@@j.thompson9899 he is so underrated, right? I always believed he deserved more recognition. That guitar solo of Rock Bottom is one of the best of all time!
For me he is the finest rock guitarist of all time. I have heard no one else play with the same incredible sense of melody and feel. And yes his very best work was with UFO in the 70s but there was some great stuff with MSG as well, in the 80s, some incredible solos! like on 'Looking for love' - beyond sublime. He will always be the best of the best as far as I am concerned.
Michael is the best. I met him when he lived in az. He was still drinking and told me some great stories. He said ge would have never considered the rolling stones. Michael could have been huge but he was drinking too much and it ruined his career. Thank god hes sober and im so happy for him.
Didn't know about a few of these bands wanting to recruit Michael Schenker. I'm a huge fan of his! Especially with Scorpions! But even more of a UFO fan because of him. Great video, thanks for the info!
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I think Schenker was wary of joining bands because of being screwed over by his brother & the business early in his career. The guy was an original not into the fame game who's sound & style was imitated & commercialized for cooperate metal in the 80s & after. That said, Schenker in Motorhead woulda been fuckin KILLER! Fun Fact: The MOTT THE HOOPLE connection was real, in fact Ian Hunter's son & Schenker's son formed a band called The Audio Cartel in Brooklyn Ny in 2007. I remember the name being out there.
Around the time Michael was asked to join UFO, he was approached by The Rolling Stones management to audition. MIck Taylor had just left the band and they needed someone. Michael turned them down because he was afraid from all the rumors he heard about the band. Plus, he feared he'd have the same fate as the late Brian Jones.
I've seen the following guitarists live - Page, Clapton, Beck, Blackmore, Iommi, SRV, Rhoads, EVH, Dimebag, Bonamassa , Michael Schenker and more. Out of all of these, Michael Schenker was the best.
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Michael was also involved in an attempt for Mott the Hoople to reform in the early '80s. He was a big fan of Mott and Ian Hunter, but it didn't happen for reasons not relating directly to him. He nearly teamed up with Ian Hunter in late '84, but that was the time of the fire at Michael's house.
I was so Lucky to see Michael when he was in U.F.O. twice he’s a tremendous talent he was 1 of 2 guitarist I can honestly say I was amazed at just how great that they really are. My other favorite is Ted Nugent both these guys were so talented and underrated how these 2 guitarist aren’t in the RNRHOF is just unbelievable they were both amazing players !! As far as you asking what we think about Michael joining these 5 bands well if Michael hadn’t already made a name for himself then possibly he may have !! Michael’s career was blossoming in UFO he had written some incredible licks and riffs with them he participated in 1 of the greatest live albums ever recorded “Strangers in the night” it was a shame that Phil Moog punched him because that ended maybe 2 of the best song writers ever collaboration,Michael is going to go down as a great guitarist who many say was their biggest influence !! In Michael’s words “ Keep on Rocking “ !!
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I seriously doubt that Michael was the one who approached them. He has always expressed a desire to do his own thing and be the captain of his own destiny.
AS great as Michael is I don't think he is the kind of musician who would work well stepping into another equally great guitarists shoes like taking Randy Rhoads spot for instance or joining Thin Lizzy., he doesn't strike me as a "hired gun" kind of player in the same way a Joe Satriani or Steve Morse are. He is too much of a leader not a joiner although he did hook up with Ratt briefly which was very cool.
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@@rockandrollgaragetv yes, it is, in a much more dramatic way, if you asked the girl to dance and she said no, thanks it’s different isn’t it then if she says I refuse to dance with you
@@rockandrollgaragetv by the way, after Jeff Beck, Michael’s my favorite guitar player. I saw UFO with the original band in Toronto in the 80s, and saw him at the big rock club in Toronto in the 80s. Also, he’s the only shredder type player I can listen to, it’s all pre-Van Halen, and smooth as hell, I just like arguing, sometimes, but no arguing about Michael Schenker’s playing!
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Michael Schenker Group (MSG) has made some great albums over the years, especially during the early to mid 1980's. (Yes, he has also been involved in some very forgettable mediocre projects, but what rock musician with a 50+-year career has not at some points along their trajectory made bad choices &/or squandered their talent?)
Well...lets see...he breaks out in 73 and...shocker..Randy's ultimate influence...and Mike wrote all of his songs...go back and listen to Strangers in the night and the MSG stuff...
Hes really not a great player. Just cliche 70's licks. So impressed with himself when hes doing norhing. When he was on that metal show, he was absolutely terrible.
