Guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker is set to electrify audiences with the U.S. leg of his "My Years With UFO" tour, celebrating five decades since his iconic tenure with the legendary rock band UFO. Supporting his recently released album, "My Years With UFO", Schenker commemorates the 50th anniversary of his groundbreaking years with UFO (1972-1978), a period that cemented his legacy as a rock guitar legend.
Tour Dates: Catch the German Wunderkind Live
Here’s where you can experience Michael Schenker live on his UFO anniversary tour:
- Sept. 05 - Orlando, FL - Plaza Live
- Sept. 06 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
- Sept. 07 - Clearwater, FL - Capitol Theater
- Sept. 09 - Hopewell, VA - Beacon Theater
- Sept. 10 - Warrendale, PA - Jergels
- Sept. 12 - Ridgefield, CT - Ridgefield Playhouse
- Sept. 13 - Derry, NH - Tupelo Music Hall
- Sept. 14 - Patchogue, NY - Patchogue Theater
- Sept. 16 - Annapolis, MD - Ram’s Head Onstage
- Sept. 17 - Glenside, PA - Keswick Theater
- Sept. 19 - New York, NY - Palladium Times Square
- Sept. 20 - Newton, NJ - Newton Theater
- Sept. 21 - Leesburg, VA - Tally Ho Theater
- Sept. 23 - Columbus, OH - The Kings Of Clubs
- Sept. 24 - Lorain, OH - Lorain Palace Theater
- Sept. 26 - Des Plaines, IL - Des Plaines Theater
- Sept. 27 - St Charles, IL - Arcada Theater
- Sept. 28 - Green Bay, WI - EPIC Events Center
- Sept. 30 - Denver, CO - Oriental Theater
- Oct. 02 - Agora Hills, CA - Canyon Club *
- Oct. 03 - Los Angeles, CA - Saban Theater *
- Oct. 04 - Anaheim, CA - The Grove *
- Oct. 05 - San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall *
- Oct. 08 - Albuquerque, NM - National Hispanic Cultural Center *
- Oct. 10 - Plano, TX - Legacy Hall *
- Oct. 11 - San Antonio, TX - Tobin Center *
- Oct. 12 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall *
*Featuring special guests Armored Saint
Tickets for this Michael Schenker U.S. tour go on sale Friday, March 14, 2025.
A Milestone Album: "My Years With UFO"
Produced by Schenker and Michael Voss, the album "My Years With UFO" revisits the German Wunderkind’s formative years with UFO. Joining the band at just 17, Schenker’s prodigious talent shaped classics like "Doctor Doctor", "Rock Bottom", and "Only You Can Rock Me". His six-year stint produced iconic albums including "Phenomenon", "Force It", "No Heavy Petting", "Lights Out", "Obsession", and the timeless live record "Strangers In The Night"—widely hailed as one of the greatest live rock albums ever.
This 50th anniversary album features 11 reimagined UFO hits, backed by a core band of Derek Sherinian (keyboards), Brian Tichy (drums), and Barry Sparks (bass). The project boasts an all-star lineup of guest artists, including Axl Rose, Slash, Kai Hansen, Roger Glover, Joey Tempest, Biff Byford, Jeff Scott Soto, John Norum, Dee Snider, Joel Hoekstra, Joe Lynn Turner, Carmine Appice, Adrian Vandenberg, Michael Voss, Stephen Pearcy, and Erik Grönwall.
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