Michael Schenker‘s new rendition of the UFO classic “Love To Love,” featuring a special guest appearance by GUNS N’ ROSES frontman Axl Rose, is now available for streaming.
The track is from Schenker‘s recently released album My Years With UFO, which marks the 50th anniversary of his time with the band, spanning from 1972 to 1978. Known as the “German Wunderkind,” Schenker joined UFO at just 17 years old. As a young guitarist touring the world, he played a pivotal role in creating some of UFO‘s most iconic songs, including “Doctor Doctor,” “Rock Bottom,” and “Only You Can Rock Me.”
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 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 keyboards, Brian Tichy on drums, and Barry Sparks on bass.
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