Michael Schenker

Michael Schenker

Born: January 10, 1955
in Sarstedt, Germany
Michael Schenker (born 10 January 1955) is a German rock guitarist who has played in UFO and led the Michael Schenker Group. At the age of 15 he was an early member of Scorpions, the band co-founded by his elder brother Rudolf Schenker. In the mid-1970s, at the age of 17, Michael joined UFO playing lead guitar. He left the band in 1978 to found the Michael Schenker Group. He has rejoined UFO three times, producing an album each time. Schenker continues to perform and record in his bands Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock and Michael Schenker Fest .

Movies for Michael Schenker...

Michael Schenker Group - Hellfest 2022
Title: Michael Schenker Group - Hellfest 2022
Character: Himself
Released: June 19, 2022
Type: Movie
Welcome to your guitar master class! Guitar hero Michael Schenker comes to Hellfest to defend Universal, his brand new album.
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Flying V
Title: Flying V
Released: September 11, 2020
Type: Movie
Flying V chronicles the origin of the most unique guitar on earth and its incredible influence on the history of Rock and Roll and Heavy Metal. Hear from the Rock Stars themselves as they describe how, when, and why the Flying V forever changed their careers and altered their entire approach to guitar playing. Journey inside the minds of the biggest icons of our era as they tell their riveting tales of discovery and passion for their beloved Flying V's. Exclusive interviews with members of Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Scorpions, Accept, Michael Schenker Group and more. This musical journey is one you will want to take over and over again as secrets of the Flying V guitar are revealed like never before!
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Michael Schenker Group: Live At Rockpalast - Hamburg 1981
Title: Michael Schenker Group: Live At Rockpalast - Hamburg 1981
Character: Guitars
Released: October 6, 2017
Type: Movie
Recorded Live At Rockpalast - Markthalle Hamburg, Germany - January 24th 1981
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Michael Schenker Fest - Live in Tokyo
Title: Michael Schenker Fest - Live in Tokyo
Character: Himself - Guitar
Released: March 24, 2017
Type: Movie
It's been a long time since M.S.G. - Live At Budokan Like a miracle Michael Schenker returns to Japan with his past original singers from the '80's to celebrate the Michael Schenker Fest with Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet and Robin McAuley at the amazing International Forum in Tokyo. 5000 fans witnessed an anthology moment of hard rock music. Filmed and recorded at Tokyo’s International Forum on August 24, 2016, this historic concert features guest appearances from some of the greatest rock vocalists who have worked with Schenker over the years including M.S.G.’S Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet, and Robin McAuley of the McAuley Schenker Group.
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Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock - On a Mission: Live in Madrid
Title: Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock - On a Mission: Live in Madrid
Character: Himself - Lead Guitar
Released: May 13, 2016
Type: Movie
A line-up that leaves connoisseurs of the international music scene rapturously clicking their tongues in appreciation. A sold-out theatre saw convincing evidence of just how powerful and exciting a concert from Michael Schenker's Temple Of Rock is. The musicians clapped along with the fans as they sung along to old and new songs. All musical phases of Michael Schenker's career were included. Limited Edition (5000) individual numbered units.
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Scorpions - Forever and a Day
Title: Scorpions - Forever and a Day
Character: himself
Released: March 26, 2015
Type: Movie
A documentary on the acclaimed rock band Scorpions
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Too Hot to Handle: The Story of UFO
Title: Too Hot to Handle: The Story of UFO
Released: September 29, 2014
Type: Movie
British hard rock band UFO have been offering up their tough-guitar attack since 1971, and this home video release presents a retrospective look at their career. Too Hot To Handle: The Story of UFO features performances of 17 UFO classics, including "Shoot Shoot," "Rock Botton," "Young Blood," "Doctor Doctor," "Love to Love," and "Backdoor Man."
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Die Scorpions Story - 40 Jahre Weltstars
Title: Die Scorpions Story - 40 Jahre Weltstars
Character: Self
Released: December 7, 2013
Type: Movie
The Scorpions were one of the first rock bands from Germany, which also gained international fame. This documentary covers the history of the band.
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UFO: The Broadcast Archives
Title: UFO: The Broadcast Archives
Released: November 5, 2013
Type: Movie
1. Boogie For George 2. Give Her The Gun 3. Space Child 4. Doctor, Doctor 5. Rock Bottom 6. Only You Can Rock Me
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Europe: Live at Sweden Rock - 30th Anniversary Show
Title: Europe: Live at Sweden Rock - 30th Anniversary Show
Character: Guitars (Special Guest)
Released: October 20, 2013
Type: Movie
On 7th June 2013, Europe took the stage in their home country Sweden for a special occasion: celebrating 30 years of rock music. The Swedish rock band celebrated this event together with 30,000 fans at the prestigious Sweden Rock Festival. Europe performed 28 songs, selecting their personal favourite moments spanning from their earlier years up to their most recent songs taken from albums including Last Look At Eden and Bag Of Bones; plus songs performed for the very first time.
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UFO:  Live at The BBC 1974-1985
Title: UFO: Live at The BBC 1974-1985
Released: January 1, 2013
Type: Movie
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Michael Schenker: Temple Of Rock - Live in Europe
Title: Michael Schenker: Temple Of Rock - Live in Europe