Depends how you define "great." Michael's approach is definitely more old school (very little to none finger tapping or high speed fretboard masturbation from the genre of Hair Metal), but what he does play is done with finesse, precision & grandeur. Take, for example, his solo on "Desert Song" - - on the surface it is very simple, but the way he delivers makes it a thing of majestic beauty. When he really cuts loose such as his extended solo on live renditions of "Rock Bottom," he can give ANY guitar player you can name a run for their money. And I have never witnessed him give a sloppy live performance or have an "off night" - - I cannot say the same regarding nearly all of my other guitar heroes.
@@JimboSlicePFC What metal show are you referencing? (Could you be more specific?) If he did screw up there, then it will be a first for me to see. BTW, at one time or another I have heard nearly every guitar hero of mine give an occasional lousy performance.
Crazy how he turned down some of these bands, yet recorded and toured with Ratt. Seen them 3 times on that tour, and it was so odd, yet he did a good job of playing King Crosby's licks.
I am a long-time Michael Schenker fan, and I had no idea he had ever recorded & toured as a member of Ratt. He must have been very hard up for money then for him to have agreed to becoming essentially just a hired hand in an already-established band, especially a band that exemplified the Los Angeles Hair Metal scene.
@@Daniel-415-Ponce It was a odd time for him, I think. Trying to break it/make it, in the states. He got in Ratt due to being a member of Contrband with Ratt's drumer Bobby Blotzer. Contraband also featured Tracii Guns on lead, and Share from Vixen on bass. They were not that good of a band at all.
@@kikiki4592 What time period did Michael Schenker play as a member of Ratt? I know that during the late 1980's to early 1990's he enjoyed a modest amount of success by teaming up with Robin Macaulay to record & tour as the Macaulay Schenker Group. I thought those albums were decent but a little too slick for my taste, and they limited his potential by underutilizing his talent. I guess he felt then he needed to adapt to the times by conforming to the more popular & dominant 1980's LA Hair Metal sound, but I think his personal style is much better suited to the heavy classic rock sound of the late 1970's & early 1980's.
I'm glad Michael did his own thing. He is so great to see live!! Have seen him many times.
@@j.thompson9899 he is so underrated, right? I always believed he deserved more recognition. That guitar solo of Rock Bottom is one of the best of all time!
@@rockandrollgaragetv Yes sooo underrated!!! You are right!! Love Rock Bottom!!
For me he is the finest rock guitarist of all time. I have heard no one else play with the same incredible sense of melody and feel. And yes his very best work was with UFO in the 70s but there was some great stuff with MSG as well, in the 80s, some incredible solos! like on 'Looking for love' - beyond sublime. He will always be the best of the best as far as I am concerned.
Totally agree!
It's obvious.Schenker on his own is the Best Version of Himself! With UFO made great music!
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Michael is the best. I met him when he lived in az. He was still drinking and told me some great stories. He said ge would have never considered the rolling stones. Michael could have been huge but he was drinking too much and it ruined his career. Thank god hes sober and im so happy for him.
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Didn't know about a few of these bands wanting to recruit Michael Schenker. I'm a huge fan of his!
Especially with Scorpions! But even more of a UFO fan because of him. Great video, thanks for the
info!
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In my opinion, Schenker did his best playing and writing during his time with UFO. Early MSG was great too.
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I think Schenker was wary of joining bands because of being screwed over by his brother & the business early in his career. The guy was an original not into the fame game who's sound & style was imitated & commercialized for cooperate metal in the 80s & after. That said, Schenker in Motorhead woulda been fuckin KILLER!
Fun Fact: The MOTT THE HOOPLE connection was real, in fact Ian Hunter's son & Schenker's son formed a band called The Audio Cartel in Brooklyn Ny in 2007. I remember the name being out there.
@@deanrane1961 For sure, him and Lemmy would have been fantastic! Didn’t know about that Mott connection! So cool! Thanks for watching
Last year he was best I’ve seen him play. He is still killing it
@@spleefthedude7747 so cool you had the chance to see him! Thanks for watching!
Completely agree. He hasn't lost anything and continues to make his guitar sing.
Around the time Michael was asked to join UFO, he was approached by The Rolling Stones management to audition. MIck Taylor had just left the band and they needed someone. Michael turned them down because he was afraid from all the rumors he heard about the band. Plus, he feared he'd have the same fate as the late Brian Jones.
