Michael Schenker The Rock Star of 80's Music & MSG Group

[@garywilliams8420]

Michael Schenker is the most influential rock guitarist ever. The most melodic guitar solos you'll ever listen to

[@AXEFLYERFV]

My number one guitarist !

[@emgex]

His stage presence, the cool looking black white Flying V.. He is the embodiment of Arena / Hard Rock Ballad and Melodic Rock music.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I Certainly agree Sir

[@wernerbeinhart6682]

one of the most underrated guitar gods on the planet. he never got the credit that he definitely deserves, which is a shame

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I always liked Michael Schenker as well.

[@walterevans2118]

Michael is possibly the most emotionally articulate and melodically aware rock guitar player ever to grace this Earth. ❤

[@AndyNyle]

Also Blackmore

[@greg-warsaw4708]

@@AndyNyle In fact, in this area of music MS and RB are my favourite ones, different but equally gifted and creative. I would never agree to put one above another: just Michael and Ritchie without any ranking between them. Or... I forgot somebody. Sometimes I think there has been another one on par of them, if not greater. An absolute, astral guitar god known to not so many. Listen to Electric Sun albums: he is German, called Ulrich Roth (performing as Uli John Roth) and he was MS's direct successor in the Scorpions.

[@AndyNyle]

@@greg-warsaw4708 Amen!

[@kevinmcguinness1113]

​@@greg-warsaw4708they have been my favourite three guitar players for 40 years ❤

[@alfredocintron5076]

Michael Schenker, one of the best guitar players of all time

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I always like Michael Schenker also.

[@leadguit1]

Michael is King

[@jamesbone105]

Thanks for uploading, I saw UFO in 1978 with Foreigner, my brother saw UFO a few times once at Day on the Green and he said your going to like the lead player for UFO, and I was blown away. I think Strangers in the Night is one of the best live albums ever. Yes Michael Schenker ROCKS.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

UFO in 1978 with Foreigner holly cow I think I was at that very concert, whats the likelihood, small world. The Flying V was so cool. Hey thank you ever so kindly for viewing I Certainly appreciate it.

[@mamamia6925]

Belongs to the best and most influential players in Hardrock and Metal. The world needs to know it!

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Oh yes, I remember it well, I bought all of MSG LP'S , Cool Guy. Thanks for viewing

[@leadguit1]

Michael is King

[@uwewi2062]

My Rockstar of the 70s

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I'm with you

[@barroncrist5779]

Being in The Scorpions at the young age of 15 and having released "Lonesome Crow" (1972) just hearing Michael play you knew he was going to be something big. UFO recognized Michael's talent and he transformed the band into one of the 70's best melodic rock acts of the decade. His solos ("Rock Bottom", "Let It Roll", "Shoot Shoot", "Too Hot To Handle") were jaw dropping.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I Met Rudolf Schenker and talked to him for quite a while, we talked about his brother, at the time he loved him so much, but yes indeed I am a fan of MSG Group.

[@rogeriomelo8244]

Verdade Michael Schenker é monstro da guitarra toca muito UFO é muito legal mágico ❤❤❤

[@williamapolinar1018]

I met michael in sedona az in the 80's. One of the first times he was sober, he told me his wife left him and took all the possesions, when he was living in az. He said " eddie van halen" ripped off his tone and licks! He was a very approachable guy, one of my biggest influences. Glad hes still alive!

[@brucedickinson12]

Saw him in 82 . And again in 2016 . Simply the best

[@RobertMullanax-ix7jy]

Saw ufo 1973,74,75,76,77,78,79 80...dallas tx rock balls off of brass monkey....m shcenker what a player dude can play his emotions,rare indeed,if i played V PLAY IT LIKE THE SCHENK.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

A lot of concerts Robert must have been a blast, I Met Michael's brother once Rudolf, we talked for about a half hour.

