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UFO is a British rock band formed in 1969. She made a significant contribution to the formation of the "heavy metal" style and had a great influence on the formation of many classic metal bands (Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth, etc.), and is still active today.
Formed in 1969 by Phil Mogg (vocals), guitarist Mick Bolton, bassist Pete Way and drummer Andy Parker, the band was initially called "Hocus Pocus", but rather quickly changed its sign to "UFO" in honor of one of the London clubs. The first two albums were a great success in Germany and Japan, but the musicians did not have recognition in their homeland. In 1974, Mick Bolton left the band and was temporarily replaced by Larry Vallis at the end of that year, who left for the Pink Fairies. Bernie Marsden (ex-Skinny cat) played a little more in "UFO", until the "regular" Michael Schenker (formerly the guitarist of the Scorpions) finally appeared. The former "scorpion" brought a more hard guitar sound to the band's sound, which was reflected on the 1974 record "Phenomenon". The disc contained two classic rock tracks, "Rock Bottom" and "Doctor Doctor".
After many performances in European clubs "UFO" tried to conquer America by paying a visit to Los Angeles. And although "Phenomenon" did not hit the "Billboard" charts, Rolling Stone magazine predicted a great future for the team. The album "Force It", like its predecessor, was produced by "Ten years after" bassist Leo Lyons, and his colleague - keyboardist Chick Churchill took part in the recording of the disc. After the release of the disc, the group again went overseas, spending the entire autumn there on tour.
Keyboardist Danny Peyronel was invited to record the disc "No Heavy Petting". True, he did not stay in the team for too long, and by the end of 1976, Paul Raymond from Savoy Brown was in his place. Paul's debut took place at sold-out concerts in the famous London club "Marks". After the release of Lights Out, Michael Schenker left UFO and returned to Scorpions. Since a replacement was urgently needed for the American tour, Paul Chapman, who had already played in it for some time, was urgently invited to the team. Schenker, however, took part in the European tour, but then again gave way to Chapman. His debut studio work was the 1979 album "No Place to Run". Gradually from the opening band "UFO" grew into headliners, as they performed at the festival in Reading. Just before this event, Raymond was replaced by keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Neil Carter. Paul soon joined Schenker in his new project "Michael Schenker group".
In 1981, UFO recorded a strong album, The Wild, The Willing And The Innocent, which featured experimentation with the string section. Despite good sales records and a successful American tour with Ozzy Osbourne, bassist Pete Way was dissatisfied with the direction of the ensemble and soon announced his departure from the band. Chapman had to play the bass lines on the sessions for the next album. Billy Sheehan was invited to the European tour, but was soon replaced by Paul Gray, whose performance style was close to Wei's style.
In 1983, the group suspended its activities, and the musicians took up other projects. A year later, "UFO" began to work with a new line-up: Mogg, Tommy McClendon (guitar), Gray, Raymond and Robbie France (drums). The latter did not last long in the group, and was replaced by Magnum drummer Jim Simpson. After the next European tour, the permutations continued, and McClendon's friend David Jacobson was behind the keyboards instead of Raymond. After the release of "Misdemeanour" the team was again disbanded. For the next two years, Mogg occasionally attempted to revive the UFO in various configurations. Finally, in 1992, with Mogg, Lawrence Archer (guitar), Way, Clive Edwards (drums), the band recorded a new studio album, "High Stakes And Dangerous Men".
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Over the course of more than forty years of history, the band has gone through several breakups and numerous lineup changes. The only constant member of the group and the author of most of the lyrics is vocalist Phil Mogg.
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Formation and first albums
UFO originates from The Boyfriends, formed in London by Mick Bolton (guitar), Pete Way (bass) and Tick Torrazo (drums). The group changed names several times, including Hocus Pocus, The Good the Bad and the Ugly and acid. Torrazo was soon replaced by Colin Turner and vocalist Phil Mogg also joined the band. The group takes the name UFO in honor of the London club of the same name. Even before his first performance, Turner was replaced by Andy Parker. Thus, the first stable composition of the group was formed. Soon they manage to sign a contract with the label Beacon Records. Andy Parker has to wait until he comes of age to sign a contract, as his parents refused to do so.
