Michael Schenker live in concert.
ON TOUR

Michael Schenker

47
critic concert reviews
metal

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

71
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Critics Consensus

Based on 47 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Michael Schenker is rated as a decent live performer, with shows that lack distinction. Michael Schenker concert reviews describe live shows and performances as bluesy, poignant, and energetic.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Michael Schenker concerts? Michael Schenker concerts usually last two hours.

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On tour

Der Hirsch, Nurnberg, Germany (April 22); Le Forum, Vaureal, France (April 24); Opium, Dublin, Ireland (May 9); Mandela Hall, Belfast, United Kingdom (May 10); O2 Ritz, Manchester, United Kingdom (May 11); Terra Republic, Pydna, Greece (June 28)

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Artist Info

Genre
metal
Origin
Hanover, Germany (1/10/1955)
Bio
Michael Schenker (born January 10, 1955) is a hard rock and heavy metal guitarist of UFO and a founding member of the Scorpions. He signed with Chrysalis Records in autumn 1979 after leaving UFO.
Has Performed With
Michael Schenker's Temple Of Rock, Michael Schenker Group, Michael Schenker Fest
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Backseat Mafia

November 29, 2023
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Michael Schenker Group / Night Demon – O2 Ritz, Manchester 28.11.2023

Music In Minnesota (USA)

March 22, 2018
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Michael Schenker Fest Hits The Cabooze

Chicago Concert Reviews (USA)

March 17, 2018
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Chicago, USA

RockShot Magazine (UK)

November 5, 2017
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Formed by Scorpions and UFO alumnus Michael Schenker, since 1979 the group has had 14 lead singers, 11 drummers, 12 bass players, an extended hiatus, and even a name change (from Michael Schenker Group to McAuley Schenker Group from 1986 to 1993).

Distorted Sound Magazine (UK)

November 29, 2015
60
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O2 Manchester Apollo, Manchester, UK

Vintage Rock (USA)

May 1, 2015
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For this round, he brought back his Temple of Rock with singer Doogie White, guitarist and keyboardist Wayne Findlay, and for the first time in America, the former Scorpions rhythm section of drummer Herman Rarebell and bassist Francis Buchholz.

GoldenPlec (Ireland)

April 29, 2013
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Having played with the likes of the Scorpions, UFO and his own Michael Schenker Group, he has a huge back catalogue of hard rock hits to bring to a live show.

Past critic reviews published in

Vintage Rock (USA), Birmingham Live (UK), Rocknytt (Sweden), Rocknytt (Sweden), Norway Rock Magazine (Norway) and more

Image Credit

Robin Looy http://www.robinlooy .com [CC BY-SA 4.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

My Years With UFO (50th Anniversary Celebration 1972-1978) (20 September 2024)