Michael Schenker and Axl Rose release “Love to Love” taken from the highly acclaimed new album “My Years with UFO.” The incredible lineup is rounded out by Derek Sherinian on keys, Barry Sparks on bass and Brian Tichy on drums.
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Produced by Michael Schenker and Michael Voss, the new album “My Years With UFO” marks the 50th anniversary of Schenker‘s era with UFO, spanning from 1972 to 1978. Touring the globe as a teenager, Schenker became a driving force behind some of UFO‘s most loved tracks, such as “Doctor Doctor,” “Rock Bottom,” “Lights Out” and many more.
Although Michael Schenker’s era with UFO spanned only six years, his influence as a young songwriter and exceptional guitarist had already left a lasting mark on the world of rock. During these meteoric years, the UFO albums “Phenomenon,” “Force It,” “No Heavy Petting,” “Lights Out,” “Obsession,” and the seminal live album “Strangers in the Night” were recorded, each contributing significantly to the genre. “Strangers in the Night” particularly stands out as one of the most influential live rock albums of all time and is still regarded as a cornerstone in any Rock enthusiast’s collection.
In this celebratory album, Michael Schenker presents 11 of UFO’s greatest hits from this magical era with an impressive lineup of guest stars. Joining Schenker on this journey are Derek Sherinian on keys, Brian Tichy on drums, and Barry Sparks on bass.
The stellar roster of guest artists includes Axl Rose, Slash, Kai Hansen, Roger Glover, Joey Tempest, Biff Byford, Jeff Scott Soto, John Norum, Dee Snider, Joel Hoekstra, Joe Lynn Turner, Carmine Appice, Adrian Vandenberg, Michael Voss, Stephen Pearcy, and Erik Grönwall.
This album is the introduction to an upcoming trilogy, as Michael Schenker has signed an exclusive three-album deal with earMUSIC, with additional albums to follow in 2025 and 2026.
“My Years with UFO” will be released worldwide on earMUSIC on September 20, 2024, and is now available for Pre-Order here: https://schenker.lnk.to/MYWU
Tracklist:
01. Natural Thing (feat. Dee Snider & Joel Hoekstra)
02. Only You Can Rock Me (feat. Joey Tempest & Roger Glover)
03. Doctor Doctor (feat. Joe Lynn Turner & Carmine Appice)
04. Mother Mary (feat. Slash & Erik Grönwall)
05. This Kids (feat. Biff Byford)
06. Love To Love (feat. Axl Rose)
07. Lights Out (feat. Jeff Scott Soto & John Norum)
08. Rock Bottom (feat. Kai Hansen)
09. Too Hot Too Handle (feat. Joe Lynn Turner, Adrian Vandenberg & Carmine Appice)
10. Let It Roll (feat. Michael Voss)
11. Shoot Shoot (feat. Stephen Pearcy)