No matter how old this guy gets, he still exudes the charm and energy that we all once had as children.
@jerfacekilla Жыл бұрын
Schenker is the youngest 68 yo I've ever seen.
@selenaannesmith16049 ай бұрын
So true
@MelloGee333 жыл бұрын
It's been said a million times over already, and I'll say it again: Michael is a true musical "artist". Not a "businessman". He's too genuine for the everyday wheeling and dealings and bullshit of the entertainment industry. He just wants to play music and play for his many fans worldwide. And that's cool. We love him for his art, not his money.
@danz26115 жыл бұрын
As a semi-pro guitarist for many decades, Michael was and still is a huge influence in may playing. He is a pioneer of blending pure shred with the most tasteful melody lines ever! His work on UFO's 'Strangers In The Night' is nothing short of remarkable. A true work of art. The tones, phrasing, feel, songwriting and overall vibe at that point in his career will stand indefinitely! Well done Michael and thank you!!!
@garygrasser9 ай бұрын
#1 best live album hands down. Michael changed my life too brother and made me the guitarist I am at 67 years old. Peace
@タカノユウイチ5 жыл бұрын
Hello, Michael ! I'm a Japanese person and 53 years old. When I was a high school student, I used to listened ''Into the Arena'' everyday and I could relieve a lot of my stress. I have also listened many songs and your guitar playing of UFO and Scorpions. Though you might not know, many people in the world have listened your music and have enjoyed & gotten excited it. By the way, Hannover is a beautiful place, isn't it? I am watching the pictures of Hannover by using Google map.
@tritop5 жыл бұрын
no, Hannover is not particular a beautiful place unfortunately ( I'm German)
@タカノユウイチ5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for reply. Really? When I watched the pictures of Google earth, I felt beautiful place..... The design of houses and cities is different from Japanese one. It is attractive to me.You know many more beautiful place in Germany because you're German. Good!
@tritop5 жыл бұрын
@@タカノユウイチ There are people who say: "Hannover is the Capital-City of Dullness"; or there were jokes like: " what is the name of the problem-district of Hannover ? ........Hannover!". To be fair: it is become much better, it is quite nice today and worth a visit if you are in the area. it's not a city which you have to see when you visit Germany, like Heidelberg or the old cities beside the river Rhine for example
@tritop5 жыл бұрын
one little side note: all over Germany people speak different accent; sometimes it's hard for someone from Schleswig to understand someone in Bavaria or for a Saxon to understand extrem hessian and also other way around. People from Hannover area speak the clearest German in my opinion; I can hear that particular Hannover accent even when Schenker speaks english
@タカノユウイチ5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for German interesting information. There are many green views at Heidelberg on the Google earth. According to Wikipedia, Hannover is a place of commerce and industry. Germany is a big country. The differences concerning about language are also in Japan. The accents depend on the region, and there are many words that the only people who live at the region know and use. Unfortunately, English language is not official in Japan so that Japanese people are not good at speaking English or can't speak at all. I am one of them!!
@danieltrickey92855 жыл бұрын
One of the least talked about guitarist that made rock what it is today.
@r.muller50504 жыл бұрын
American Idiocracy
@Goortecx4 жыл бұрын
That's maybe also due to the fact htat he was so long away ? ^^ and if u look and the recent rock n roll hall of fame entrances, i wouldnt say that "rock" today went down a great road xD Although there are superb bands still in masses, but not like superstars , as in pop sadly ..
@operasinger21265 жыл бұрын
Schenker with UFO perhaps my favorite band of all time.
@GUR-ARYEA5 жыл бұрын
Enjoy my rock music channel please.
@davearthur46835 жыл бұрын
You are right
@BluesLicks1015 жыл бұрын
Me too! They, and YES of the 70's were AMAZING.
@GUR-ARYEA5 жыл бұрын
@@davearthur4683 i am waiting for you in my channel .
@GUR-ARYEA5 жыл бұрын
@@BluesLicks101 try my rock channel bro.
@hectordiazfiguls93676 ай бұрын
I remembered the MSG opening for Iron Maiden in Madrid in 1984. One of the best shows I,ve ver seen in my life. Thanks Maestro!!
@jeffokriya33895 жыл бұрын
Michael Schenker was always my fav guitarist. I was reading his interviews and few things available since the 80s . . I remember a quote from him "try to be wise" he advice young players . . since the days of zero internet . . now with this interview I see that the guy is really honest and positive in what he does, I was impressed he declined collaborating with all those bands out of honesty, any other would have played in all famous bands possible just for more fame and money. The premise of "art is greater than fame or money" always has impressed me.
@obus41865 жыл бұрын
Lights Out - definitely among the top 5 Hard Rock / Metal solos of all time.
@icanfartloud4 жыл бұрын
The live cut was incredible.
@kendallpeters6451 Жыл бұрын
Michael is one of those natural talents. And a amazing guitarist. 👍
@johanvandervorst4 жыл бұрын
No one can create moods and riffs like he does, he's the greatest!!
@Allan-et5ig2 жыл бұрын
Also a great soloist (beyond riffs and moods).
@danvee18045 ай бұрын
this guy is the real deal, he's Genuine Person and his contributions to music, and accomplishments will live long after we are gone, thank you Mr. Michael Schenker..
@rockingguitarlessons5 жыл бұрын
i dont know man.I think Matthais was the perfect guy at the perfect time for Scorpions...Michael is a brilliant player in his own right..Seems like some silly squabbling that really is kind of childish...The Blackout album is imo the best album Scorps ever made...Love At First Sting was amazing too..& Matthais is a huge part of that...at the top of his game back then..Long live Matthais.......& Schenker.
@rockingguitarlessons5 жыл бұрын
@You Tuber completely agree
@nirandornminrintara14544 жыл бұрын
For me...Michael suit to be in UFO And MSG only.