In October 1970, the group's debut album was released under the name UFO 1. The music on the album was hard rock, with influences from rhythm and blues, space rock, and psychedelia. The album was popular in Japan, but went unnoticed in the UK and the US. In October 1971, the group's second album was released, UFO 2: Flying. The album contains two long tracks: Star Storm (18:54) and Flying (26:30). The style of music remains the same. Like the previous release, UFO 2: Flying is popular in Japan, France and Germany and goes unnoticed in the rest of the world. The only single from the album, "Prince Kajuku" peaked at number 26 on the German charts.
In 1972, the band recorded their first live album, Live, which was released only in Japan.
Change of guitarist and transition to hard rock
In February 1972, guitarist Mick Bolton left the band. Instead, Larry Wallis joins the group, who spent only 9 months and left UFO due to a conflict with Phil Mogg.
The next guitarist is Bernie Marsden. The group signed a contract with the Chrysalis label and Wilf Wright, one of the company's directors, became their manager. In the summer of 1973, while on tour in Germany, UFO met the Scorpions. They spot a young guitarist, Michael Schenker. His game impresses them and they suggest he go to UFO. Schenker accepts their offer.
The band soon began recording with producer Leo Lyons, former bassist for Ten Years After. The result of their joint activities becomes an album Phenomenon, released in May 1974. The music is hard rock with catchy guitar solos by Schenker. However, like the band's previous albums, the album failed to chart. For the tour in support of the album, the band invites another guitarist, Paul Champen. However, at the end of the tour in January 1975, he leaves.
International success
UFO begin recording a new album, with former producer Leo Lyons. And in July 1975 the album comes out Force It. It features the band's first use of keyboards, played by fellow Ten Years After member Chick Churchill. force it becomes the first UFO album to hit the US charts; he is ranked 71st. For the next concert tour, the group again expands to a quintet. The fifth member is keyboardist Danny Peyronel, who came from Heavy Metal Kids. In May 1976 the band's fifth album was released. No Heavy Petting, which, however, did not have the same chart success as the previous album, and ranked 169 in the US chart.
Soon there is another change in the composition of the group. Instead of Danny Peyronel, Paul Raymond becomes the keyboardist, who came to UFO from Savoy Brown. In addition, he also plays rhythm guitar. To record the next album, the band invites producer Ron Nevison, who previously worked with The Who, Bad Company and Led Zeppelin. The result of their collaboration is the album Lights Out, which was released in May 1977. The album takes 23rd place in the US and 54th place in the British charts. However, during the American tour in support of the album, guitarist Michael Schenker suddenly disappears. As it turned out later, this was due to growing problems with alcohol and drugs. To continue the UFO tour, Paul Champen, who had previously worked with the group, was urgently invited. Champen plays until Schenker's return to the band in October 1977.
The band's next album is obsession, released in June 1978. The album repeats the success Lights Out, ranking 41 in the US and 26 in the UK. Some critics consider Lights Out And obsession best UFO albums.
However, in November 1978, Schenker left the group again. Several reasons are given for his departure, including tense tour schedule, problems with alcohol and drugs, and a conflict with vocalist Phil Mogg. Schenker leaves shortly before the release of the double live album Strangers in the Night (album UFO), which is ranked 7th in the UK and 42nd in the US. The album is considered one of rock's greatest live albums.
Paul Chapman era and breakup
Paul Chapman replaces Schenker. However, not everyone was sure that he could replace Michael. In particular, Paul Raymond did not consider Chapman a worthy replacement and suggested that the band's manager, Wilf Wright, find someone better. Raymond was even more disappointed when he learned that Eddie van Halen wanted to replace Schenker, but abandoned this idea, considering himself not good enough.
The band starts recording a new album. The producer becomes George Martin, who gained fame as the producer of The Beatles. Subsequently, both he and the group stated that they were dissatisfied with their joint work. Album No Place to Run, released in January 1980, is softer than the band's previous releases. However, the single "Young Blood" peaked at number 36 in the UK, while the album itself peaked at number 11. In the US, the album peaked at number 51.