@@colonelhogan1827 yeah, I read that story, it’s crazy. Hard to imagine him with Keith haha
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That's interesting...But as much as I like the Rolling Stones Michael Schenker and them are not quite in the same avenue...
@@jeromewagschal9485 I agree
@@colonelhogan1827 that would have not been a good fit
I've seen the following guitarists live - Page, Clapton, Beck, Blackmore, Iommi, SRV, Rhoads, EVH, Dimebag, Bonamassa , Michael Schenker and more. Out of all of these, Michael Schenker was the best.
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@@rockandrollgaragetv I've subscribed!
@@chuckm4540 thank you so much
Rolling Stones and Aerosmith were also interested in Mike... according to him.
@@ClassicGuitarRockJFL true! Thank god he didn’t join them, right? Haha. I don’t think it would work. Thanks for watching
This is quite fascinating. I never knew that Michael schenker was originally asked to join these bands.
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In whitesnake he would have been fantastic
I would certainly like to hear that!
Michael was also involved in an attempt for Mott the Hoople to reform in the early '80s. He was a big fan of Mott and Ian Hunter, but it didn't happen for reasons not relating directly to him. He nearly teamed up with Ian Hunter in late '84, but that was the time of the fire at Michael's house.
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Rolling Stones, Aerosmith
@@dieterschanzerbschonsmrics3528 those ones too! You’re right!
micheal would have been amazing in Purple micheal in motörhead wow that would have been something
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Schenker and Gary Moore are my top rock guitarists of all time...
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Those two and Blackmore are my Top 3!
@@BlueBlazer47 definitely blackmore is up there with the great..
Moore was blues, not rock.
@@ANationalAcrobat-qj2dl he became essentially a Blues guitarist by the late 80s, he was on Thin Lizzy before
Meanwhile, I saw him live with Ratt. Go figure. 😂
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I was so Lucky to see Michael when he was in U.F.O. twice he’s a tremendous talent he was 1 of 2 guitarist I can honestly say I was amazed at just how great that they really are. My other favorite is Ted Nugent both these guys were so talented and underrated how these 2 guitarist aren’t in the RNRHOF is just unbelievable they were both amazing players !! As far as you asking what we think about Michael joining these 5 bands well if Michael hadn’t already made a name for himself then possibly he may have !! Michael’s career was blossoming in UFO he had written some incredible licks and riffs with them he participated in 1 of the greatest live albums ever recorded “Strangers in the night” it was a shame that Phil Moog punched him because that ended maybe 2 of the best song writers ever collaboration,Michael is going to go down as a great guitarist who many say was their biggest influence !! In Michael’s words “ Keep on Rocking “ !!
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Michael Schenker played for Ratt for a short period
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I love Michael's playing, but not a huge fan of most of the music which has come from the MSG.. (weird, I know)
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Sorry Michael you was never a Motörhead in your mind and blood. Rispect👍🤟
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I heard that he approached DP but they didn’t want to have another prima donna in the band.
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I seriously doubt that Michael was the one who approached them. He has always expressed a desire to do his own thing and be the captain of his own destiny.
Michael was part of Ratt for a very short time. He doesn't seem to be much of a team player. Such is life.
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AS great as Michael is I don't think he is the kind of musician who would work well stepping into another equally great guitarists shoes like taking Randy Rhoads spot for instance or joining Thin Lizzy., he doesn't strike me as a "hired gun" kind of player in the same way a Joe Satriani or Steve Morse are. He is too much of a leader not a joiner although he did hook up with Ratt briefly which was very cool.
@@juanramirez-wk8ty totally agree, it wouldn't have worked
I guess he didn’t like money.
@@thetruthhurts6652 yeah, he never really cared much about fame and money. For him it’s more about the music and feeling good.
He wouldn’t have made any money with Ozzy. Ozzy is famous for screwing his guitarists.
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Micheal is a diva ! I wouldn’t have him anywhere near a band
hahahahaaha
Gary Moore was Ozzy’s first choice for his solo band. Moore turned it down. When Rhoads was killed, Moore was asked again and turned it down again.
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Правильно сделал, что отказал этому безголосому Оззи.
You left out Rolling Stones
You are right but he actually was invited to audition, not to join the band, so I thought it wouldn't fit the list, since he was actually invited to join these ones. Thanks for watching and if you can please subscribe to our channel
Aerosmith asked him to come join the band to
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Oxzz said at the time "he wanted a king's ransom and royalties on both studio albums"
hahahahahahaa impossible
Your not gonna get Michael Schenker for 100 bux a week
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You make it sound so dramatic, HE REFUSED to join, maybe he just said no thanks
@@shanemcconnell1736 saying no is refusing to join, isn’t?
