UFO
Biography
Vocalist Phil Mogg, guitarist Mick Bolton, bassist Pete Way, and drummer Andy Parker formed the British space metal outfit UFO in 1969. Originally known as Hocus Pocus, the group, which took the name UFO in honor of a London club, debuted in 1971 with UFO 1. Both the album and its follow-up, the same year's Flying, found great success in Japan, France, and Germany, but went barely noticed in the band's native country; as a result, their third effort, 1972's Live, was released only in Japan.
In 1974, Bolton left the group; after brief trial runs with ex-Pink Fairies guitarist Larry Wallis and future Whitesnake member Bernie Marsden, former Scorpion Michael Schenker stepped in as a permanent replacement in time to record 1974's Phenomenon, which sported a harder-edged guitar sound. After 1975's Force It and 1976's No Heavy Petting brought UFO increased visibility with American audiences, keyboardist Paul Raymond joined for 1977's Lights Out. However, after 1978's Obsession, Schenker left the group, first to rejoin the Scorpions and later to form his own band. Despite the addition of guitarist Paul Chapman, the next UFO LP, No Place to Run, failed to match the success of its predecessors.
Selected Discography
I would love to find "one hour space rock" somewhere.Sa w them live at the TEMPLE in london in 72 outta sight
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Etta James's bio is mix with the band UFO's discography, can somebody fix that????
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"Few R&B singers have endured tragic travails on the monumental level that Etta James has and remain on earth to talk about it."
And apparently she did not. Remain on Earth, that is. A UFO took her away. |
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Michael Schenker looks like hell in that picture. He looks like an old black lady! ;)
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Nice pic and bio of crank-ho Etta James. If you get turned on listening to her sing, you have serious freakin freudian issues boy!
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Hey greggrw29 whatever you listen to its made you the piece of s**t that you submit! UFO forever cabron!
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In my opinion the most underrated band of all time. To this day I am still amazed by how many people have never had the pleasure of listening to UFO. I love em !!
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And on the 10th day GOD created UFO. What a band Lights Out among the best albums ever, and may all the new bands out lsiten and learn!
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I have been a fan since 1974, Phenomenon. Saw them in the seventies twice with Schenker, then saw them with Atomic Tommy M in Dallas in the mid 80's, then lastly on the Walk on Water tour in Tucson in the mid 90's. Have all of their albums. Still love every song and every chord and lick. Phil Mogg rules the world.
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I saw them in the late 70's, can't remember the year ('79?)but they were on a triple bill with Judas Priest and some other un-memorable opener at Paramount NW in Portland. What a great show! My brother saw them last summer and reported that nithing had changed, they still kick a**.
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UFO with Schenker and Chapman were both excellent. The photo on this site is of the bands "Phil Mogg solo band era" And the current incantation is not that great either. But UFO from the early 70's through the first breakup and then again with Walk on Water was absolutely awesome. Covenant and Sharks are not horrbile either.
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No Place to run was the best record they made. It had an mystical edge-way ahead of its time. Too bad you you can't hear it or purchase it locally.
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Saw UFO across the street from the Agora Ballroom at the Fabulous Fox Theatre a couple of years later...with Paul Chapman. We stupid youngsters were very mad that Schenker was not there and we all shouted at Chapman that he was not Schenker. He smiled, gritted his teeth and shredded every UFO song... WOW! He was outstanding! We all learned a rock and roll lesson that night...
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Saw UFO at the Agora Ballroom in Atlanta on October 10, 1978. One of the great shows ever for this band. It was general admission so I sat on the floor in front of Schenker, stage left... Met him after the show. Signs of what was to come. He was absolutely plastered. But what a show. Nobody played scales like this genius...too bad he can't quit fighting with the band.
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Just saw them in April 08' in Nashville with meet and greet tix. The 12th time I have seen them and my third meeting with my British buds Phil Mogg and Paul Chapman. If ya aint seen em' ya ortta!!!!!!! ! ! ! Strangers in the Night has been voted the best LIVE Album ever by spin and Rolling Stone!!! The new remasters are out now
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... thought they were at their peak around 1978-1979. Chicago radio played them heavily.
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Saw them live in the mid 70s. Unbelieveabl e ! Schenker in a white spotlight, white leather, long white hair,playin' R o c k bottom on his white flyin' V. Still stuck in my mind so many years past.
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I hope they can contract on Pandora to get "UFO1" and "Flying" on here. The early years with Mick Bolton were classic! "Phenomenon" is also very good, after that, the formula takes hold. Still very good up to 1978, but don't bother beyond.
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Best straight ahead rock band of all time. Strangers in the Night best live album. Rock Bottom best live guitar solo. Cheri best song about a stripper. Michael Shenker playing with UFO best guitarist. He shifted gears and transitions to create seamless "licks" that were a part of the song better than anyone. I feel sorry for everyone that didnt get to see them live with Shenker.
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Yep, one of the awesome bands of the 70's that was underrated for some reason.
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I've been a huge fan of these guys ever since "Strangers in the Night" back in 1979, although I don't feel they ever got the credit they deserved!
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never herd of em'
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UFO A GOOD BAND WHEN THEY GOT MICHAEL SCHENKER BUT UFO WAS A GOOD BAND IN THE 70'S AND 80'S
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Awesome group! Schenker was, and will always be, the best rock guitarist!
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Love these guys!!
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How can they not mention the greatest live album of all time, Strangers In The Night?
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