LEGENDARY SCORPIONS, UFO GUITARIST RETURNS
Legendary six-string wizard Michael Schenker will return to the UK in support of Spirit on a Mission, the acclaimed follow-up to 2013's Bridge The Gap. Kicking off at the Robin 2 in Bilston on January 20th, the trek will also take in two Scottish dates, plus Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham and London.
Schenker will be performing as Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock, backed by the formidable rhythm section of Herman Rarebell and Francis Buchholz (who played together on the classic 1979 Scorpions album Lovedrive), Wayne Fidlay supplying keyboards and 7-string guitar, and the formidable vocalist Doogie White fronting the group.
Spirit of a Mission looks set to be another highlight in Schenker's expansive career, with an impressive cv featuring The Scorpions, UFO and The Michael Schenker Group.
"I always write in the same way but this time, especially driven by a precise concept. The picture was album balance for me and combine many years of emotions in one," says Schenker.
"I wanted lots of double bass drum to keep the fast songs rolling like a train with lots of energy covered with interesting elements, a couple of my UFO days-type of mid tempos and the 7 string low sound to get a very wide range of sounds and emotions."
Spirit on a Mission is available now. The tour begins January 20th at the Robin, 2 Bilston.
Tickets are available at http://www.michaelschenkerhimself.com/tour.php
