Michael Schenker Group

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Past members See below		Genres Hard rock, Heavy metal

Years active 1979 (1979)–1986, 1992–present Labels ChrysalisCapitolImpactShrapnelIn-akustik Associated acts UFOMcAuley Schenker GroupScorpions Origin London, United Kingdom (1979) Members Michael Schenker, Graham Bonnet, Gary Barden Albums The Michael Schenker, Assault Attack, Temple of Rock, Built to Destroy, Rock Will Never Die

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The Michael Schenker Group (often abbreviated as M.S.G.) is a guitar-oriented hard rock band formed in 1979 by former Scorpions and UFO guitarist, Michael Schenker. In 1986, Schenker and vocalist Robin McAuley formed the McAuley Schenker Group, which lasted until 1993. After that, in 1996 the Michael Schenker Group was reformed.

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The music is best described as mostly melodic hard rock with progressive undertones. Schenker is famous for his half-black, half-white Gibson Flying V electric guitar and for his unorthodox approach to lead guitar. He is sponsored by Dean Guitars and is well known in the neo-classical genre.

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Studio albums

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The Michael Schenker Group (1980)

MSG (1981)

Assault Attack (1982)

Built to Destroy (1983)

Written in the Sand (1996)

The Unforgiven (1999)

Be Aware of Scorpions (2001)

Arachnophobiac (2003)

Tales of Rock'n'Roll (2006)

In the Midst of Beauty (2008)

Bridge the Gap (2013)

Spirit on a Mission (2015)

Cover albums

Heavy Hitters (2005)

By Invitation Only (2011)

Live albums

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One Night at Budokan (1982) (UK Silver)

Rock Will Never Die (1984)

BBC Radio 1 Live in Concert (1993)

The Michael Schenker Story Live (1997)

The Unforgiven World Tour (1999)

The Mad Axeman Live (2007)

Walk the Stage: The Official Bootleg Box Set (2009)

The 30th Anniversary Concert – Live in Tokyo (2010)

Current members

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Michael Schenker - lead guitar (1979-1986, 1992–present)

Wayne Findlay - keyboard, rhythm guitar & backing vocals (1999–present)

Herman Rarebell - drums (2010, 2011–present)

Doogie White - lead vocals (2011, 2012–present)

Francis Buchholz - bass (2012–present)

Former members

Lead vocals:

Gary Barden (1980–1981, 1982-1984, 2008–2010)

Graham Bonnet (1982)

Derek St. Holmes, plus guitar (1983)

Ray Kennedy (1984)

Roland Jones, plus guitar (1984-85)

Leif Sundin (1995–1997, 2007–2008)

David Van Landing (1997–1999, 2011, 2012) (died 17 November 2015 in a car accident)

Kelly Keeling (1999, 2000)

Keith Slack (1999)

Chris Logan (2001–2004, 2006)

Jari Tiura (2006-2007)

Robin McAuley (1986-1994, 2012)

Keyboards:

Don Airey (session 1980, 2008, 2011)

Paul Raymond, plus guitar (1980–1981, 2011)

Tommy Eyre (session 1982)

Andy Nye (1982–1984)

Claude Gaudette (session 1996)

Seth Bernstein, plus guitar (1997–1999)

Bass:

Billy Sheehan (1979)

Mo Foster (session 1980)

Chris Glen (1980–1983, 2008–2009, 2010, 2011)

Dennis Feldman (1984)

Barry Sparks (1996-1998, 1999-2000)

John Onder (1999)

Rev Jones (2001–2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012)

Stuart Hamm (2003)

Pete Way (2006, 2011)

Neil Murray (2008, 2010, 2011)

Elliott "Dean" Rubinson (2010-2011, 2012)

Drums:

Denny Carmassi (1979)

Simon Phillips (1980, 2008, 2010, 2011)

Cozy Powell (1980–1982)

Ted McKenna (1983–1984, 2008)

Shane Gaalaas (1996–2000)

Jeff Martin (2001, 2006)

Jeremy Colson (2003)

Pete Holmes (2004-2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

Chris Slade (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)

Carmine Appice (2010, 2011)

Songs

Into the ArenaThe Michael Schenker Group · 1980
Armed and ReadyThe Michael Schenker Group · 1980
Doctor DoctorOne Night at Budokan · 1982

References

Michael Schenker Group Wikipedia

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