo8610 wow! you are swell!

[@TheProcessflex]

I am learning him again, 20 years after i started guitar to have his career

[@philmanning2549]

such a nice guy michael is,hes an amazing guitarist.

[@MrMustard2U]

Wish this Great interview was longer, with lots more of Michael Playing the Strings... Do you guys have more you can post...? KEEP ON ROCKiN MICHAEL SCHENKER...

[@sandbiker]

Excellent piece, might be the best Michael Schenker interview I've seen.

[@stuartmerino7687]

just incredible! This is why he is so great

[@metrichotrods1763]

Dropping Jon Lords name on the keyboard amp was priceless

[@Bigirondoug]

One of the GREATS, Love Michael.

[@rjstamm1038]

instantly recognizable style, original and his vibrato is amazing.

[@Botanikkubesu]

Amazing! Thanks for the upload !!!!

[@JuniorSamplesUndead]

Funny! The shop owner is like "You gotta see Hendrix's guitar! And Mike is, "Meh, whatever."

[@Seraphiqueband]

I thought his reaction was quite polite.

[@classicartfoundation639]

He's so together, good to see, what a great guy

[@sallycustom]

MS is a piece of history.... 👍

[@stormbringercoming8105]

… and a piece of the present also!

[@AudiophileTubes]

LEGEND! One of the all time best rock guitarists! Just listen to his emotive, bluesy heavy guitar work on that first solo MSG release... i've never heard anything like it! Sometimes brings me to tears!

[@stevenvalenti3722]

That first MSG album is a true classic metal album. I love that album so much. I still listen to it to this day. It never gets old. It's a masterpiece of an album and it really rocks! \m/

[@redmed10]

That first album was amazing. All killers no fillers. Still like to listen to it all the way through. Love the albums with Gary Barden and Graham Bonnet. I feel the vocalists inspired him to produce great guitar work. Not a fan of his work with other vocalists but good to see he is still producing music.

[@neckbeard8536]

@@redmed10 A lot of his stuff with Robin McCauley was great.

[@redmed10]

@@neckbeard8536 I'll be honest he's just not to my taste. Don't mean to bring down the mood but though I'm so glad that Michael is still making music and touring. I haven't really connected with his music for a while but I still retain the hope that I will.

[@user-sg2vv3gw2e]

Cry for the Nations - what a tune!

[@stevenvalenti3722]

Wow! A really true guitar legend in your shop. And he seems like a really great layed back cool guy. \m/😎

[@georgegriffith7263]

Watching Micheal I’m just smiling he is such a great personality

[@jamesbutterson5218]

Living legend 🤘🎸

[@playguitarlikeapro828]

legend indeed, when I started I was listening to the amazing songs in One Night At Budokan....and that climax in Into The Arena.....woooooow.

[@chitownbluesy]

If you want to hear him at an amazing show, type in Courvoisier Concerto/Lost Horizons from LIVE at Castle Donnington. It's a really hard to find CD that he did after he had just lost Graham Bonnet and Gary Barden walked out on stage and said: "Surprise, surprise, Good to see you all Donnington" and The Mad Axeman proceeds to burn England to the GROUND!!! CRANK THAT SHIT TO STUN!

[@Ken-yg4um]

Wow such an amazing soul down to earth dude...😎👊

[@r4blanks]

Just awesome

[@petebrown3715]

Thank you for posting this.

[@spiderpark64]

one of the best guitarists ever and its like he doesnt know it and he doesnt care.

[@izzimichaels2892]

dont fool yourself, he knows and he cares.

[@FeelingShred]

@@izzimichaels2892 he cares for the things that really matter and for ART, not for random pieces of wood held together by glue and a coat of paint on top LMAO

[@uncleandyguitarherbst1157]

Very cool! awesome show.

[@valentino3191]

He is one of the most under appreciated players ever. I learned so much from him. One of the best.

[@toosmoothtomoove3510]

One of my Heroes 😁

[@leebrinn8810]

Play and Discover, perfect

[@richfanman]

That was a great interview. I liked the impromptu feel of it and it seemed like he would be great to just hang out with. Such a mellow rock star!!

