A Michael Schenker Bio

[Slander]

I must say I'm shocked that some do not know who Michael Schenker Group. Robin was part of Mcauley Schenker Group. Here is Michael Schenker's impressive bio. Sorry Red I don't think his catalog is chapter 11 as you would call it. It is quite lengthy.

http://guitarmadesimple.com/guitar-hero ... enker.html

[silvergirl66]

loved him in the scorps! one of my fav bands!

[Slander]

loved him in the scorps! one of my fav bands!

I was always a sucker for good melodic metal. I hear the new scorps disc is great.

[survivorfan2005]

Did anyone else notice Survivor mentioned on the "anchorman" soundtrack? I saw it on the survivor wikipedia and was just wondering if anyone else heard it?

The Article States:

On the soundtrack album to the film Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2005), Ron states that he believes Survivor is "the best that ever was" and that "everyone else is an imitator" including The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bach, and Beethoven. He then goes on to point out that Survivor won't return his calls, which he understands because "They're Survivor and I'm not." He then introduces Who's That Lady by The Isley Brothers with the line "It's not Survivor, but it'll have to do."

[silvergirl66]

wow, never even heard of that movie, i'll have to check it out.

[axecrew]

Maybe someone can help me with a question I have.....I've heard a couple of MSG songs,but what I want to know is.....If they were so big and had a bunch hits,Why did Micheal Schenker ultimately fire McCauley from the group? I would think that with things going well, you would want to keep things the same.

Oh and the other thread about MSG songs being played.....NO!!!! To compare Hagar and Phil Collins solo stuff to MSG is just wrong!! Sammy Hagar was a WELL established solo artist before and after VH. Phil Collins was a multi-platinum solo artist during and after Genesis. Robin McCauley was the lead singer of a band,since said band he's done nothing of note,if you want to use that criteria then the lead singer of AH-HA should fall into that same group. Afterall his group has a hit that was bigger internationally then anything MSG ever put out.
If I go to a show...I want to hear that band's music,not a hoge-poge of stuff from other groups. I mean where would it stop? Since Eddie Van Halen played on Micheal Jackson's Beat It does that mean VH should play Beat It?

[Slander]

Maybe someone can help me with a question I have.....I've heard a couple of MSG songs,but what I want to know is.....If they were so big and had a bunch hits,Why did Micheal Schenker ultimately fire McCauley from the group? I would think that with things going well, you would want to keep things the same.

Oh and the other thread about MSG songs being played.....NO!!!! To compare Hagar and Phil Collins solo stuff to MSG is just wrong!! Sammy Hagar was a WELL established solo artist before and after VH. Phil Collins was a multi-platinum solo artist during and after Genesis. Robin McCauley was the lead singer of a band,since said band he's done nothing of note,if you want to use that criteria then the lead singer of AH-HA should fall into that same group. Afterall his group has a hit that was bigger internationally then anything MSG ever put out.
If I go to a show...I want to hear that band's music,not a hoge-poge of stuff from other groups. I mean where would it stop? Since Eddie Van Halen played on Micheal Jackson's Beat It does that mean VH should play Beat It?

Axe I hope you feel better with that off your chest. The A-Ha comparison is rediculous. It should even be dignified. MSG was a lower tier hair metal band just like Survivor was a lower tier aor band. MSG had a following. Some people think Michael Schenker is God! I don't subscribe but he is one of the best guitar talents in the world. Having said that there is nothing wrong with Robin adding to the Survivor arsenal. He deserves our respect.

[Red13JoePa]

We do respect him but we want to hear him sing only Survivor songs.

[Slander]

We do respect him but we want to hear him sing only Survivor songs.

It's been noted. See you could have said that without trashing his bio or comparing him to a-ha. Robin is bringing a lot to the band and he deserves his due.

[Journey/Survivor]

I'm one of the biggest Christina Applegate fans in the world so I had been wanting to see the "Anchorman" movie but haven't as of yet. I too read that about the Anchorman soundtrack on Wikipedia but I haven't heard it my self.

[Slander]

I'm one of the biggest Christina Applegate fans in the world so I had been wanting to see the "Anchorman" movie but haven't as of yet. I too read that about the Anchorman soundtrack on Wikipedia but I haven't heard it my self.

Christina Applegate deserves her own thread! Anyway Survivor is mentioned in the movie which is interesting since the movie is supposed to take place in the 70's. Yes I know the guys were around in 79 but it's set before that time or so it seems. Nonetheless I love the fact Survivor is used as a pop culture reference in the film.