Shortly after the end of the tour in support of the album, another change awaits the group. UFO decides to leave rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Paul Raymond. According to him, this was due to the difference in musical views between him and the rest of the group. At the suggestion of Paul Chapman, Raymond's place is taken by John Sloman, who once played with Chapman in the Lone Star band, and who had recently left Uriah Heep. However, Sloman only spent a couple of months with the band and was replaced by Neil Carter, who had previously played in Wild Horses. In August 1980 the band headlined the Reading Festival.
Album released in January 1981 The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent. This time the producers of the album are the musicians themselves. Some of the keyboard parts on the album were recorded by John Sloman, although this was not credited. The album differs somewhat from previous releases, in particular, the song "Lonely Heart" features a saxophone played by Carter, and the lyrics are influenced by Bruce Springsteen. And the name of the album itself is consonant with The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle, a 1973 Springsteen album. Despite this The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent is popular and ranked 19th in the UK.
More than a year later, in February 1982, the album Mechanix. The album is produced by Gary Lyons. The album takes 8th place in the British charts, however, the musicians remain dissatisfied with the record.
The busy touring schedule and addiction to alcohol and drugs begin to affect the musicians. In addition, UFO decides to leave one of the founding bass players Pete Way. Way was disappointed with the album Mechanix, besides, he did not like a large number of keyboards.
rebirth
In December 1983, Mogg meets Paul Gray, who is currently playing in the band Sing Sing. Together they decide to create a new group. Initially they take title The Great Outdoors. Soon Mogg invites Tommy McClendon and drummer Robbie France. After that, the Musicians decide to perform under the name UFO. Initially, the band wanted to surprise their fans by bringing in Barbara Schenker, the sister of guitarist Michael Schenker, to record keyboards. However, the idea failed and Paul Raymond was invited to take the place of the keyboard player. December 8, 1984 the group begins a small 13-day tour. And in April 1985, Jim Simpson took over as drummer.
Misdemeanor and subsequent tour
Finally, in November 1985, the album was released Misdemeanor, which is ranked 74th in the UK and 106th in the US. The music on the album has changed significantly compared to previous albums and in its style was closer to stadium rock of the 80s. March 6, 1985 starts a European tour in support of the album. The band performs in Germany with Accept and Dokken, then in Switzerland, Austria and Hungary. At a concert in Budapest, they perform in front of an audience of 10,000 people. The tour continues in Stockholm where UFO plays with Twisted Sister. The final concerts are held in Germany and the Netherlands. On May 6, 1986, a 10-week tour of North America. During this tour, UFO encounters new problem. On July 19, 1986, a few hours before the Phoenix show, Paul Raymond left the band. On this day, bass player Paul Gray plays keyboards. And to complete the tour, the band invites David Jacobsen. Raymond explained his act by a loss of understanding with the rest of the group, as well as problems with alcohol.
Second revival and reunion of the classic line-up
In July 1993, the classic UFO line-up of the late 70s, Mogg-Schenker-Way-Raymond-Parker, is reunited. Initially, Mogg planned to invite Paul Chapman to record a new album, but his participation was in doubt. After that, Mogg met Michael Schenker, who offered to record together new album, after which it was decided to invite the rest of the classical line-up. In addition, an agreement was signed according to which the group has the right to record albums and tour under the name UFO only if Phil Mogg and Michael Schenker play in the group.
The band begins recording a new album with producer Ron Nevison, with whom they recorded their best albums Lights Out, obsession And Strangers in the Night. Finally, in April 1995, the album is released Walk on Water. In addition to the original songs, the album contains re-recorded versions of the UFO classic "Doctor Doctor" and "Lights Out". However, the only success of the album is 17th place in the Japanese chart. Neither UK nor US Walk on Water does not enter the charts. Andy Parker soon leaves the band, inheriting his father's business, forcing him to retire from music. In his place comes Simon Wright, who previously performed in AC / DC and Dio.
Troubled Times
In October 1995, shortly before the end of the tour, Michael Schenker leaves. Due to legal obligations, the rest of the musicians cannot continue to perform, and the group temporarily ceases to exist. Phil Mogg and Pete Way team up with guitarist George Bellas, drummer Ainsley Dunbar and keyboardist Matt Guillory to release an album Edge of the World under the Mogg/Way sign.