[@cjhenry41]

First saw him with UFO when they opened for Rush in 1977. So insane, when people watch him on video, they have zero concept of how loud he was, and yet how clean. Great songwriter. Listen to Force It or Lights Out and many songs he is playing lead from start to finish at different volumes. Many don't know that he wrote most of UFO's best songs. I've noticed over the years that my tone choices and the way I set up my pedals is unconsciously trying to mimic him. So I sound exactly like MS, if he had zero talent. Also Force It is the best rock album of all time, all other answers are wrong. Nice footage man and great sound on the video.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

So I sound exactly like MS, if he had zero talent Lol, yeah I Hear ya, very cool guy, IN THE ARENA sounds so awesome ultra loud, Appreciate you viewing Sir

[@derekclacton]

Force It is a fantastic album - there’s a reason why the added “Mother Mary” and “This Kids” to Strangers in the Night …

[@glenkepic3208]

Great comment! I saw UFO at Winterland for Force It. They were the opening act for i think Montrose. Those were the days,,,,

[@theguitartemplepriest]

@@glenkepic3208 Ah yes The great Ronnie Montrose I Saw him backing up ROBIN TROWER.

[@derekclacton]

@@glenkepic3208 Thanks :) Wow - UFO and Montrose at Winterland! Ronnie was an incredible guitarist. I was lucky enough to see the GAMMA 2 tour in the UK.

[@derekclacton]

Great video! Michael Schenker is a tremendous Teutonic talent … terrific tone, taste and melodic sense - his work with UFO was fantastic and he elevated Scorpions Lovedrive to another level. I was lucky to see him play live on the first two MSG tours :)

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I agree with your description, now video up tonight hope you like, thanks for viewing by the way.

[@jfo3000]

I started taking classical guitar lessons at age 12, 1974, right around then saw UFO, Phenomenon support tour on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert. Michael sounded great and looked cool. Rode my bike several miles to buy Phenomenon album the next day, and later the same for Force It. I learned most of my rock playing by ear from Michael. Of course Iommi, Lifeson, Trower, Box and Nugent too, but mostly from the great Michael Schenker.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

MSG Group was top Dog I'd say, Loved it, Don Kirshner's Rock Concert was the place to see all the good stuff, I was watching I dream of Jeannie yesterday and saw the credits for music & one of them in the credits was Don Kirshner, My eyes lite up, I play Kiesel Guitars Carvin FG1 Frank Gambale & Kiesel Aries H6 5 piece neck. Thanks for viewing Sir appreciate it.

[@jackwilkie6632]

I bought the Phenomenon album when I first heard of UFO in 1975 I was a little late to the party.

[@carlosw1687]

Michael Schenker is MUCH, MUCH, MUCH better than Van Halen but sadly much less known. I listen to Michael Schenker since I was 5 years old when I was given a Headstone the Best of UFO cassette tape as a birthday gift from my uncle the rocker in the family. I was instantly in love with UFO and MS

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I Also was a bigger MSG Fan than Van, Not discounting him in any way because one can't, but yes I liked Michael Schenker better as a songwriter anyway.

[@walterevans2118]

I think EVH did more to expand the instrument’s sonic vocabulary than everybody else of his generation by popularising so many then unique rule breaking techniques but Michael was a player of extraordinary emotional articulacy , original tone and melodic awareness who was also in a class of his own…His compositions like Into the Arena, Captain Nemo, There Has to be Another Way, etc were like emotionally structured storytelling narratives which were just beautiful and extraordinary. And at the time when the rest of the guitar playing world were all trying to copy Eddie and be clones of him Michael was one of the very few players who pre dated Edward and kept his own original identity as a a player…Michael was a great inspiration to me as a player myself going right back to the mid 1970s when he was the engine which made UFO fly.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

@@walterevans2118 Well I'd say your statement is sound, I can agree with you.

[@SPak-rt2gb]

​@@walterevans2118 Well said. There wouldn't (maybe) a EVH, Randy Rhoads, and many good guitarist after his influence.