@vinegum88354 жыл бұрын
I "bo"y"kotted" Scorpions even if it was difficult with their success in the 80's. I wrote letters with no respons to Klaus Meine...hahaha... Got his adress as a miletary first timer. The time was a heavy rock arena and Klaus made it/ with producer...glam rock....for the last hour. Well.. I wonder how The Scorpions would have been today or 90's..with the man.
@alexmayhew89893 жыл бұрын
Love drive is the best album Scorpions ever did.... followed by Taken by Force, In Trance, and Matthias is my least favorite guitarist they had. They may have had more success but they didn’t do better albums
@johnstitt26153 жыл бұрын
There are two sides to every story and the truth is in the middle somewhere.
@luisvillarreal52625 жыл бұрын
I don't care what happened in Michael's past. I'm just glad it made him stronger and as a result, catapulted his music career to this very day. Stay strong Michael. We support you 200%. Rock! \m/
@FeelingShred5 жыл бұрын
these pricks "journalists" make trick questions fishing for a reaction, the bottom of the bottom... Michael should know better at this point too
@TANTRUMGASM3 жыл бұрын
"catapulted his music career" lol nah.
@mr.brenman21325 ай бұрын
@@TANTRUMGASMNah? He's still touring and playing great. He's never stopped working though it all.
@steven_marque_official_channel3 жыл бұрын
One zillion percent! I grew up with Lights Out era UFO & Lovedrive era Scorpions & even a little kid like me knew that Michael was the REAL talent that made the Scorpions. He had, has and will always have more talent, (and honesty,) in his pinkie than the entire rest of the Scorpions together. Great and well appreciated upload!
@ikofire13 жыл бұрын
This man has maintained his high level to this day. Looks great sounds even better! congrats Mr. Schenker you are one of a kind!!
@henryh.26875 жыл бұрын
Einfach nur ein toller lieber Mensch,und begnadeter Gitarrist. Long live Michael.
@dodibenabba13785 жыл бұрын
I know he's got a lot of enemies but I can't help but like Michael...
@michaelbujanda87853 жыл бұрын
My personal favorite album he did with UFO is "Obsession"!!! And I like the instrumental "Lip Stick Traces" on the " Phenomenon" album. I like his sense of melody and hand vibrato in his guitar solos!!!! You can almost hum along to his solos except when he's playing fast!!! L.O.L.!!!!🙂🙂🙂🙂 But Michael plays with good taste and feel!!!!
@superfly197515 жыл бұрын
Mathias fitted into Scorpions 🦂 perfectly. Both Rudolf and Clause aimed for commercial rock and they were great at it. They found great success. Great for them. Mike always played what he likes. It’s good for his inner soul. I love them all and wish everyone would just get along. Mike certainly had his fair shares of personal problems with alcoholism. Seems like he has overcame it and is in great spirits, playing well again. I’m very happy for him. It just seems like all truly gifted artists have their inner battles with something. They are blessed with a gift but also cursed with something else strange.
@Greggyboyz605 жыл бұрын
Very well put and agreed.
@jaysantos5362 жыл бұрын
Michael wasnt a "team player" PERIOD. Professionals ACT like professionals and take care of BUSINESS not "run away" when theres a little "pressure" to perform to expectations. Dude was simply a petulant little boy and still acts that way today. He's a VICTIM.
@vbassone2 жыл бұрын
What you say is fair and Michael was at fault in the ways you mention, BUT, he was much younger when he made the mistakes you mention. Also, the fact that he made those mistakes when he was younger doesn’t mean that what he is saying NOW about the past, the rift with his brother Rudolf, and the Scorpions being unfair to him is untrue.
@ericthomas9172 жыл бұрын
@@jaysantos536 his own brother sold him out. I think that makes him a victim.
@jaysantos5362 жыл бұрын
@@ericthomas917 Victim of his own self-centered brain maybe.....Dude simply did not want to be in a band that didn't have his name all over it.
@kjr28682 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate his openness and positive view despite the 'greed' and 'disrespect' of others! I am glad he is recognized for the creative genius he is! Not just his virtuoso as a guitarist, but also musically and artistically! He will go down as one of the great innovative artists; like Peter Green, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Richie Blackmore and now Michael Schenker!
@vbassone2 жыл бұрын
And Uli Roth
@vbassone2 жыл бұрын
And Jimi Hendrix, Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Leslie West!
@chuckramey6055 жыл бұрын
For a person to have been run through the music industry mill for that long and still have the positive outlook amazes me. Stii impacting people's lives in a good way. Rock on Michael, rock on.
@thorodinson55206 ай бұрын
Michael Schenker is the best. Thank you
@vmat10005 жыл бұрын
Great interview. Michael Schenker changed my life in '74 with Phenomenon and Rock Bottom. Saw UFO at Winterland for the Force It tour and had a bunch of his solos in my 'quiver', so to speak.Rocked the house for an opening act (Montrose or Hager,,,can't recall) Saw him later with a band mate at the Keystone Palo Alto which was amazing. Doctor Doctor with like 3 strings when the song was done. Still ruled ! '14, Heritage Theater, Santa Clara. GREAT!!! Yin and Yang V breaking a string, switch to gold foil, back then the output jack fails. Thought for sure he's gonna lose it. Nope. walks back stage for a moment and emerges with kaleidiscope, another V!! Sound was great there and Yin axe reeally sounded the best. Was sorry to read ALL these guitars were later stolen. Rock On, Michael Schenker !!
@staftsekouras79005 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏😎🇬🇷🎸🎼👍👌✌
@vinegum88354 жыл бұрын
19 y.o........I fully agree.