Schenker returns in 1997 and the band continues to perform with the same lineup. But soon there are new troubles. On April 24, 1998, during a concert in the city of Osaka, Schenker smashes his guitar and leaves the stage, saying he can't play anymore. The band has to refund the viewers the money for the tickets. Paul Raymond calls Schenker's act unforgivable and unprofessional, and believes that he caused great damage to the group's reputation. He also refuses to perform with Schenker in the future.
The group takes a break again. September 21, 1999 Mogg/Way release another album chocolate box. The new millennium begins with the return of Michael Schenker. The group is reduced to a quartet, and Dunbar, who has already played with Mogg and Way Ainsley, becomes the drummer. UFO start recording another album. Works as a producer with the group Mike Varney, known for his work with many diverse groups. Album titled Covenant, released in July 2000, on the label Shrapnel Records. But like the album Walk on Water, he only enters the Japanese chart and gets to 60th place in it. Before the next tour, Dunbar is replaced by Jeff Martin and rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Luis Maldonado becomes the fifth member.
August 20, 2002 on the label Shrapnel Records, the album is released Sharks. Like its predecessor, the album was produced by Mike Varney. In January 2003, while touring in support of the album, another unpleasant incident associated with Schenker. This time the guitarist disrupts the band's performance in Manchester. This time, he leaves the band for good and waives all legal rights to the name.
New guitarist - Vinnie Moore
On July 18, 2003, UFO announces the name of a new guitarist, American Vinnie Moore. Paul Raymond returns to the band, and Jason Bonham becomes the drummer. The musicians begin recording the album with producer Tommy Newton. Seventeenth studio album group named , was released on March 16, 2004, on the German independent label Steamhammer. The album, like previous releases, does not enter the British and American charts.
On September 29, 2005, one of its founders, drummer Andy Parker, returns to the band. Thus, four of the five musicians of the classic line-up of the late 70s play in the UFO lineup. Live album released in November 2005 showtime, released in two versions: 2 and 2 DVD. The album captured the band's performance in the German city of Wilhelmshaven on May 13, 2005.
In September 2006, the band's next album was released under the name The Monkey Puzzle. The style of music on the album has undergone some changes compared to previous recordings. So, in addition to the typical mix of hard rock and heavy metal for UFO, the album also has elements of blues rock. The rest of the year the band spends on tour in support of the new album. Early next year, Andy Parker slips and breaks his ankle. Therefore, at the beginning of the tour, which started on March 1, 2007, Parker was replaced by an old acquaintance of the group, Simon Wright. During these tours, the group visits Russia, giving concerts in Kaliningrad, Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Ufa, Volgograd and St. Petersburg.
In March 2008, due to visa issues, Pete Way was unable to participate in UFO's US tour, so he was temporarily replaced by Rob de Luca. And on February 2, 2009, UFO officially announced the departure of Pete Way, who is experiencing health problems. Therefore, on the next album of the group The Visitor Bass guitar parts are performed by Peter Pichl. The Visitor becomes the first UFO album, since the album Misdemeanor that hit the UK charts. It reaches 99th place. After the departure of Pete Way, UFO was never hired as a permanent bass player. Peter Pichl and Lars Lehmann work with the band in the studio, and Rob de Luca and Barry Sparks work with the band in concert.
In August 2010, a collection is released The Best of Decade, which includes songs from the albums You Are Here, showtime, The Monkey Puzzle And The Visitor.
UFO's 20th studio album Seven Deadly released in February 2012. The album reached number 63 in the UK charts.
The band's latest album on this moment is A Conspiracy Of Stars released in 2015 which peaked at number 50 in the UK.
September 10, 2016 guitarist Winnie Moore announced on Facebook that UFO is recording a new album.