[@user-kt5jf1st3x]

Да, да, да!! Майкл самый лучший! 👍👍👍Лучше всех!

[@timpokrywka7026]

All time favorite guitarist. Saw him open for scorpions in Madrid Spain in the 80s. Scorpions did the World wide live tour. MSG stole the show. It was fantastic seeing a packed soccer stadium singing MSG/UFO songs.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Love MSG as well, sounds like a great Memory & Great Times, Tim thank you ever so kindly for Viewing I certainly appreciate it, Don't forget to tell a friend of the Temple.

[@dannyhood7433]

Michaels brother Rudolf schenker said of micheal (9 years younger?) Said he would play rhythm for Micheal and Micheal played lead at very young age. Rudolf said 'Micheal just had good feel for notes". Natural

[@dieterschanzerbschonsmrics3528]

Simon Phillps' drumming is exceptional

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Sir Yes Sir, I agree, Thank you for viewing my video I certainly appreciate it.

[@jewrue7975]

One of my fav all time!!

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I was a big Michael Shenker fan also, thanks for viewing I appreciate it

[@joereilly5254]

Pure .brilliance one of my favourite guitar players of all time what a great tone

[@AndreObremski]

Michael has the wonderful gift of having so much emotional feeling in his fast and slow playing....not all well known players have that ability. He doesn't use a sweep picking technique, but still achieves a fabulous neo classical style of play when he wishes too. His playing still moves me today as much as ever and he's living proof of doing what your gifted at and meant to do in this life keeps you young. Very much looking forward to what he creates and releases next. Keep rocking Magic Michael 🎸 👍.

[@cryptadventures]

Sir yes Sir I agree with you, Hearing his music brings me back to a moment in time as well. MSG Great Band. Great to hear from you and thank you for viewing.

[@bryaninamarillo4804]

Great video. I had the honor of catching the UFO reunion tour at the coach house in southern California. I got to meet the other 3 inside, and then Michael outside at his tour coach. We shook hands and I learned a bunch of stuff watching him play.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Thank you Sir I appreciate that always good to hear.

[@richardw9863]

The 1 and only 🐐..............

[@xjbomb4463]

Could be the most gifted guitarist ever.has something knowbody has

[@BanalayerPete1972]

Michael and Gary Moore were Europe's best guitarists when EVH became famous. One listen to Shoot Shoot from the live album convinced me that Schenker was seriously talented. You could memorize the entire Rock Bottom solo from that album within days - it was that emotionally affecting.

[@luisvillarreal5262]

Cool. Anything with Michael Schenker, Rocks. He’s on my top 5 G.O.A.T. Guitarists list. I believe he’s coming back to my home town later this year. I missed him the last time, I won’t him this time. 🎸🤘🏼👍

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I myself was watching Michael Schenker last night in fact, Glad you enjoyed the video Luis, Thanks for viewing.

[@SuperfectaRocks]

Not only one of the greats but without a doubt Michael also had the greatest cockney Teutonic accent we’ve ever heard

[@antrygis1]

I loved UFO. But when Michael came out with the first MSG or solo album it was obvious that he was extending the amount of guitar playing that was not in songs before. And I loved him getting back w/UFO for Walk On Water...that is WOW. and saw them live. such a noise from an audience with a median age of 37? And still today he is tossing out the melodies right and left. So, I believe that the solo or 1st MSG period was the turning point for the rest of his career. Check out 2023 at Rockpalast recording. Still great.

[@rooster4906]

Michael is a very good guitarist, fantastic, kudos to him and he has been going for years, that tells you everything, just listen to the tone and sound of his guitar, it's amazing

[@johnkelly4252]

Seen Micheal live so far 41 times and my goal is 50 shows - also was in paradise valley mall in AZ and ran into him while he was shopping !