[Penny]

Anchorman was a terrible movie, and the Survivor line was the best line in it.

[Red13JoePa]

Ah Ha.








I agree with the guy. More people would Mcrecognize McTake On McMe than the McMSG songs.

[Slander]

Anchorman was a terrible movie, and the Survivor line was the best line in it.

I work in the bizness and I hated it. I can't stress how much I hated the film.

[MarcelJordan]

We do respect him but we want to hear him sing only Survivor songs.

Here's the thing. Just when we have a consensus that Robin is getting better with Survivor, we're hit with another controversy.

Seriously though, our comments will have no bearing on whether Survivor doing MSG tunes will be a welcome treat for fans on both sides or not. One thing is for sure, its going to be a sight to behold when Frankie plays the solos that some fans will compare with Michael Schenker. Remains to be seen right

[Slander]

We do respect him but we want to hear him sing only Survivor songs.

Here's the thing. Just when we have a consensus that Robin is getting better with Survivor, we're hit with another controversy.

Seriously though, our comments will have no bearing on whether Survivor doing MSG tunes will be a welcome treat for fans on both sides or not. One thing is for sure, its going to be a sight to behold when Frankie plays the solos that some fans will compare with Michael Schenker. Remains to be seen right?

I think it is great Survivor will play more guitar driven songs. Also for all those that accuse Frankie of being selfish I think it is very telling he wants to include Robin's work. I think Frankie needs to be complimented and not criticized. The same people would have raved if anything off of Empires had been played.

[MarcelJordan]

We do respect him but we want to hear him sing only Survivor songs.

Here's the thing. Just when we have a consensus that Robin is getting better with Survivor, we're hit with another controversy.

Seriously though, our comments will have no bearing on whether Survivor doing MSG tunes will be a welcome treat for fans on both sides or not. One thing is for sure, its going to be a sight to behold when Frankie plays the solos that some fans will compare with Michael Schenker. Remains to be seen right?

I think it is great Survivor will play more guitar driven songs. Also for all those that accuse Frankie of being selfish I think it is very telling he wants to include Robin's work. I think Frankie needs to be complimented and not criticized. The same people would have raved if anything off of Empires had been played.

No problem with me on Robin , however, I am very curious how FS will do the solos for MSG tunes.

Meanwhile, any idea whether FS and MS are mutual friends by any chance? They've a common friend in Frank Filipetti as far as I am aware and FF and FS are very close.

[Slander]

We do respect him but we want to hear him sing only Survivor songs.

Here's the thing. Just when we have a consensus that Robin is getting better with Survivor, we're hit with another controversy.

Seriously though, our comments will have no bearing on whether Survivor doing MSG tunes will be a welcome treat for fans on both sides or not. One thing is for sure, its going to be a sight to behold when Frankie plays the solos that some fans will compare with Michael Schenker. Remains to be seen right?

I think it is great Survivor will play more guitar driven songs. Also for all those that accuse Frankie of being selfish I think it is very telling he wants to include Robin's work. I think Frankie needs to be complimented and not criticized. The same people would have raved if anything off of Empires had been played.

No problem with me on Robin , however, I am very curious what FS will on the solos for MSG tunes.

Meanwhile, any idea whether FS and MS are mutual friends by any chance? They've a common friend in Frank Filipetti as far as I am aware and FF and FS are very close.

Very true! I have always perceived that Frankie felt somewhat shackled. Maybe the gloves are off and he will really shred. By the way contrary to others opinion, I think Frankie's blues is pretty damn good. I for one would like Frankie and Robin to put together a bluesy rock number like Rock ME by Great White. How cool would that be.

[Red13JoePa]

If Frankie's been shackled the past 5-10 years I cringe to think what his UNshackled soloing is going to be like. I don't want the seasons to change while I'm there, Penn State kicks off Labor Day Weekend.

And as for the Empires played by Survivor live thing, dunno about others but I wouldn't want to hear Survivor do that if Jamo was singing. Not w/ 8 full albums of Survivor material to do justice to.

[Slander]

If Frankie's been shackled the past 5-10 years I cringe to think what his UNshackled soloing is going to be like. I don't want the seasons to change while I'm there, Penn State kicks off Labor Day Weekend.

Red I'm talking about playing songs to fit Jamo. They may have more of an edge now with Mcauley on the mic.

[Slander]

If Frankie's been shackled the past 5-10 years I cringe to think what his UNshackled soloing is going to be like. I don't want the seasons to change while I'm there, Penn State kicks off Labor Day Weekend.