@dennykern1255 жыл бұрын
When Randy Rhoads died on March 19, 1982, I was a high school Senior living just outside Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. I actually had tickets to see Ozzy/Randy on March 21 as they were on the bill of a stadium show that Foreigner was headlining. I was devastated by Randy's death and did not attend the show that went on as scheduled. What was the point? I wasn't going to stay after Ozzys and Randy's set was over. In that period of time between Randy's death and the release of the Bark at the Moon album, I prayed, actually prayed that Michael Schenker would be inheriting the guitar slot, even if it was only for one album and one tour as I thought then, and still believe today, that Michael Schenker was the only guitarist who could play Randy's songs with the same grace, power, and dignity that Randy did. Thank you Michael for sharing your passion for music to those of us who only listen. Your music has enriched my life in ways that words cannot adequately express. Peace and long life to you and yours.
@mikereif18045 жыл бұрын
I think George Lynch would have been the perfect fit
@dennykern1255 жыл бұрын
@@mikereif1804 George doesn't have the laid back/mellow personality type that Randy and Jake seem to have shared. It seems unlikely that Sharon Osbourne would have been able to bully him out of songwriting credits.
@mikereif18045 жыл бұрын
@@dennykern125 his playing and tone is closer to Randy than Schenker's.
@dennykern1255 жыл бұрын
@@mikereif1804 That's true, and I'm sure that played into Randy's Mother hiring George to take over giving guitar lessons at Musiona when Randy left to go into the studio to record the first Blizzard of Ozz record.
@mikereif31045 жыл бұрын
Denny Kern I read an interview with randy a long time ago. They asked him about EVH. He said he thought he was fantastic but a lot of it is smoke and mirrors. It looks cool and sounds cool but actually not that hard to play. He said the real guy you have to look out for is George Lynch.
@gmonti11113 жыл бұрын
One of the best guitarists in the world. Very underrated and my teenage years would of never been the same without him. Rock on brother
@thoras12975 жыл бұрын
To be fair, I am a big fan of Michael and I am a big fan of the scorpions. Yes, it's true, Michael helped them with their breakthrough in the USA. But let's not forget that the Scorpions were some kind of worldstars before. Especially because of Tokyo tapes..... with Uli. It's sad that the Scorpions didn't give Michael any credit on Lovedrive. But you also have to say that Michael was pretty exhausted and burned out at that time, he had enormous alcohol problems. Furthermore, after the Lovedrive album the Scorpions continued to write some awesome records. Blackout, Love at the first sting, world wide live prove that. I also think Mathias is a very underrated guitarist, just listen to World Wide Live and all his solos in the songs. So you can't quite say that Michael made the Scorpions better known. And to compare all 3 guitarists is just unfair. Music is no competition.... Without Matthias the Scorpions would never have had such success so long, his strengths are clearly his teamwork spirit because he doesn't put his ego above the music.
@markravitz16844 жыл бұрын
I wish he had stayed with UFO. In my opinion, that is his best work. He and Phil Moog wrote great music. Those UFO albums are simply incredible!!
@vitalygolub97163 жыл бұрын
His MSG albums are brilliant
@cheezhead60073 жыл бұрын
Yeah but still punched him LOL
@cynthiamclellan67453 жыл бұрын
Phil was an ass
@federicoramirezflores27413 жыл бұрын
Agree
@markravitz16843 жыл бұрын
@@vitalygolub9716 Gary Bardon was awful
@kmkm58792 жыл бұрын
Michael is right, he led the way, and he still leads the rest, of course he didn't see it, such is his sincerity, and you hear it in the music he makes. Behind him is a lovely unrelated family of inspired guitarists and inspired people who appreciate him for what he is. There's so much in what he relates here that makes sense; as a life long Schenker and UFO fan, as a capricorn, as someone who is inspired by his inspiration, I watched as he was glorified and debased. I think you could always see that the noise of the pressure of the expectations put on him by those who made money was dimming his light. I am glad he broke free of that. He will always shine to me, through my life's darkest and brightest moments his music could be a soundtrack to my life, it keeps me straight, that's pretty cool.
@TiltBrook5 жыл бұрын
It was the release and attention that “Tokyo Tapes” received that gained them notoriety in America. When they hit Japan for the recording of Tokyo Tapes, that was when they became noticed… And a lot of credit needs to be given to Uli Jon Roth and the band for that. Michael and Uli are two of the greatest guitarist ever… But to say the Scorpions were not capable without them is a stretch. Animal Magnetism, Blackout, Love at first Sting, etc.… They were beyond capable of making it on their own
@lindylindex55 жыл бұрын
Agree with u 100%...the guitar and rudolf shenker were wut brouht the band to a new high in american and of course with clous mein...
@lorettabibby34375 жыл бұрын
LOVE DRIVE. SCORPIONS. WOW!!! MY FAVORITE ALBUM. XXX Ice- Maiden.
@samiam90595 жыл бұрын
When I saw UFO in 78 at the santa monica civic right before he left the band . That was his coming out party. Back then
@cheyanne9195 жыл бұрын
In Trance is my favorite album.
@izzimichaels28925 жыл бұрын
uli had already quit scorpions by the time tokyo tapes was recorded. he came back just for that japanese tour.
@pickboy75 жыл бұрын
My biggest influence by far is Michael Schenker.Once I heard Strangers In The Night I was hooked.Love MSG also and I dig the Scorps too
@roberthanssen81115 жыл бұрын
Well..the scorpions broke america in 1980. Animal magnethism.. I think michael should let the past go.. When uli left Matthias learned the whole set before michael joined. And Rudi helped his brother alot, watching out for him when he was young in the music scene.. He is a great player..but he cant take credit for the scorpions success.... And Mattias is an awesome guitarist, but more bluesy than michael. Animal m...blackout..love at first sting..savage amusement..crazy world..face the heat..and many more..lots of great music from the scorps..:)
@johnscripter36364 жыл бұрын
Um, Lovedrive in 1979....much better album
@chrismontreuil22064 жыл бұрын
How do yo know all that history ? What are your sources.
@joejeweller76144 жыл бұрын
Robert Hanssen Michael was a founding member of the scorpions your comment makes it sound like you did not know this.