[@johnnyhunt9447]

This is Great Michael has been still is up at Top of my Favorite Guitar Player’s a friend had a Scorpions Album with Michael then UFO Rocked Hard then through his Solo years I started getting to see him live early 80’s have seen him him 8 times live would have been 10 but he cancelled a couple and that was his only thing The McAuley Schenker Really Good went to see them and it was just the 2 of them playing acoustic and we were sitting on 2nd row got to meet and hang out with him I Really Loved that Album in 95 when original UFO released Wished that would have been longer in the last several years have seen him with Scorpions Rhythm section and saw him just last year! Thank You Great Video!

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I agree with your statement

[@stratman1021]

Excellent video of my all time favorite. I remember first hearing that feedback intro on Let it Roll coming from my brother's room back when I was 11 in '75. Then the power chords next that intro lead and I was bouncing off the ceiling. It was that moment that I wanted to play guitar. It was an epiphany. Great channel! Subscribed!

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Thank you ever so kindly for viewing I certainly do appreciate it, Michael Schenker The MSG Group I myself was a huge fan. Happy you subscribed.

[@dufusmcphearson3095]

One of the GOAT.

[@michaelblankenau3129]

Glad you put this together . I was so blown away by Schenker , particularly when he was with UFO . I always wanted that magic to continue… you did a great job on this video .

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Well thank you, very kind, I met Rudolf Schenker once, I said You know who you look like ? Who ? Michael Shcenker , yes yes he is my brother, it was funny, I should have known Rudolf but I didn't expect to see him, I was surprised i guess lol. Loved MSG

[@swede7160]

My guitar hero nr 1!Fantastic player!My fav albums are Lights Out and Assault Attack.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Mine as well, seems you enjoy that RAW guitar tone, MSG Group was fantastic, glad you liked the video.

[@guitarexploration]

Awesome.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Thank You Sir Appreciate it, Always Loved The Michael Schenker Group MSG

[@claytonknight3078]

The master, hands down!

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Loved MSG Group also

[@YvanGravel]

My favorite !🎸🎸

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Great pic, one of mine as well.

[@jackwilkie6632]

I saw the MSG in 1981 awesome show

[@justine_holloway]

The greatest rock guitarist of them all imo. Especially his work with UFO in the 70s, which is the absolute pinnacle of rock music as far as I am concerned. Particularly the album 'Phenomenon' with its insanely beautiful ballads, and the Rock Bottom solo, of course! and also 'Force It'.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I loved MSG, Certainly as a Rock Guitarist Michael Schenker was a Top Dog & a pretty cool guy.

[@antrygis1]

A good compilation. But the only thing I didn't like was after Michael talks about doing the double live album Live at Budokan you put up the END of MSG where Michael is playing a gem, "Lipstick Traces" from UFO's 1st album. Cool But I saw them in 84 w/Gary in Chicago on the Built to Destroy Tour. It fell apart and I guess he was contracted again for Japan. Because Christ Glen left, Gary was replaced by awful Ray Kennedy on vocals and that was it. Cozy sought the $$$ and he left after Budokan or after that tour and they once again got a Rainbow member Graham Bonnet because Gary left; and also Paul Raymond on keys and guitar too. Assault Attack was produced by Martin Birch and that was the best sounding album, Bonnet flashed onstage and gets kicked out and Gary is back for Reading-they were headliners! So, it's a jumble to skip to the last line-up there. Once again, Michael's burnt out and comes back with a partner...McCauley. And thus was able to retain the MSG name McCauley-Schenker Group. I've seen it before but the Japanese bit is funny because Michael is speaking with his English accent. He has been around the world so so many times. A legend of the 80's 70's too and still to this day. Amen.

[@glenkepic3208]

Thank you so much for this! I started playing guitar 'for real' at 15 in '72. It's great Michael mentioned Leslie West. I'd known this story already. Him, Sab and ABB got me started. Once i started learning my way, Michael was a huge influence. Bought Phenomenon days after hearing Rock Bottom on KSAN SF. all in there after. Saw him with UFO for Force It at Winterland, Keystone PA in '84 then Heritage Theater Campbell in '15. Great every time. Lucky enough to gig some UFO, last in '05 with Too Hot To Handle. 2 V's now (IBZ RR Sr, Cort Arrow). Should be three,,,i should have bought that import Dean Retro MSG V i saw in '07. I don't think Dean can make these anymore. Rock ON!!

