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Michael Schenker has had a long and storied career in the music business. It all began with his brother Rudolph as a member of the Scorpions and in 1973 he joined forces with UFO to create some of the most iconic hard rock tunes of the late 1970’s. 1980 saw the beginning of the Michael Schenker Group and so began his thirty five plus year solo career.
Fast forward to 2018 we now see the rock guitar hero giving us a nearly three hour concert showcasing every segment of Schenker's musical history has brought along MSG vocalists Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet and Robin McAuley along with Temple Of Rock singer Doogie White to help him along the way. Rounding out the band are former MSG members Ted McKenna (Drums), Steve Mann (Guitar/Keyboards) and Chris Glen (Bass). Tonight we witnessed Schenker and his band mates tear through thirty tunes with everyone sounding effectively like they should. We were treated to everything from “Armed and Ready” to “Attack of the Mad Axe Man” featuring Gary Barden, “Assault Attack” and “Dancer” from Graham Bonnet, “Save Yourself” and “Anytime” with Robin McAuley. Added to it were recent Temple of Rock songs like “Vigilante Man” and from the new studio project “Resurrection” most notably “Warrior”. (https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Michael-Schenker-Fest/dp/B078DZLZFD) Closing the night out we were treated to a bevy UFO tunes. “Rock Bottom,” “Doctor Doctor,” “Shoot Shoot,” “Natural Thing” and “Lights Out” finished up the marathon. Michael Schenker Fest gave us everything we could hope for. It was a chance of a lifetime to witness the pure greatness ofMichael Schenker. The show is a definite must see. Setlist: Into the Arena Let Sleeping Dogs Lie Cry for the Nations Attack of the Mad Axeman Messin' Around Armed and Ready Coast to Coast Desert Song Dancer Night Moods Searching for a Reason Assault Attack Captain Nemo Bad Boys Save Yourself Anytime Heart and Soul Love Is Not a Game Searching for Freedom Live and Let Live Vigilante Man Lord of the Lost and Lonely Take Me to the Church Before the Devil Knows You're Dead Warrior Rock Bottom Encore: Doctor Doctor Shoot Shoot Natural Thing Lights Out The full photo album can be found here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jschaef00/albums/72157694193309984 All Images © Joe Schaeffer Photography
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If anyone doesn’t think Night Ranger can hang anymore they really need to check them out. I’ve been a fan since 1982, and let me tell you they rock just as hard if not harder than they did then.
The band roared on stage with a powerful rendition of "Somehow Someway" from their latest CD “Don’t Let Up” (Available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ6WB9T) and for the next ninety minutes their energy never faded. They performed all of their hits including "Sing Me Away", “When You Close Your Eyes” and "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" and of course, "Sister Christian" and “(You Can Still) Rock in America”. All of the guys appeared to be genuinely having fun and the audience was appreciative of their professional and polished performance. The band was extremely tight and flexible. They were absolutely having a great time. I was very impressed that they covered some tunes of bands that Jack Blades, Brad Gillis and Keri Kelli have been part of. Highlights for sure were the three from Damn Yankees, “Coming of Age”, “Come Again” and “High Enough”. Night Ranger always rocks the house and they didn't disappoint. The music was awesome, vocals were spot on and 35 years has proven to age this classic band just right. They are a must see band for every rock and roll fan. Setlist: Somehow Someway Four in the Morning Sing Me Away Coming of Age The Secret of My Success Sentimental Street School's Out/Crazy Train High Road Night Ranger Come Again (Acoustic) High Enough Goodbye When You Close Your Eyes Don't Tell Me You Love Me (with a snippet of Highway Star) Sister Christian (You Can Still) Rock in America The full photo album can be found here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jschaef00/albums/72157664807028967 All Images © Joe Schaeffer Photography For more photos, go to:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jschaef00/collections/72157688206886320/ Courtesy of Joe Schaeffer Photography For the complete link of all Monsters of Rock Cruise photos click here:
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