Band
Michael Schenker Group
Michael Schenker Group is a heavy metal band from Germany, active 1979 to present. 18 releases and 35 musicians in the catalog.
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Facts
- Genre
- Heavy Metal
- Origin
- London, Germany
- Formed
- 1979
- Releases
- 18
Biography
The Michael Schenker Group are an English hard rock band, formed in London in 1979 by former Scorpions and UFO guitarist Michael Schenker. After the release of their second live album, 1984's Rock Will Never Die, the band went on a two-year hiatus and Schenker disbanded the Michael Schenker Group in 1986, when he and vocalist Robin McAuley formed the McAuley Schenker Group.
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Genres
Current line-up
| Musician | Instruments | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Schenker | Eponymous | 1979 to present |
| Neil Murray | 2008 to present | |
| Simon Phillips | 1980 to present | |
| Erik Grönwall | Lead vocals | 2025 to present |
| Wayne Findlay | 2000 to present | |
| Chris Glen | 1981 to present | |
| Gary John Barden | 1979 to present |
Former members
| Musician | Instruments | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Ronnie Romero | Lead vocals | 2020 to 2023 |
| Graham Bonnet | 1982 to 1982 | |
| Barry Sparks | 1996 to 2000 | |
| Cozy Powell | Drums (drum set) | 1980 to 1982 |
| Billy Sheehan | Bass guitar | 1979 to 1979 |
| Don Airey | 1980 to 2008 | |
| Shane Gaalaas | 1996 to 1997 | |
| Jeff Martin | 2001 to 2006 | |
| Chris Slade | 2008 to 2009 | |
| David VanLanding | Lead vocals | 1998 to 1999 |
| Jari Tiura | 2005 to 2006 | |
| Jeremy Colson | 2003 to 2003 | |
| Kelly Keeling | 1998 to 1999 | |
| Paul Raymond | 1981 to 1982 | |
| Pete Holmes | 2004 to 2004 | |
| Pete Way | 2005 to 2006 | |
| Rev Jones | 2001 to 2009 | |
| Andy Nye | 1982 to 1985 | |
| Denny Carmassi | 1979 to 1979 | |
| Derek St. Holmes | Lead vocals | 1984 to 1985 |
| John Onder | 1998 to 1999 | |
| Keith Slack | 1999 to 2000 | |
| Leif Sundin | 1996 to 1997 | |
| Mo Foster | 1980 to 1980 | |
| Seth Bernstein | 1997 to 1999 | |
| Stuart Hamm | 2003 to 2004 | |
| Ted McKenna | 1982 to 2008 | |
| Tommy Eyre | 1982 to 1982 |
Albums
- The Michael Schenker Group1980 · Album
- MSG1981 · Album
- Assault Attack1982 · Album
- Built to Destroy1983 · Album
- Written in the Sand1996 · Album
- The Unforgiven1999 · Album
- Be Aware of Scorpions2001 · Album
- Masters of Rock2001 · Album
- Arachnophobiac2003 · Album
- Heavy Hitters2005 · Album
- Tales of Rock ’n’ Roll: Twenty‐Five Years Celebration2006 · Album
- In the Midst of Beauty2008 · Album
- By Invitation Only2011 · Album
- Immortal2021 · Album
- Universal2022 · Album
- My Years with UFO2024 · Album
- Don’t Sell Your Soul2025 · Album
Other releases
EPs, demos, live records and compilations.
Related bands
Ranked by the strongest link the catalog can evidence: shared members, shared scene, or listener overlap.