@@rockandrollgaragetv yes, it is, in a much more dramatic way, if you asked the girl to dance and she said no, thanks it’s different isn’t it then if she says I refuse to dance with you
@@rockandrollgaragetv by the way, after Jeff Beck, Michael’s my favorite guitar player. I saw UFO with the original band in Toronto in the 80s, and saw him at the big rock club in Toronto in the 80s. Also, he’s the only shredder type player I can listen to, it’s all pre-Van Halen, and smooth as hell, I just like arguing, sometimes, but no arguing about Michael Schenker’s playing!
Michael was never asked to join the Rolling Stones. Their styles aren't even close. this is a rumor. Nothing more. Just sayin
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If Schenker was as good as he thinks he is, he would be far and away the best player to touch a guitar.
@@hughjass7025 hahaha I understand your point. He is not up there with the greatest but I think he is important
@@rockandrollgaragetv I like his playing, he is very good, but he comes off like an obnoxious jerk that thinks he is the greatest ever
@@hughjass7025Blackmore 2.
@@fernandolarreaexcept Blackmore is actually pretty good
He is, go and see him live, no one can touch him !!
45 years of mediocre music after UFO. What a waste of talent.
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Check your ears dude!!
LOST HORIZONS MEDIOCRE????
Michael Schenker Group (MSG) has made some great albums over the years, especially during the early to mid 1980's. (Yes, he has also been involved in some very forgettable mediocre projects, but what rock musician with a 50+-year career has not at some points along their trajectory made bad choices &/or squandered their talent?)
I never understood the attention he got. Very 70's sounding guitarist. Any of Ozzys guitarists were better than Michael in my opinion
@@davidlynn4856 I reallt like what he did with UFO, mant incredible songs. Thanks for watching and if you can please subscribe to our channel
Well...lets see...he breaks out in 73 and...shocker..Randy's ultimate influence...and Mike wrote all of his songs...go back and listen to Strangers in the night and the MSG stuff...
Еще раз послушайте внимательно , особенно его соло!
Hes really not a great player. Just cliche 70's licks. So impressed with himself when hes doing norhing. When he was on that metal show, he was absolutely terrible.
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Depends how you define "great." Michael's approach is definitely more old school (very little to none finger tapping or high speed fretboard masturbation from the genre of Hair Metal), but what he does play is done with finesse, precision & grandeur. Take, for example, his solo on "Desert Song" - - on the surface it is very simple, but the way he delivers makes it a thing of majestic beauty. When he really cuts loose such as his extended solo on live renditions of "Rock Bottom," he can give ANY guitar player you can name a run for their money. And I have never witnessed him give a sloppy live performance or have an "off night" - - I cannot say the same regarding nearly all of my other guitar heroes.
@@Daniel-415-Ponce you should watch his embarrassing performance on that metal show.
@@JimboSlicePFC
What metal show are you referencing? (Could you be more specific?) If he did screw up there, then it will be a first for me to see. BTW, at one time or another I have heard nearly every guitar hero of mine give an occasional lousy performance.
@Daniel-415-Ponce the name of rhe show is "that metal show." From vh1
Crazy how he turned down some of these bands, yet recorded and toured with Ratt. Seen them 3 times on that tour, and it was so odd, yet he did a good job of playing King Crosby's licks.
That's true, so crazy! Thanks for watching!
I am a long-time Michael Schenker fan, and I had no idea he had ever recorded & toured as a member of Ratt. He must have been very hard up for money then for him to have agreed to becoming essentially just a hired hand in an already-established band, especially a band that exemplified the Los Angeles Hair Metal scene.
@@Daniel-415-Ponce It was a odd time for him, I think. Trying to break it/make it, in the states. He got in Ratt due to being a member of Contrband with Ratt's drumer Bobby Blotzer. Contraband also featured Tracii Guns on lead, and Share from Vixen on bass. They were not that good of a band at all.
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What time period did Michael Schenker play as a member of Ratt? I know that during the late 1980's to early 1990's he enjoyed a modest amount of success by teaming up with Robin Macaulay to record & tour as the Macaulay Schenker Group. I thought those albums were decent but a little too slick for my taste, and they limited his potential by underutilizing his talent. I guess he felt then he needed to adapt to the times by conforming to the more popular & dominant 1980's LA Hair Metal sound, but I think his personal style is much better suited to the heavy classic rock sound of the late 1970's & early 1980's.