@crusheverything4449 Жыл бұрын
@chrismontreuil2206 - I’ve learned that history and much more as a music journalist who has spent significant time with the Scorpions and UFO camps. Michael has seriously skewed perceptions of his past and isn’t telling the whole story. To boil it all down, nobody hurt Michael’s career more than Michael and nobody helped him more than Rudolf. Michael has convinced himself that he is the sole reason for Scorpions success, but they built up toward breaking in the states for years with Uli Jon Roth on guitar. Sure, Michael played on the Lovedrive album, but he only went out on the tour with Scorpions for two weeks in Europe. By the time they made it to the states, Matthias Jabs was their lead guitar player, and they took the country by storm under the strength of that lineup. For years, Michael ran from fame because he had severe stage fright, which was a big reason he became a drug addict and alcoholic. He was known for disappearing in the middle of a tour when he was in UFO, leaving his band and fans in the lurch many times. He never offered an apology to his fans, nor a make up show, but he took the money. Every time Michael hit rock bottom and found himself broke, Rudolph supported him financially and emotionally. When Michael hit rock bottom (!) around the turn of the millennium and was forced to sell his two main Gibson Flying V’s on eBay, Rudolph was supporting Michael’s minor children. Michael had to leave his home in Arizona and move back to Germany to avoid an arrest warrant for non-support in the U.S. It seems Michael regrets giving Rudolph the publishing rights to a couple of songs on the Lovedrive album, but he did that willingly. No one has done more to sabotage Michael’s career than Michael himself. I think he’s filling in the gaps from the past caused by drug and alcohol blackouts with things that he perceives incorrectly. To his credit, Rudolph has kept this, mostly to himself, and simply says, “I love my brother.“ I know from experience having an alcoholic brother that addicts will use the people closest to them and then blame them for all of their own screwups. It seems that’s what’s happening here with Michael and Rudolph. Michael says he’s not bitter, but he hasn’t shut up about it for the past eight years , even slagging off his brother from the stage, which is utterly repugnant, unprofessional, and pathetic, in my opinion. Rudolph is a multi millionaire regardless of the fact that he is nowhere near the musician or guitar player that Michael is, and I believe Michael is really jealous over that. I hope they can work things out behind the scenes and make that Schenker Brothers record they used to talk about.
@rudyschenker4 жыл бұрын
If you don't want to play their game, they will try to destroy you by discrediting you and calling you crazy. Thank you Michael for carrying on, and for all the music. Whether you like it or not you are a God.
@cliffordhritz52155 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest interviews ever! Bless Michael Schenker!
@GTX11234 жыл бұрын
This is an amazing interview. It answers a lot of questions fans have asked for years as to why he would withdraw right when he was on the verge of great success and fame at different times in his career. There were other factors such as drinking and drugs at times but even that may have been his attempts to escape the pressure of having to write hits.
@Scorpshead5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike, from all of us fans. We know you contributed to the Scorps, we know you contributed to the album. & We thanked you. But for once, maybe try to see things from other perspective - the universe doesn't revolve around our asses. Doesn't matter how good or important we think we are. 1. Lovedrive - Too much talking since 2015. All the 'I'm giving Rudy Coast To Coast', 'contract breach', '6th member', 'No pictures', 'Holiday intro got stolen",No blah3. - I got 1 thing to say, If you think you're being screwed; take your cases to the court. Bring alll your witnesses & evidence & records to back up your claim. Pls take an action, talking won't settle things in todays world. This is the only reasonable & practical thing to do now. File a case against your brother, the Scorps & all the record labels that are involved. How long must we all hear about this? Till 2079 the 100th anniversary of Lovedrive? 2. Opening the goddamn door to America - I would hate to burst your bubble, but Tokyo Tapes kicked the door open. Lovedrive only walked in. The door was already destroyed by Tokyo Tapes. Ask all the old thrash metal & classic metal bands (watch their interviews at Wacken 2012), ask your good pal Kirk, ask Eddie Trunk. Ask Uli, one of the main reason Uli left was because the record companies already lined up USA for them before Tokyo Tapes were recorded (this was between 1977 - 1978). Uli insisted to leave, saying he had enough, wasn't happy with the mainstream direction the band was heading & really wanted to work on his own album. He didn't want the USA tour, but Klaus talked him into it to playing one last farewell gig in Japan. Then, Tokyo Tapes was released. All hell broke lose in the US. So no, Scorps was gonna tour the US with or without Lovedrive. At this stage, I'd believe Uli's story more than you. At least he is consistent with the chronology of the story over the years. 3. Bashing Matthias - Well, you said in That Metal Show with Eddie Trunk 9yrs ago OR SO, & i fucking quote "I said to my brother Rudolf, Matthias is the right guy for you; I COULD'VE NEVER DONE WHAT MATTHIAS DID'. Go search that interview if its still on YT. *Mic drop -You probably won't remember this, but Matthias was there, covering your duty while you were busy no showing & getting too drunk to play. He did kicked 140 other guitarists asses during an audition. He got the gig, learn the Uli set list overnight, only to be put as a substitute, because of you. 4. Likeness & Image - You should go file a copyright for the black & white V back in mid 80s when Rudy started using it. Why no complains back then? Why make noise now? Hmm I think you can still file a copyright & patent now tho & Oh, pls sue Gibson for infringing your copyright as well while you're at it. They issued the freaking guitar to Rudy in the 1st place. Copyright the fucking V shape & blonde hair as well if you can. 5. Difference between having peace & portraying to have peace - You can say that you're having peace & revelations blah3 all you want. But every time reporters brought up these issues, you're more than willing & always happy to air these dirty laundry for the world to see. & Everytime you did it, you always did it in a passionate way. Ask yourself, are you really at peace? Did you really move on? If not, I strongly suggest you to go back to point (1) which is TO TAKE ACTION. i'm not dissing you Mike. You're one of my favs. I looked up to you & Rudolf. MS & Scorps fans wanted nothing more than to hv this shit settled. So that all of us can move on with our lives. No Schenker Brothers album? Fine. I can live with that. Scorps is busy touring with Whitesnake in South America now & gonna headline Rock in Rio with Iron Maiden this month -& here you are, sitting there whining & try to make old stories relevant thru your new album. Ok. But pls remember, we are not promised tomorrow. You or your brother could be gone anytime from now, & one of you will fucking regret it to not try to make peace with the other while there was time. & It might look like I'm directing this to you. I'm sure's hell are. If Rudy was in this shit interview talking trash, I would've wrote him the same thing as well. But he wasn't.
