The rock world is buzzing with excitement as legendary guitarist Michael Schenker officially releases his highly anticipated new album ‘My Years with UFO’ today.
The album marks a milestone, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Schenker’s era with the British hard rock band UFO, and is now available worldwide via earMUSIC.
With a career that has shaped the foundations of rock, Schenker’s latest album is a tribute to the golden years of UFO – a time that saw the band rise from underground sensations to rock legends.
The guest lineup on ‘My Years with UFO’ reads like a who’s who of rock royalty. From Axl Rose and Slash to Biff Byford, Joey Tempest, Joe Lynn Turner, and Dee Snider, the album brings together some of the biggest names in rock music.
A unique retrospective. - Classic Rock (Germany)
Highly entertaining with a true star-studded lineup.- Eclipsed (Germany)
The ‘German Wunderkind’ was asked to join UFO at just 17 years old. In the following years, Michael Schenker secured his place as one of rock’s most influential creators by composing UFO’s most beloved tracks, including ‘Doctor Doctor’, ‘Rock Bottom’, ‘Lights Out’, ‘Love to Love’ and many more.
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.
‘My Years with UFO’ was produced by Michael Schenker and Michael Voss. Schenker is joined by an exceptional lineup of musicians, including Derek Sherinian on keyboards, 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.
‘My Years with UFO’ is available now via earMUSIC.
Tracklisting:
1. Natural Thing feat. Dee Snider & Joel Hoekstra
2. Only You Can Rock Me feat. Joey Tempest & Roger Glover
3. Doctor Doctor feat. Joe Lynn Turner & Carmine Appice
4. Mother Mary feat. Slash & Erik Grönwall
5. This Kids feat. Biff Byford
6. Love to Love feat. Axl Rose
7. Lights Out feat. Jeff Scott Soto & John Norum
8. Rock Bottom feat. Kai Hansen
9. Too Hot To Handle feat. Joe Lynn Turner, Adrian Vandenberg & Carmen Appice
10. Let It Roll feat. Michael Voss
11. Shoot Shoot feat. Stephen Pearcy
Michael Schenker’s ‘My Years With UFO’ 2025 Tour
Along with the release of his star-studded album, Schenker is also hitting the road for the ‘My Years With UFO’ European Tour 2025, celebrating 50 years of his groundbreaking work with UFO. The tour will kick off in the Netherlands on April 9, 2025, and continues through Germany, Poland and Switzerland.
With a setlist packed with the best of the UFO era – including hits like ‘Doctor Doctor’,‘Rock Bottom’, and ‘Only You Can Rock Me’ – this tour is a must-see for fans of classic rock and guitar virtuosity. Expect to witness one of the most iconic Flying V players in action, bringing UFO’s most influential tracks to life.
Tour Dates:
09.04. NL-Zoetermeer, Boerderij
10.04. DE-Hamburg, Fabrik
11.04. DE-Coesfeld, Fabrik
12.04. DE-Neuruppin, Kulturhaus Stadtgarten
16.04. PL-Krakow, Kwadrat
19.04. DE-Mannheim, Capitol
21.04. DE-Augsburg, Spectrum
22.04. DE-Nuremberg, Hirsch
25.04. NL-Maastricht, Muziekgieterij
26.04. NL-Uden, De Pul
27.04. DE-Herford, Kulturwerk
28.04. DE-Bochum, Zeche
30.04. CH-Pratteln, Z7
The tour is presented by Rock Hard, Rocks, Musix, and Radio Bob.
Tour-Promoter: Lucky Bob Music Agency GmbH
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