Character: Guitars
Released: December 13, 2012
Type: Movie
A concert from Tilburg in the Netherlands was recorded in May 2012, which distinguishes itself noticeably from previous releases due to the line-up that includes Michael Schenker (lead guitar), Doogie White (vocals), Herman Rarebell (drums), Francis Buchholz (bass) and Wayne Findley (rhythm guitar, keyboards). In addition to this Tilburg concert, fans can experience extracts from London's 2011 High Voltage Festival with Michael Voss (vocals), plus awe-inspiring guest appearances from Schenker's friends and musical companions including his brother Rudolf Schenker (The Scorpions), ex-Journey singer Jeff Scott Soto, and UFO bassist Pete Way.
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Michael Schenker Group: The 30th Anniversary Concert - Live in Tokyo
Title: Michael Schenker Group: The 30th Anniversary Concert - Live in Tokyo
Character: Guitars
Released: October 18, 2010
Type: Movie
This performance was recorded in January 2010 during the band's 30th-anniversary Japanese tour. On this trek, the MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP consisted of Michael Schenker (guitar), Gary Barden (vocals), Simon Phillips (drums), Wayne Findlay (guitar, keyboards), and Neil Murray (bass).
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Scorpions - Live at Wacken Open Air 2006
Title: Scorpions - Live at Wacken Open Air 2006
Character: Himself
Released: February 12, 2008
Type: Movie
Celebrating their 35 anniversary, Germany’s most successful Heavy Metal band, Scorpions, invited former members Uli Jon Roth, Michael Schenker and Herman Rarebell to join them onstage at Wacken Open Air 2006. Billed as “A Night To Remember, A Journey Through Time”, the August 3rd performance’s setlist was voted on by fans around the world via the Scorpions’ website and witnessed by over 60,000 metalheads in attendance.
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Uli Jon Roth : Legends of Rock - Live At Castle Donington 2001
Title: Uli Jon Roth : Legends of Rock - Live At Castle Donington 2001
Character: Guitar
Released: May 23, 2006
Type: Movie
Uli Jon Roth the former Scorpions guitarist in a live performance at Castle Donington, UK, with special appearances from his dear friends Jack Bruce on bass and vocals, Michael Schenker, Phil Mogg and Pete Way of UFO. Witness the inspired twin-lead guitar interplay between two of the greatest living guitarists, Michael Schenker and Uli Jon Roth during some electrifying renditions of several UFO classics. A historic moment was captured when Jack Bruce joined Uli and Clive Bunker on the stage without any prior rehearsal whatsoever, to invoke the spirit of one of rock's most legendary supergroups -- Cream. Although Uli and Jack had never before performed any of these songs together, it was evident from the first few notes onwards that the unique chemistry between these two giants of rock resulted in an authentic and moving interpretation of the spirit of Cream.
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UFO: Strangers In The Night: The Ultimate Critical Review
Title: UFO: Strangers In The Night: The Ultimate Critical Review
Character: Guitar
Released: July 4, 2005
Type: Movie
Strangers In The Night is one of the greatest rock albums of all time. Here are all of the reasons why. Featuring rare previously unreleased footage of UFO in concert, this is the long awaited critical review of the album in the company of UFO founder member, the legendary Pete Way. Pete revisits the album after a gap of twenty-five years in the company of some of the UK s leading rock critics and working musicians including fellow UFO member Jem Davis. This powerful film is the definitive portrait of a under rated masterpiece. Featured cuts include a rare promotional film for Only You Can Rock Me. Also included is rare live film of the band performing as a four piece shortly after Michael Schenker joined the band. Never before released on DVD these tracks are included in their entirety as a marvellous record of UFO live onstage at a time when the band was beginning to emerge as a true rock phenomenon.
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Michael Schenker Group – World Wide Live 2004
Title: Michael Schenker Group – World Wide Live 2004
Character: Himself
Released: September 29, 2004
Type: Movie
World Wide Live 2004” DVD features a recording of MSG supreme performance at the Metalmania Festival 2004. The new edition includes an additional CD with audio tracks recorded at the show. Track list consists of the highlights of all stages of Schenker’s career: from UFO hits, through MSG classic tracks, to his solo compositions! DVD also includes: band bio, discography, 25-minute interview, in which Michael talks about his career, photo gallery, desktop images, weblinks. Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. DVD+CD swing case edition is limited to 2000 copies. “World Wide Live 2004” DVD+CD will be available on 16th March in Europe and 24th March in USA (via MVD).
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Michael Schenker Group - Live in Tokyo 1997
Title: Michael Schenker Group - Live in Tokyo 1997
Character: Self
Released: March 19, 1997
Type: Movie
Michael Schenker Group - Live in Tokyo 1997 movie was released Jul 12, 2005 by the Music Video Distributors studio. This DVD features two supreme performances of the Master of the Flying V, as well as interviews. Michael Schenker Group - Live in Tokyo 1997 video The track lists include highlights of all stages of Schenker's career: from UFO and Scorpions hits, through MSG classic tracks, to his solo compositions. Michael Schenker Group - Live in Tokyo 1997 film Twelve songs from The Michael Schenker Story Live were never before recorded live. Michael Schenker Group - Live in Tokyo 1997 review Also included are Desktop images and weblinks.
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Michael Schenker Group: Rock Will Never Die
Title: Michael Schenker Group: Rock Will Never Die
Character: Himself - Lead Guitar
Released: April 27, 1984
Type: Movie
Live At The Hammersmith Odeon, London 1983