Compound
Current line-up
- Phil Mogg ( Phil Mogg) - vocals (1969-1983, 1984-1989, 1992-present)
- Andy Parker ( Andy Parker) - drums (1969-1983, 1988-1989, 1993-1995, 2005-present)
- Paul Raymond ( Paul Raymond) - rhythm guitar, keyboards (1976-1980, 1984-1986, 1993-1999, 2003-present)
- Winnie Moore ( Vinnie Moore) - guitar (2003-present)
- Rob de Luca ( Rob de Luca) - bass guitar (2009-present)
Former members
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Timeline
Discography
- UFO 1 ()
- UFO 2: Flying ()
space rock (early years)
UFO (MFA: ) are a British rock band formed in 1969. She made a significant contribution to the formation of the "heavy metal" style and had a great influence on the formation of many classic metal bands (Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth, etc.).
Over the course of more than forty years of history, the band has gone through several breakups and numerous lineup changes. The only constant member of the group and the author of most of the lyrics is vocalist Phil Mogg.
Story
Formation and first albums
UFO originates from The Boyfriends, formed in London by Mick Bolton (guitar), Pete Way (bass) and Tick Torrazo (drums). The band changed names several times, including Hocus Pocus, The Good the Bad and the Ugly and Acid. Torrazo was soon replaced by Colin Turner and vocalist Phil Mogg also joined the band. The group takes the name UFO in honor of the London club of the same name. Even before his first performance, Turner was replaced by Andy Parker. Thus, the first stable composition of the group was formed.
Soon they manage to sign a contract with the label Beacon Records. Andy Parker has to wait until he comes of age to sign a contract, as his parents refused to do so.
In October 1970, the group's debut album was released under the name UFO 1. The music on the album was hard rock, with R&B, space rock, and psychedelic influences. The album was popular in Japan, but went unnoticed in the UK and the US. In October 1971, the group's second album was released, UFO 2: Flying. The album contains two long tracks: Star Storm (18:54) and Flying (26:30). The style of music remains the same. Like the previous release, UFO 2: Flying is popular in Japan, France and Germany, and goes unnoticed in the rest of the world. The only single from the album, "Prince Kajuku" peaked at number 26 on the German charts.
In 1972, the band recorded their first live album, Live, which was released only in Japan.
Change of guitarist and transition to hard rock
In February 1972, guitarist Mick Bolton left the band. Instead, Larry Wallis joins the group, who spent only 9 months and left UFO due to a conflict with Phil Mogg.
The next guitarist is Bernie Marsden. The group signed a contract with the Chrysalis label and Wilf Wright, one of the company's directors, became their manager. In the summer of 1973, while on tour in Germany, UFO met the Scorpions. They spot young guitarist Michael Schenker. His game impresses them and they suggest he go to UFO. Schenker accepts their offer.
Michael Schenker, Vinnie Moore, John Sloman, Billy Sheehan, Jason Bonham... It's just such a galaxy of great musicians in different time became members of this group, which, by the way, is already more than forty years old. The team continues to actively perform around the world and releases very worthy studio work. The band went through several breakups as well as numerous lineup changes. But only one vocalist remained the same member of the team. The group itself was named after a famous London club. About this glorious English team "UFO" - our conversation.
The history of this rock band begins in 1969. It was then that young musicians, including vocalist Phil Mogg and bassist Pete Way, formed a new musical formation called "UFO". Their first records were not accepted by British fans, but in Japan and Germany the success was obvious. In the summer of 1973, guitarist Michael Schenker, who had previously been a member of the now cult Scorpions, was mobilized into the group. The very first albums with this talented German became rock classics. But UFO achieved its greatest success with this line-up in 1976, when the disc "No heavy petting" was recorded.
Alas, after the next release, this musician left the group. Some argue that the main reason for Schenker's departure was a conflict with the vocalist. As a result, Paul Chapman became the new guitarist. During the work on the new release, George Martin himself turned out to be the producer - the same person who produced the Beatles themselves. However, he, and the group itself, were dissatisfied with the joint work. Some time later, one of the founders of the group, Pete Way, also quit. Then Bill Sheehan, the current member of "Mr. Big", was engaged to the European tour. However, when the next new disc "Misdemeanour" was released, the group decided to stop their activities altogether. It wasn't until 1993 that the classic UFO line-up of the late 70s was reunited with Schenker. It was then that "UFO" signed a special agreement: they can record records and perform under this brand only if Mogg and Schenker are present in the team.
