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11-16-2007, 07:10 AM
Ok introducing one of the best rock bands ever during the 1970's early 80's and mid 90's, UFO. UFO are one of the greatest bands ever but then again not many knew them, most know a few songs by them but don't know who the band was
The Line up
Phill Mogg (Vocals) This guy had a set of pipes on him, and most who have tryed to cover ufo songs have been unable to match the consistancy and vocal masterpiece this guy could give
Pete Way (bass) Always delivering a powerful bassline to the songs, crazy guy and often more animated on stage than the guitarist, always carried the songs with the drummer while the lead guitarist was blasting out masterful solo's
Andy Parker (drums) Consistant and very talented, often left carrying songs in places with the bassist while solos are being played.
Michael Schenker (guitar) One of the most talented guitarists ive ever heard, sure there are others who are as good, but this guy not only could deliver killer solo's he also composed and wrote alot of music, in his first time in the band he did not speak a word of english but still managed to compose some of the classics we have today, he still tours today but his health isnt what it used to be due to constantly fighting alcoholism. Famous for playing the Flying V
i cant narrow down which songs really are worth listening to as most of them are, but the main ones are
Doctor Doctor
Rock Bottom
Space child
Let it Roll
Out in the Street
Lights Out
Too Hot to Handle
Love to Love
Only you can rock me
They did a live performance in chicago in 1979 recognised as one of the best ever live rock performances ever,
The band wiki can be found here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFO_(band)
Later that year, the band went on tour and recorded the live album, Strangers In The Night. Strangers was a critical and commercial success and stands as one of the most influential live rock albums of the 1970s (along with Thin Lizzy's Live and Dangerous, Kiss's Alive! and Peter Frampton's Frampton Comes Alive).
Here are some videos of songs by them, most are live and early but still have the raw passion, even tho audio isnt brilliant.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qP_OqOJ8ug Rock Bottom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWJoj-sWYvU Doctor Doctor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHF7qMhBf4Y Give her the gun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgugGgmI_Tw Space Child
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZzZUyD00Fg Only you can rock me
EDIT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5XPr4tuVHU&feature=related - too hot to handle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aatjerFCRP8&feature=related - Lights out (AWESOME!!!)
and just to wet your apetite here is a song by the guitarist in his own band after leaving ufo
Michael Schenker Captain Nemo - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBWRELywD3w
Michael Schenker In the Arena - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaX4tLsrPRY
Hope you all enjoyed reading my piece about UFO, Hope u guys like them, and feedback is welcome :) ive got all ufo songs so if u wana listen contact me and i can setup a stream so u can tune in if u like :)
The Line up
Phill Mogg (Vocals) This guy had a set of pipes on him, and most who have tryed to cover ufo songs have been unable to match the consistancy and vocal masterpiece this guy could give
Pete Way (bass) Always delivering a powerful bassline to the songs, crazy guy and often more animated on stage than the guitarist, always carried the songs with the drummer while the lead guitarist was blasting out masterful solo's
Andy Parker (drums) Consistant and very talented, often left carrying songs in places with the bassist while solos are being played.
Michael Schenker (guitar) One of the most talented guitarists ive ever heard, sure there are others who are as good, but this guy not only could deliver killer solo's he also composed and wrote alot of music, in his first time in the band he did not speak a word of english but still managed to compose some of the classics we have today, he still tours today but his health isnt what it used to be due to constantly fighting alcoholism. Famous for playing the Flying V
i cant narrow down which songs really are worth listening to as most of them are, but the main ones are
Doctor Doctor
Rock Bottom
Space child
Let it Roll
Out in the Street
Lights Out
Too Hot to Handle
Love to Love
Only you can rock me
They did a live performance in chicago in 1979 recognised as one of the best ever live rock performances ever,
The band wiki can be found here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFO_(band)
Later that year, the band went on tour and recorded the live album, Strangers In The Night. Strangers was a critical and commercial success and stands as one of the most influential live rock albums of the 1970s (along with Thin Lizzy's Live and Dangerous, Kiss's Alive! and Peter Frampton's Frampton Comes Alive).
Here are some videos of songs by them, most are live and early but still have the raw passion, even tho audio isnt brilliant.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qP_OqOJ8ug Rock Bottom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWJoj-sWYvU Doctor Doctor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHF7qMhBf4Y Give her the gun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgugGgmI_Tw Space Child
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZzZUyD00Fg Only you can rock me
EDIT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5XPr4tuVHU&feature=related - too hot to handle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aatjerFCRP8&feature=related - Lights out (AWESOME!!!)
and just to wet your apetite here is a song by the guitarist in his own band after leaving ufo
Michael Schenker Captain Nemo - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBWRELywD3w
Michael Schenker In the Arena - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaX4tLsrPRY
Hope you all enjoyed reading my piece about UFO, Hope u guys like them, and feedback is welcome :) ive got all ufo songs so if u wana listen contact me and i can setup a stream so u can tune in if u like :)