And as for the Empires played by Survivor live thing, dunno about others but I wouldn't want to hear Survivor do that if Jamo was singing. Not w/ 8 full albums of Survivor material to do justice to.

Red have you listened to BUSINESS AS USUAL AT ALL? Just curious. You might be pleasantly surprised. I think Andrew even agrees this could be the new Survivor sound and you know what? It sounds great!

[Red13JoePa]

Nope, haven't heard it but I do intend to.


I'll get hold of it soon.

[Slander]

Nope, haven't heard it but I do intend to.


I'll get hold of it soon.

It's an import. I've been listening to it a lot tonight. Good stuff. Red you are a fair guy. I would be shocked if you didn't like it.

[MarcelJordan]

If Frankie's been shackled the past 5-10 years I cringe to think what his UNshackled soloing is going to be like. I don't want the seasons to change while I'm there, Penn State kicks off Labor Day Weekend.

And as for the Empires played by Survivor live thing, dunno about others but I wouldn't want to hear Survivor do that if Jamo was singing. Not w/ 8 full albums of Survivor material to do justice to.

Im on both sides of the fence, really. But the objective part of me, wants to let Survivor try it out and see the reactions. No doubt, Survivor have indeed enough songs and I empathize with you Red.

But please let this NOT delay Survivor in coming up with some new tunes. Because they really need to move forward, after nearly a year (with Robin) playing past stuff. I want Survivor to break from the nostalgia. Obviously not sure ANY new stuff will be better than the past. Got too used to my rose tinted glasses.

[IngoK]

Michael Schenker is a good guitarist, that´s right. But that some people call him a god.....? Uh, I don´t think so. Same as most germans (me too) he´s a very accurate worker, but that´s all. He´s special in a same way as Ritchie Blackmore is (hope I mentioned political correct...).

He worked with the Scorpions (the Band of his Brother Rudolf), with UFO and he had/still have the Michael Schenker Group. For a short period he worked together with Robin McAuley as the McAuleySchenkerGroup.

I remember a show review when the author wrote after a Schenker and Joe Satriani gig that Satriani didn´t played him against the wall, he nailed him.

My opinion is that Michael is a good worker but there are a lot of better guitarists. Of course I´m proud as a german (or like Red would say "Kraut") that we have such a caliber like Schenker but I wouldn´t call him a "legend" or "god".

[Destiny]

... totaly right! MSGs " Nightmare " for example. I like it, its a little bit harder sound than we know from Survivor but realy melodic...

[Slander]

Michael Schenker is a good guitarist, that´s right. But that some people call him a god.....? Uh, I don´t think so. Same as most germans (me too) he´s a very accurate worker, but that´s all. He´s special in a same way as Ritchie Blackmore is (hope I mentioned political correct...).

He worked with the Scorpions (the Band of his Brother Rudolf), with UFO and he had/still have the Michael Schenker Group. For a short period he worked together with Robin McAuley as the McAuleySchenkerGroup.

I remember a show review when the author wrote after a Schenker and Joe Satriani gig that Satriani didn´t played him against the wall, he nailed him.

My opinion is that Michael is a good worker but there are a lot of better guitarists. Of course I´m proud as a german (or like Red would say "Kraut") that we have such a caliber like Schenker but I wouldn´t call him a "legend" or "god".

Hey guy whatever makes you feel better. If you have to tear down go ahead.

[Destiny]

P.S. Slander ! The new Scorps Album is great! ...believe it

[Red13JoePa]

I´m proud as a german (or like Red would say "Kraut")

Bah. That's alright.

I'm a Mick American.


total mutt.

[IngoK]

Michael Schenker is a good guitarist, that´s right. But that some people call him a god.....? Uh, I don´t think so. Same as most germans (me too) he´s a very accurate worker, but that´s all. He´s special in a same way as Ritchie Blackmore is (hope I mentioned political correct...).

He worked with the Scorpions (the Band of his Brother Rudolf), with UFO and he had/still have the Michael Schenker Group. For a short period he worked together with Robin McAuley as the McAuleySchenkerGroup.

I remember a show review when the author wrote after a Schenker and Joe Satriani gig that Satriani didn´t played him against the wall, he nailed him.

My opinion is that Michael is a good worker but there are a lot of better guitarists. Of course I´m proud as a german (or like Red would say "Kraut") that we have such a caliber like Schenker but I wouldn´t call him a "legend" or "god".

Hey guy whatever makes you feel better. If you have to tear down go ahead.

Do you like each and everything an artist is doing? I prefer to have my own opinion and I have no problems to tell.