UFO
In the original, this team, which appeared in 1969, was called "Hocus Pocus". Its first line-up included Phil Mogg (vocals), Mick Bolton (guitar), Pete Way (bass) and Andy Parker (b. March 21, 1952; drums). After performing at the London club "UFO", the group signed a contract with "Beacon Records", and therefore the musicians renamed their group in honor of this institution. The debut album, released in 1970, was blues-boogie-hard rock and contained a cover of Eddie Cochran's "C" mon Everybody. "UFO 1", as well as the second disc, was successful in Japan, Germany and France, however "Flying" products were not in demand in their homeland. "Flying" reflected the space-rock aspirations of the musicians, but in the future they decided to move on to traditional hard music. After the release of the live album "Live", published only in Japan, Bolton left the band. replaced by Larry Wallis and Bernie Marsden, and in the summer of 1973 Michael Schenker took the place of the guitarist.
On next year UFO signed a contract with Chrysalis Records and under the direction of Ten Years After's Leo Lyons recorded Phenomenon. The work was distinguished by a harder sound and the presence of such concert favorites as "Doctor Doctor" and "Rock Bottom". On the accompanying tour, the group took another guitarist, Paul Chapman (b. May 9, 1954), but already in January 1975 he left for Lone Star. The next two studio albums, "Force It" and "No Heavy Petting", plus a busy touring schedule, brought "UFO" national popularity, as well as attracted the attention of overseas audiences.
On "Force It" the team first began experimenting with keyboards, and so it was subsequently decided to take on a permanent person to run the instrument. About a year the new position was occupied by Danny Peyronel from "Heavy Metal Kids", and in 1976 the keys moved to Paul Raymond (b. November 16, 1945) from "Savoy Brown" (who also played the second guitar). In 1977, the revamped line-up recorded their most commercially successful album, "Lights Out", which included, in addition to the title track, such classics as "Too Hot To Handle", "Alone Again Or" and "Love To Love". The next LP was not so successful, but gave the team a couple more popular songs, "Cherry" and "Only You Can Rock Me". Shortly thereafter, Schenker left for the Scorpions, and Chapman returned to UFO. If the live album "Strangers In The Night" recorded with Michael had good success, the album "No Place To Run" (which was produced by George Martin) was noticeably inferior to its predecessors.
In 1980, another replacement took place, and Raymond's place was taken by Neil Carter. His debut took place at the Reading Festival, where "UFO" acted as headliners. The beginning of the 80s was marked by some lightening of the sound, which made it possible to maintain a good level of disc sales. Nevertheless, Way was dissatisfied with the change of course and resigned. With Paul Gray on bass, the album "Making Contact" was recorded, which the critics smashed to smithereens, after which the team suspended its activities.
Two years later, Mogg collected new version"UFO", which released the LP "Misdemeanor" and the EP "Ain" t Misbehavin "". Despite the fact that both works contained quite decent material, success bypassed them, and the team again fell into a coma. In 1992, Mogg and Way undertook another try reanimation of the project, inviting guitarist Lawrence Archer and drummer Clive Edwards as partners. The disc "High Stakes & Dangerous Men" recorded in this configuration was released on a small label and therefore could not claim a return of success. A little later there was a reunion of the classic line-up (Mogg, Way, Schenker, Raymond, Parker), but after the release of the album "Walk On Water" and the world tour, the process of disintegration began again. Michael took on his MSG project, while Phil and Pete worked under the Mogg/Way banner for a while.
In 2000, the three reunited again and, with the participation of drummer Ainsley Dunbar, recorded the album "Covenant", accompanied by a bonus disc from concert numbers. This configuration released another record, after which Schenker and Dunbar were replaced by Vinnie Moore and Jason Bonham, and, in addition, Raymond returned to the team. In 2005, the band released the live album "Showtime", which was released in both CD and DVD versions. At the end of the year, Bonham moved to "Foreigner", and another old man returned to "UFO", Andy Parker, with whose participation the album "The Monkey Puzzle" was recorded.
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