@stonelegend94019 ай бұрын
An Absolute Legend!!! 100% Quality, He has a Magical Touch that's out of this World!
@michaelbujanda87853 жыл бұрын
Michael seems to be content and happy now with his life!!!!🙂🙂🙂 He just blows me away every time I see him play!!!! I've seen him play live 5 times!!!! Twice with the Scorpions as a guest performer on stage and three times with MSG!!!! He just keeps getting better!!! Or at least he has maintained and kept the high standards with his technique and style!!!! Im glad he no longer drinks or does drugs!!!! I hope he comes back to play in Phoenix Arizona again after this pandemic covid-19 goes away and ROCK concerts resume again!!!!🤓🙂🤓🙂🤓
@ft80595 жыл бұрын
I saw UFO a few times with Michael Schenker. I was in the audience in the late 70’s for the recording of UFO’s LIVE: Strangers In The Night album. One of the greatest shows I ever saw. The next day we went to Naperville to Flipside Records to meet the band. I got their autographs, including Shenkers, on the Phenomenon album. Michael was slumped-over in chair, obviously hung-over from the show the previous night. As far as his tirade in this video, he has a right to be a little salty. Unfortunately, people in this life quickly forget who helped them along life’s way. People are very ungrateful. Michael is a guitar maestro. He has incredible control of the instrument, and has devoted his live to his music. Thank- you, Michael, for producing such great music!
@markriva42592 жыл бұрын
I was at the same UFO show in Chicago.
@anthonyprice55965 жыл бұрын
I saw Micheal play in Brighton, he was amazing live, this guy is what made rock great in the 70s and 80s the reason why I love rock music. He's a legend.
@jimmyvegas10005 жыл бұрын
Michael Schenker was my biggest influence as a guitar player
@vinegum88354 жыл бұрын
Me too man..
@marcaddona27713 жыл бұрын
Same here bro.
@jerrythomas86043 жыл бұрын
Is this The Jimmy Vegas?
@Dave-zy6de5 жыл бұрын
Love this guy so talented. UFO was at there best when he was in the band. He looks like he is having so much fun playing even now. Saw him in Tampa Florida got to shake his hand really cool because he's my favorite guitarist.
@FeelingShred5 жыл бұрын
Except for when the UFO albums dragged because half of them were god damned piano-driven ballads to please the singer, people often forget about that... His music is doing much better these days
@crusheverything4449 Жыл бұрын
It’s called dynamics, fool. You got a problem with Try Me or Love to Love? Get your hearing checked, man. 🙄
@swede71605 жыл бұрын
A living legend.He's influenced so many guitarplayers it's ridiculous.Still remain an underground guitar god for most.I think it is like that because he goes his own way.
@GUR-ARYEA5 жыл бұрын
I have a rock content music.come see.
@jasondotson5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, when your "supposed" brothers screw you over, you have to go your own way, see. Come see what mannheims talkin sup bout..............
@GUR-ARYEA5 жыл бұрын
@@jasondotson i dont understand..what you are saying..jason.
@swede71605 жыл бұрын
Jason Dotson I meant more like going his own way musically and personally.Music industry including media rewards albums and tickets sold plus a flexible personality.They don't care about the best tone and vibrato in history of rock.
@GodsTruthMinistries5 жыл бұрын
I love Michael. Love him. I've seen him three times live including the great "Strangers" tour with UFO and have had numerous albums of him. I adore him. But this almost mud-slinging he does on tour in front of all his crowds and a bit here is beneath him and very unnecessary. People came to see him on the latest tour to hear his music, not the misery of the past conflicts. I hope him and Rudolf can just bury the hatchet and move on.
@marinamarchese67485 жыл бұрын
But, actually if everything he has been saying is true, he should stop going around shocking himself and others through his "raging confessions " for the back stabbing and all the slandering , that to his sayings Scorpions threw at him!!.. But honestly, he's still got too much "unforgiveness" probably! Forgive and forget , you know! And move on, blessing even his past mistakes and trespassers.
@twowheelsgood285 жыл бұрын
How does Michael feel he has yo even play love it first thing?
@netrioter5 жыл бұрын
his brother was his biggest influence..Michael played live with the Scorpions at 11 years old. This is sad to be honest
@garygrasser9 ай бұрын
Michael we met in Portland, Oregon in 75 with UFO opening for Blue Oyster Cult. I know you won't of course remember, that's ok 😅, but I saw you in 74 also. My first store bought guitar was in 78, a natural thing mahogany Gibson V, while my friends were still thinking Clapton was God, I was learning everything you played and just kicked their asses come jam time. I always knew therefore that you were all over the Lovedrive album not just the 5 songs. So sad friends, people and especially blood can just hurt you the worst. If you read this know that the glorious life I've led, the shows and tours I've been blessed to play are a direct result of your influence on me musically. Thank you for giving me a life worth living,,, God bless and keep you brother.
@neilthompson57483 жыл бұрын
I was busking in the 80s and Michael gave me a £1 coin - so I started playing and singing Doctor Doctor and he turned round and gave me the thumbs up !!
@hruodvan70815 жыл бұрын
First Rock concert I went to, Cheap Trick w/ Michael Schenker Group in Seattle December 1980, I've been a huge fan of MSG ever since!!
@Zyworski5 жыл бұрын
That first time Michael came to America I was there at Winterland Arena where he opened for Journey and Montrose, I have been a fan ever since that amazing show.