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Thanks Glen, Yes indeed he was a Force, I Myself recall Hearing him for the 1st time and said Holly Cow who's this guy, absolutely Loved MSG, For me it was the song IN THE ARENA I thought that was so tough. I Met his brother one day and I said Hello ! MAN You know who you look like? Who he said, MICHAEL SHENKER, He said he is my brother, I said ya right, yes yes he is my brother and HE OPENED UP HIS WALLER TO SHOW HIS LAST NAME IN HIS WALLET, I said before he showed me OH Your RUDOLF SHENKER ! Yes I kid you not, True, I should have known who he was just wasn't extincting it, Yup that happened to me.

[@glenkepic3208]

@@theguitartemplepriest Great story and thanx for the reply. Wow!! I don't know when or where your 'meeting' took place but it seems like the Schenker bros have been on the 'outs' for a few years now. sad, really. Not getting any younger. If i recall correctly Francis was shall we say dismissed from 'Scorps for some shady financial doings. I think he was playing bass with Michael when i saw them in '15. Maybe this is why. I hope they've patched things up. Time is tight. btw, Michael was right,,,,Leslie West did play a V but mostly for slide. ha, i recall an interview in '72 (cover story, first GP i ever had) where he said he took the neck pick up out and used the cavity as an ashtray,,,,i hope he was joking. y'all knew this, i know. Play on !!

[@theguitartemplepriest]

@@glenkepic3208 Very sad indeed, it was 18 years ago when i met Rudolf, and he said point blank right into my eye's I'M PROUD OF MY BROTHER, Michael said in an interview my brother RIPPED me off my entire life, I'm the one who wrote the hits, I Believe him

[@glenkepic3208]

Was Michael there? @@theguitartemplepriest As much as i dig Michael, this sounds like sour grapes to me. They gotta fix this. Hate to say it, but i believe The Scorps were a bigger band. I saw them for Black Out and love the Uli era too.OK, LoveDrive was great. I knew Michael could be tempermental so was expecting the worst in '15 when he was having problems with one of his guitars. He had 4 ready to go,,,I'll call them Yin and Yang, Gold Foil, Kaliedascope and MSG. He started off with Y&Y. Sounded great but during i believe the second song, he breaks a string. it's cool, hands it to a tech and plays i believe GF. Plays tune and gets Y&Y back. Sounds killer but starts acting up again,,,,output jack....He's frustrated... I'm thinking 'this is it,,,he's going off..." Walks behind a screen.... Calmly walks back on stage with something else (can't recall what). Still ruled. As a testament to the sound at The Heritage Theater, Y&Y really did sound the best. Still killer kleen thru...Man, i read all these guitars were stolen just months later. what a bringdown. Rock on.

[@janiterinadrum1627]

I saw UFO in Louisville in about 1979. I’m not sure if that was the night they were recording strangers in the night because I know they recorded in Louisville and maybe Chicago a couple of places but they were awesome. I’ve never seen a guitar player up close like that… not one that played like Michael did.. his phrasing and placement was really inspiring for anybody trying to play the guitar he does it different than other people.. it’s not necessarily blue based or based he just does it the way he does it and it’s very interesting as a musician to watch someone like that play

[@theguitartemplepriest]

( I saw UFO in Louisville in about 1979 ) I think I was there also What a small world, I agree with your statement , I was a big Schenker fan MSG That is. Thanks for viewing .

[@stevehall6526]

Such a talented artist and player . Truly gifted.

[@knutklotz5263]

Vielen

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

We’ve loved Schenker since his days w/UFO(“Strangers In The Night” is a MUST HAVE LP). Really enjoyed the MacAuley days, just couldn’t get past that hair, LOL!😂🎧

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Lol, Thank you for viewing am happy you enjoyed the video.

