Michael Schenker is one of the legendary characters in the history of guitar playing. The German virtuoso began his professional musician career at the age of fifteen, first with the Scorpions, with whom Schenker released his first album LONESOME CROW in 1972. Next, he joined the English band UFO, which…
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MICHAEL SCHENKER Interview and questions by Marko Syrjala Pictures by Marko Syrjala and MSG archives Transcription by Nick Michael Schenker is definitely a legend. He’s one of the most respected guitar players of our time, and he’s been a huge influence on many. In the 70?s, after a short period…