@vernm61895 жыл бұрын
MSG for ever, I have seen Michael play many times, meet him once and I like his, it's all about the music not the money! That's what makes him Great
@crusheverything44495 жыл бұрын
If it’s really all about the music and not the money for Michael, then why is he so bitter about songwriting credit(s)? That comes down to one thing: royalties. Michael is disingenuous at best regarding the whole Lovedrive thing and taking far too much credit for Scorpions’ success in America. Scorpions were on a collision course with worldwide fame that had been building for several years when they had Uli Roth on guitar. Michael stepped in to help for the Lovedrive record because Uli had some huge shoes to fill and Mathias was a bit green. Michael played on the subsequent tour in Europe for a mere two weeks before quitting abruptly, as he had done with UFO several times. He never actually played a single show in the States for the Lovedrive tour. In fact, after leaving Scorpions for UFO in ‘73, I don’t believe he played on stage with Scorps again until the 90s. I don’t mean this facetiously, but I think Michael is seeing the past through the haze of addiction and perhaps suffers a bit from selective memory, as well. I don’t think he helps himself going on and on, slagging off his brother for the past four years, at least. It should be beneath him. I feel he also needs to take much more responsibility for upending his own career many times over the years. It’s quite common for addicts to put the blame for their troubles on others, rather than taking a long, hard look in the mirror (part of denial). Often, it is the people closest to them that an addict will blame. Credit to Rudolf for not airing the family’s dirty laundry like Michael seems bent on doing. This whole thing is a crying shame and I hope Michael and Rudolf find a way to bury the hatchet.
@Mickcotton5 жыл бұрын
I saw Michael last year at The Whiskey A GO Go 😇 in Hollywood. Greatest Show. I was Front row. My Right Ear was blown out !!! Permanent Hearing Loss Forever. I should of had ear plugs But I would never plug up The sound Of Michael Schenker ❤️. Best guitarist ever thank you so much Michael Schenker 😎
@spikeybevan5 жыл бұрын
wow, glad you enjoyed it mate, my hearing still suffers from motorhead at nec and i still blame lemmy for doing this, the other bands were much quieter, you are rock and roll, I'm just a wannabe
@Mickcotton5 жыл бұрын
matt yeah I have seen Motörhead many times We start in the front 😇 but after only a few songs. We go way back into the audience Lemmy’s Marshall Stacks Murder One. Absolutely Devastated my hearing 😇 Cheers 🍻
@shatnershairpiece2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear. Schenker destroyed my left eardrum in 1980. Front row, and damaged within one minute.
@Mickcotton2 жыл бұрын
@@shatnershairpiece my hearing is ok now. 😂😂. But it was damaged for a 3- months. I got great pictures of Michael. Front row. A Dream of A Life Time. Thank You So Much for Responding. Cheers from Los Angeles.
@hippo5346 Жыл бұрын
"Rudolph is a greedy wanker" . That line cracked me up 😂
@misterx64904 жыл бұрын
Schenker is a great guitarist..... Just ask him....next time you have 4 hours to sit and listen. Matthias Jabs is a brilliant musician, no matter what Mike says.
@Challender5 жыл бұрын
One of my all-time favorite guitarist! A class act in my opinion and a True Artist does not get credit earned without a doubt. Also Michael to bad they don't appreciate you when they should. Much Love from USA!
@1satisfiedmind5 жыл бұрын
I was 19 when a friend introduced me to UFO's Phenomenon album (still one of my favorite albums), and while i liked the Scorps, MSG's Armed and Dangerous did it for me more than their tunes. Not hating, just preferred Michael's output more. I think Michael is such a good human being, a man with integrity and humilty. Does he ever seem to age? Whatever you're eating, Michael, I want some!
@la.reaction2 ай бұрын
What a legend. Unsung hero.
@r4blanks5 жыл бұрын
I would love for him and Sammy Hagar to meet on a video. They’re both so very humble honest sincere and love music for music sake. This is a perfect example of an honest musician getting screwed in the music industry it’s happened to many genuine hard-working genius musicians. Thank you Michael for being so honest and candid and sincere. May you have many more years doing what you love to do for us.🤘🎸
@songsforsale4275 жыл бұрын
Thats a great match up! Kudos
@DaveKarloff Жыл бұрын
Everyone should ALWAYS be given credit for the work they have done, This issue has tainted the feelings I have about the Scorpions, those responsible should be ashamed of themselves.Michael has no need to make up this story,he doesn't need the hassle. You ROCK Michael,long may you reign !
@klmullins655 жыл бұрын
I got to see Schenker play with UFO at my first concert, when they opened for AC/DC in November 1977!!
@crusheverything4449 Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!
@WadjilaCherokeeX5 жыл бұрын
I saw Michael play at the San Diego Sports Arena in 1977 when he was with UFO. They were great together and created their best music like too hot to handle,lights out and on with the action. Great memories and good to see from this interview that he is still full of life!
@rickblackers885 жыл бұрын
A genius,a great man!!!Great Michael!!
@gregorytoddsmith97445 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael for many years of sharing your magic.
@bandshooting5 жыл бұрын
MS: großartige und gedankenklare Persönlichkeit - enjoyed this "interview". so down to earth - just for the love of music🌹👍🏻
@chrismontreuil22065 жыл бұрын
Micheal is inspiring. His music helped me through those ruff teen years and beyound. Thanks so much for not being a sellout and giving me a jumpstart in my own guitar playing. Cant thank him enough!!!
@metalalex42275 жыл бұрын
european tour in 2020 ,,? i was lucky to see lovedrive tour with him and scorpions .. didnt realize at the time , how lucky i was .One of scorpions best album , ! thanx to michael ... looks great for a 65 years old !!!!