[@why-sv6gl]

Good~best choic💛thanks

[@theguitartemplepriest]

You're welcome 😊

[@326vince]

Love you Michael,but what the heck are you talking about. When you get up? You didn’t finish the sentence when I get up I pray . Most important part of my day. And sometimes I forget. But mostly I pray when I say goodnight. God bless all musicians sharing the talent god gave you. That’s one thing I’ve really wasted. I played drums as a kid. Guitar at 15. And then writing songs. Right now the world needs great music. So all who play please share the music you make!

[@theguitartemplepriest]

God bless all musicians sharing the talent god gave you. Thank you sir I agree with that message

[@rogeriomelo8244]

Michael Schenker o mestre da flying V gosto muito do seu trabalho acho demais❤❤

[@user-kt5jf1st3x]

Майкл Шенкер 😍❤

[@ClaudeGillet-gv8xu]

Avec U.F.O. . Sur lovedrive . Et M.S.G. magnifique

[@ponzo1967]

Alot has been said on Richie Blackmore's influence on Malmsteen but not so much about Michael's influence on him.

[@smgs4life2]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Thank you ever so kindly Deborah, very happy you liked the video and are a fan of MSG.

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

The reason I picked up a guitar.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

The Flying V, So cool

[@user-kt5jf1st3x]

Я смотрю Майкла часто, очень часто! В основном, конечно , с UFO, с ними он мне нравится больше всего! Так же люблю MSG с Барденом.Он все- равно отличается от других,, он на другом уровне, хотя отличных гитаристов много.

[@arthurmurfitt7698]

Thanks for the video. One of my biggest influences. What’s that cover song he’s doing at the end? It sounds familiar….

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Your very welcome Arthur, not sure about that song, very happy you enjoyed my video.

[@peteyoung7665]

80's music?!What are you talking about.Schenker did his first album in 1973 and then did some of the best rock albums of all time trough out the 70's.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

MSG Without doubt great stuff & a cool guy

[@BlueAltaMultimedia]

He’s one of my favs, but wasn’t Schenker more at his peak in the 70s? The 80s seemed more like little clubs and rumors of drug problems. Many of the 80s guitarist wanted to play like him.

[@smokeaguitar3019]

M S complaining he needs something. Yep. I remember. Many types of things.Good things dangerous things toxic things etc. Hair stylists practice time toxic substances fast rides. Took a world to keep him on stage alive. I bet he is a WAY better guy now.

[@henryfearless3017]

EVH WHOOO?.....

[@ahmetselimylmazer3318]

4:10 song name pls

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Greetings, That song was a cover song Michael did by the band MOUNTAIN named Mississippi Queen . Written by guitarist Leslie West of Mountain.

[@ahmetselimylmazer3318]

Thank you for answer

[@SPak-rt2gb]

​@@ahmetselimylmazer3318 That is the solo in the song "Let it Roll" not Mississippi Queen

[@SPak-rt2gb]

​@@theguitartemplepriest It's part of the solo in the song "Let it Roll"

[@jeffreymiddleton4063]

Rock bottomxsmokes enoughvsaid

[@dannyhood7433]

He had an accident during early 90s? Cancelled the show in fresrag ca. I had my ticket but had little interest Great white . I was pissed didnt even go. I couldnt sit through another great white set list.I probably disslike schenkar for having a singer. I wanted Deja vu pleasurett (i cant remember name? instrumental shit.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Instead of Frank Marino it was Electric Light Orchestra Probable Lol, Just kidding, but I know what you mean, Thanks Danny, 100th video up next

[@xjbomb4463]

There are900 vh clones .you can't clone this guy

[@robertburke784]

I love Michael Schenker's playing, but I cant stand him McAuley/Schenker days! That's when I stopped listening to him. Give me Gary Barden any day of the week.