[@bradgamson3635]

Michael is so much fun to watch on stage. I have seen him in UFO in the 70's and the reunion they did as well as MSG and a killer acoustic set he did with Robin McAuley. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your music and your fans Michael!

[@jamesvincent1434]

U F O/Rush Winterland, San Francisco, Ca. 1977

[@dnromeoalphayankee13]

Huge insight into a master composer's mind. Thanks

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

Great video! We love Michael Schenker! #blondebomber #MSG #MichaelSchenkerFest #RIPTedMcKenna🥁

[@AventusEntertainment]

Legendary!!!

[@mkivy]

I’ve seen them so many times...loved UFO too!

[@mikehell9818]

I love Michael Schenker

[@kirkk3861]

"Feels good, sounds good, I'm happy" so true! Thanks Matt!

[@michaeljackson2838]

Love this guy

[@jayb9687]

Michael seems like a genuinely nice guy.

[@longi625]

Wow! It's good to see he is still really excited about making music and playing guitar! Rock out Michael! :-) \^^/

[@Ouzo66]

Such a cool guy ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@petebrown3715]

Michael Schenker is God!🤘🎸

[@davidfasano7210]

Interesting Man....we can learn a lot from him and the good old days of rock!!

[@z20000z]

One of the most insightful interviews that I have seen of Michael; great job guys!

[@hermanhelmich]

They were just bystanders Michael does tells his own story

[@mxvet7473]

Very cool!

[@leswadley6792]

Top 5 fav for me! I own his signature Flying V, plays very nice!

[@MrDuquendi]

Michael schenker.. El puto amo.. Brillante siempre

[@srcparadise3315]

This is great.

[@MultiMagnumforce]

My favorite guitarist . Fan from Chicago.

[@FoxroxElectronics]

I got a lot of my licks from playing along with those early MSG albums.

[@ROKZLEON]

Checkin' in on this video in 2021. Good stuff from Sir Schenker!!!

[@jimobrien5575]

Michael is greatness.

[@MUGSYBROWN]

That kicked ass !!!

[@setworldafire8171]

Schenker oozes coolness!!!

[@goldenrod3215]

VERY GOOD INTERVIEW. ONE OF MY FAVORITES. MR. SCHENKER

[@EduardodeSouzaBonadia1962]

"my guitar god" is living his best moments in his life in these last years....He´s smiling and in good mood. I saw you live here in Brazil some years ago with Gary Barden on vocals and Chris Slade on drums and it was awesome !!!!!!!!!!!

[@FeelingShred]

Caralho, quando foi isso? Que ano foi? Em SP? Tem tantos shows por aqui que eu acabo sabendo só depois que passou... tem algum site ou aplicativo pra não perder shows locais?

[@williameaton7984]

Absolute genius !!!!

[@MadScientistGuitarLab]

Best thing I've heard in a while. "I don't practice. I play and discover." :)

[@blucheer8743]

Michael just rocks seen him years ago and to see him now on KZbin he hasnt changed a bit… he just rocks.

[@MrLaurencebourne]

Wow.Enjoyed that.

[@richiefaucon110]

Michael Schenker is the greatest !

[@giuseppmetallic8872]

Michael Schenker what a humble guy

[@mikegarrett861]

One of my all time Kick ass guitar players....! Keep on Rippin"

[@lngodwetrust7117]

Michael Schenker is one of the greatest rock guitar gods ever!!!! I think he is one of the most influencial guitar players in the World. He is among this SMALL group of influencial people like Van Halen, Uli Jon Roth, Ace Frehley, Hendrix, Vaughn, etc

[@dpaslaski]

love that you included Ace in that list, he really is great.

[@jimaubrey498]

Seen him live many times over the years he is playing better than ever now. A true guitar god 🎸✌one of a kind

[@um9272]

ln God We Trust boring shit !

[@bryanmannoia8410]

putting Uli on that list shows your musical knowledge. well done. though Ace might be the weakest on the list, he made me and millions of others into guitar players for sure.

[@sydbarrett4613]

Never heard Ace Frehly and Uli Jon Roth in the same sentence before. Doesn't make any sense. Kiss is for preteen boys and nostalgic adults, could not play their instruments very well but put on a good show. Theatre yes, talented musicians, hell no.

[@mswkt656]

Crazy Talented