@leemichaels406 Жыл бұрын
Good to see you looking so healthy!! Rock on👍
@iamrichrocker5 жыл бұрын
lights out, lights out in London..gawd what an album...i wish he would have stayed with UFO, but Scorpions were..ok
@songsforsale4275 жыл бұрын
Me too, but he finally admitted Phil Moog punched him that's why he left
@zuvoyah Жыл бұрын
Love you brother , your the best guitarist I have ever heard. Thank you for your talent and sharing it for us to enjoy!!!!!!
@mikereif18045 жыл бұрын
One of the best guitarists of all time but batshit crazy. Everyone is against him, everything good was his idea and nothing bad is his fault. I trust Rudy's version of the story. Rudy's memory isn't clouded by drug, alcohol, ego and mental issues. Look at the first Scorpions video, Rudy played a V while Michael was playing a Les Paul. Scorps toured the U.S. in 1979, it wasn't 1981 or 83 like he says. Also, there was nothing experimental about early MSG. They sounded similar to UFO, Scorps, Rainbow and many other hard rock bands of the era. Matthias was the secret ingredient to the success of Scorpions. After he joined the band blew up. His playing on Blackout was brilliant. Michael just comes off as bitter and jealous.
@wintermoon20115 жыл бұрын
You're completely right about the first video where we can see Rudolf playing the V-guitar. By the way so many years passed by so why is Michael complaining now? What has changed now? He was never mentioned as a songwriter (www.hipgnosiscovers.com/scorpions/lovedrive.html).
@mikereif31045 жыл бұрын
wintermoon2011 for one I think he sobered up and can think a little more clearly now. But you’re right, he was credited on those songs in the original liner notes. He even played those credited songs in his live set for years. Once the remasters came out he was sober enough to read them and got pissed thang he wasnt credited on more songs. He sounds like Dave Mustaine and wants the credit for everything that was great about anything he was ever involved in.
@mikereif18045 жыл бұрын
@David Topchiev I haven't heard them in a while. I used to love the first 2. Lost Horizons should be a staple on every classic rock station.
@mikereif18045 жыл бұрын
@David Topchiev yeah, I used to like it. I heard some of it recently but can't handle his voice anymore. Too shrilly for me.
@danielledriscoll1282 жыл бұрын
We should care what happened, in the sense of understanding why he did not get better support when he walked away from these bands. Why he tours and records the way he does now. Such amazing guitar work. He deserves more credit than given him.
@anitarobinson95012 жыл бұрын
Not only is Michael an Amazing guitar player...but his guitar tone is unmatched.
@darthslater60773 жыл бұрын
One of the biggest influences in my life as a guitarist I play nothing like him but he has had an impact.
@neseunit3 жыл бұрын
It's great how him and Rudy sound the same. Not all family members do. I think his substance abuse has clouded his memory a bit.
@clovenwizard5 жыл бұрын
Top guy, Fine guitarist.. one of the most colourful soloists Ever!!
@darrenstansbury44335 жыл бұрын
Michael Schenker is one person you don't have to remind that people can be evil, petty and treacherous. The world has no shortage of such people. However, benevolent people are equally abundant.
@jaysantos5362 жыл бұрын
Michael wasnt a "team player" PERIOD. Professionals ACT like professionals and take care of BUSINESS not "run away" when theres a little "pressure" to perform to expectations. Dude was simply a petulant little boy and still acts that way today. He's a VICTIM.
@margueritemazzeo29044 ай бұрын
@@jaysantos536You don't know jack.
@leosalas41ify Жыл бұрын
It's bad enough when you get burned by people in general, but it's pretty bad when some are family. You're still the top dog guitarist of all time. UFO FOREVER! Saw them in 78 in San Antonio Texas.
@bobbaumeister52435 жыл бұрын
Michael is completely right. Lovedrive was and is the unique album of the Scorpions that clearly bears his mark. It's also the best album!
@TheJetfighter6665 жыл бұрын
Bob Baumeister Obviously you have never heard the RCA Records with Uli Roth. I played Lovedrive about twice then it sank to the very back of my Scorps pile- their best 😂
@crusheverything4449 Жыл бұрын
Lovedrive is great, but I’ll take In Trance, Virgin Killer, Taken By Force & Tokyo Tapes over it anyday!
@Greggyboyz605 жыл бұрын
Very awesome interview. Michael is a true artist and Guitar God. Thanks for this. Long live U.F.O.
@sk1968dart5 жыл бұрын
The day I could play "Rock Bottom" is the day I considered myself as a guitarist! I got to see Michael play at a little spot in Fresno's Ca Tower District called Strummer's. When the doors opened I bee-lined it toward what I thought would be Michael's rig a white Marshall stack on the left (facing audience) side of the stage, I chose correct, he was a couple of feet away for the show. For me it was straight up bucket list stuff!
@gatorguyblue5 жыл бұрын
I was at that same show! Front and center all show with Michael right there...best show ever...this Friday night at Strummers gonna see Dragonforce!
@gatorguyblue5 жыл бұрын
I was in the same spot...I'm sure we were only a couple feet away from each other...small world
@sk1968dart5 жыл бұрын
@@gatorguyblue There was about 20 people in front of us at that show and we got there early, when we were kids we use to rush the stage for the best view, but fast forward 40 years and everyone in front of me rushed to get a table...lol I have to say decade of concerts later that one was my favorite.
@crusheverything4449 Жыл бұрын
A bit of Schenker trivia for you: Michael plays stage left with MSG and stage right with UFO.
@christina79815 жыл бұрын
Dude you blew out my ear drums. When I was free I went to my first concert ever at age 30, in Va. USA. I was raised Mennonite but left on my own. My first concert on my own.....LMAO took me 6 months to get my hearing back. Unforgetable.....Scor9ions.
@richardlucy12834 жыл бұрын
Michael is a gentle soul with a great gift from God
@crusheverything4449 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, such a gentleman when he’s motherf-ing his brother left and right for years, including from the stage, for perceived wrongdoings from a time when he was out of his mind on drugs and alcohol and running away from responsibilities, leaving bandmates and fans in the lurch without warning. Rudolf did nothing but support Michael every time he hit “rockbottom” over the decades, including Michael’s minor children when Michael had to leave the U.S. to avoid arrest for non-support. Michael doesn’t tell the whole story.
@homebrew58603 жыл бұрын
Not sure if he is being a little paranoid but those two bands would not be the same without him. He made them better but also was great after he left.
@BeyondWrittenWords3 жыл бұрын
In every job 95% of the people just pose around, while 5% make all the actual work. Michael is a legend.
@lanenordgren76412 жыл бұрын
Great guitarist. Through Michael I discovered Ulrich Roth. Thank you Michael. You are an icon.
@macspy43525 жыл бұрын
He's always been one of the best rockguitarists, I think...
@strangevisions5162 Жыл бұрын
11:12 When your sister calls you a greedy wanker, you know something's wrong!
@gilbertrobles13745 жыл бұрын
I like this guy. Awesome content. Love that he chose to play music for joy n not for money
@mikereif18045 жыл бұрын
I think he's full of shit. There was nothing experimental about MSG. They even had a radio hit. The McCauley stuff was very commercial sounding as well.
@margueritemazzeo29044 ай бұрын
@@mikereif1804Hmm..who's full of shit here? I saw MSG in 1991 and they were great..the Scorpions were the commercial band 😅😂
@NDWoj4 жыл бұрын
People said "Michael Schenker is God".....and they were right!
@brainstain29045 жыл бұрын
I saw him in a small club in Seattle called Astro Park he was great and to see him that close up was amazing!
@donnyrankin83305 жыл бұрын
There’s been lots newcomers, and there still is. But Michael is still the best. Without him the modern NeoClassical movement never would have taken off. Yeah, I know, you all can preach that there’s Richie, and and Rory, and Excedrin.. Excedrin, but Michael was the piston that pumped it into a new level.
@dusty39135 жыл бұрын
Well, this is one side. He certaintly can't take credit for the years of Scorpions success that continued as a result of great songs. It's a bummer. I hope he and Rudolf are on good terms.
@jeffjackson96795 жыл бұрын
Saw a recent video interviewing Michael, and he's still bitter toward Rudolph for some reason or another. Kind of sad those two don't bury the hatchet, but Michael just doesn't seem to want to let his past with the band go. At some point hanging on to hatred and animosity towards other is like carrying a big bag of shit around your neck, just let it go, and if you can't, see a psychiatrist.
@orangecarbad88925 жыл бұрын
They are not on good terms at all.
@stevejang4211 Жыл бұрын
Including, undoubted guitar talent, here in Texas USA, back in 1979 and 1980s, most of the local guitar bands, players, and local fans in Dallas were awaiting for him to recooperate and make a come back, finally he did, I know, I was happly.
@namedeplume20225 жыл бұрын
Michael Schenker is a great guitarist, but UFO and MSG were never what the Scorpions became. Klaus, Rudolph, and Herman produced the hits. Yeah, ... Michael needed to get credit for a couple songs on Lovedrive, but it really is minor. Animal Magnetism, Blackout, and Love at First Sting had no input from Michael, nor did anything after or during the Roth years. Matthius Jabs has now played on 13 studio albums. The Scorpions are greater because of it. Michael and Uli wanted to do their own thing, and they missed the boat.
@TheOneAboveAll5 жыл бұрын
exactly. Michael is salty because he knows deep down inside that he fucked up. OH and he forgot where he got his 1st flying V. It was Rudolf's. Michael claims Rudolf copied the black and white flying V from him. But he forgets that Rudolf made it possible for Michael to play guitar in the first place. Up until UFO, he used all of Rudolf's hand me down guitars.
@davidjorgenpedersen80105 жыл бұрын
I Saw UFO at Winterland in San Francisco in 1976, Been a Michael Schenker fan ever since!
@songoflovemetalofficial5 жыл бұрын
I hope the make peace and get along and forgive
@anitarobinson95012 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite albums of his is an album called...The Odd Trio...his playing on that album is absolutely breathtaking...He played all the instruments on the album.
@crisscat20065 жыл бұрын
Michael is like Benjamin Button, the more time pass, he looks younger
@McMillanScottish3 жыл бұрын
Had the same thought
@margueritemazzeo29044 ай бұрын
Looks fantastic! He's 69 now and looks the same as here.😊❤🎉
@megalodon84735 жыл бұрын
So cool he needs TWO pairs of sunglasses
@youren85 жыл бұрын
Haha! I just noticed that before I read your comment.
@youren85 жыл бұрын
Actually three! He is wearing a pair if you look closely.
@sdrubskubs5 жыл бұрын
Michael Schenker is a great guitar player but he's a bit lunatic i guess.
@sisajtegabre4 жыл бұрын
@@sdrubskubs not a lunatic, he is genius and people often think that genius are strange.
@ericbrewer24093 жыл бұрын
Rudy will start to wear two pairs also.
@annetteryan51103 жыл бұрын
Michael all the way bro.. songwriting, creativity, innovative playing and a tremendous influence for his genre, as well as an impressive band history.. "MSG, UFO, SCORPION'S".. for decades, this guy has been a pioneer and a trailblazer!
@markredgrave16653 жыл бұрын
I remember reading that the sound engineer that was tasked with remastering and if necessary, remixing U.F.O.'s classic double live album Strangers in the Night, after listening closely the original master copies front to back, said" I don't know who their engineer was who recorded these live tracks on analog but this guy got their live sound absolutely perfect. Don't touch them, I would only be screwing up a masterpiece.
@1Phepsi3 жыл бұрын
Mike Clink was the engineer for the Lights Out, Obsession and Strangers In The Night albums.
@MikeConde5 жыл бұрын
So if im not mistaken @ 13:23...Michael played on 5 songs and licks through out Black Out album?