Thanks Michael for almost 50 years of unbelievable guitar playing, alien talent! Check out all the Rock bottom audio and video existing since 1973 and you'll never find two identical versions of that signature solo, always different, always a jaw dropping performance! Long live Maestro Schenker, the one and only God of Flying V🤘🤘
You can always find a faster shredding guitarist -- but so frickin' what! For inventiveness, expression, and sheer fun, Michael Schenker is unmatched. When I am in a creative slump, I listen to his stuff for inspiration. I recommend him to all of my guitar students.
I once had a black velvet jacket, with a silver and black MSG patch on the breast pocket (like a school blazer...), obtained from a concert of MSG that I attended back in the day (early 80's). I wore this jacket to visit my uncle (himself visiting from Australia...). He asked me what the patch meant. . I said that the patch represents - ''Michael's School of Guitar '' He still remains one of my largest influences on guitar technique, his precision and melodic nuances were perfect, certainly to me at the time. One of Rock's greatest legends by far.
Schenker is unmatched when it comes to melody and fluidity put together, and that solo just makes you break out into a sweat! 😅 You could play it on repeat for hours and not get bored! 🎸🎶💥
I am honestly not sure anyone in the world can do what Michael is doing right now, regardless of age. What he is doing right now in terms of tone, creativity, and emotional is just incredible.
ive loved michael schenker since 1977, ive been a guitarist since 1974, and Schenker is a great example of a man who has kept his sights firmly on his mission, and regardless of what life has thrown at him, has continued to be an amazing guitarist, every time he plays rock bottom , he injects something new into it, all the great albums from the 70's and until now , i dont think a better 61 yr old rock guitarist exists !!!! a treasure
There ought to be a law. When one of the greatest guitar players ever is playing one of the best guitar solos ever the camera should only be pointed to the guitar player and not the keyboardists hair.
I know... that clearly, in today's world, there are shredders that are light-years faster than Michael. But not back in the day. And regardless, Michael's phrasing is unmatched to this day! His vertical technique is still undiscovered. He's not my favorite guitarist... but in my opinion, overall, the greatest, electric, lead-guitarist of all-time. His leads are fucking STRAIGHT SUGAR !!!
his sound is just awesome..take note modern guitarists, it aint about detuned distortion all the time...and he looks great in leather at 63!!! how??? brilliant solo.....
Miss Phil Moog's vocals...never the same without, but MS shreds to rock heaven here...also Andy Parker's drums...he fit that band so perfectly...Herman has a similar style, but Andy laid a rock groove a guitar player can just glide over...
seen him sing with Schenker live - when he doesn’t know the words he slurs something vaguely close to songs that every UFO, Scorps and MSG fans know inside out
The One & Only, Inimitable Francis Buchholz on Bass .. one of the early Bassists for the Scorpions .. Writer of amazing bass lines like Yellow Raven, Longing for Fire, Crying Days, and so many more 🤘
Great song and, well Michael need I say more... I wonder how many times he say performed this song live, hell I wonder how many times I have listened since Phenomenon.... Is that Fancies Buchholz on bass from the Scorpions?
This is an excellent version no doubt, but, even MS himself could and can, not equal or duplicate the monstrous, the phenomenal version when he played that night at the Chicago Amphitheater and that it was recorder for posterity in the 1979 album 'Strangers in The Night'. Michael Schenker, and the rest of the band, were at the apex of their career at that time.
@@yellowlightingbolt its the very reason he quit ufo. he was so upset at how "thin" his lead break sounded. ( theres an interview with paul raymond here on youtube, that explanation is straight from pauls mouth)
Singer is horrible... Michael is awesome as usual. I saw ufo several times in the seventies in San Antonio. They would come with Judas Priest and Rush. Those were the days.
singer bites.....Herman has just been around since the ancients and Francis well hes not bad......Michaels kickn ass....should team up with some better mates :)
confirmation: Michou ne sais pas chanter ! et le gros clavier guitariste hirsute a vraiment l'air méchant lorsqu'il chante: Rock badôm! Son de basse inexistant, bref le hard comme on l'aimait dans les années 80... lol! Michou tricotte quand même de jolis petits solos un peu rabachés mais, bon, c'est son petit plaisir à lui... relol!
@@robertwhitcomb6105 If I was a guitarist wanting to be the main focus of the band which I happen to be the founder of, I'd hire an average singer that will take minimal attention from me.
Holy Moly…
That solo was mind blowing!! Schenker when happy and healthy is unmatched. Never stop Axeman!
Michael Frickin' Schenker. What can we say? The guy's been a veritable rock and roll powerhouse for 50 years now. 😎👍
Thanks Michael for almost 50 years of unbelievable guitar playing, alien talent! Check out all the Rock bottom audio and video existing since 1973 and you'll never find two identical versions of that signature solo, always different, always a jaw dropping performance! Long live Maestro Schenker, the one and only God of Flying V🤘🤘
He said in an interview that Rock Bottom was a ever evolving song and he found ways to keep adding to it.
You can always find a faster shredding guitarist -- but so frickin' what! For inventiveness, expression, and sheer fun, Michael Schenker is unmatched. When I am in a creative slump, I listen to his stuff for inspiration. I recommend him to all of my guitar students.
Excellent comment.
He can play fast as anyone just prefers to give people chills
can't beat the originals anyways
I once had a black velvet jacket, with a silver and black MSG patch on the breast pocket (like a school blazer...), obtained from a concert of MSG that I attended back in the day (early 80's). I wore this jacket to visit my uncle (himself visiting from Australia...). He asked me what the patch meant.
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I said that the patch represents - ''Michael's School of Guitar '' He still remains one of my largest influences on guitar technique, his precision and melodic nuances were perfect, certainly to me at the time. One of Rock's greatest legends by far.
And he’s still rocking and creating. I think he’s at his happiest now than he ever was. True guitar hero Legend!
Schenker is unmatched when it comes to melody and fluidity put together, and that solo just makes you break out into a sweat! 😅
You could play it on repeat for hours and not get bored! 🎸🎶💥
I am honestly not sure anyone in the world can do what Michael is doing right now, regardless of age. What he is doing right now in terms of tone, creativity, and emotional is just incredible.
Don Fawcett you nailed it. Hes on his own. Colour and tone MS owns!!
Ritchie Blackmore
The day he is inspired he has no match...
Jeff Beck
That solo sends shivers up my spine it's like 1978 strangers in the night all over again
Francis Bulchhoz on bass guitar, Herman Rarebell on drums, Michael Schenker on lead guitar. just miss Rudolf and Klaus and we're the scorpions 1979
Watch his latest rant about the scorpions, his brother especially and you wi see that aint gonna happen lol
Francis Bucholz on Bass & Herman Rarebell on drums!
Whao!
Schenker is the best player of all time and no one is as melodic and has his attack .
Please, listen to Joe Satriani.
Please DON’T! zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Schenker is my favorite, especially when it comes to pure melody, but Sykes comes pretty close.
Michael Schenker the god of Guitar Rock!!!!!!! EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!!
Världens grymmaste rockgitarrist
ive loved michael schenker since 1977, ive been a guitarist since 1974, and Schenker is a great example of a man who has kept his sights firmly on his mission, and regardless of what life has thrown at him, has continued to be an amazing guitarist, every time he plays rock bottom , he injects something new into it, all the great albums from the 70's and until now , i dont think a better 61 yr old rock guitarist exists !!!! a treasure
There ought to be a law. When one of the greatest guitar players ever is playing one of the best guitar solos ever the camera should only be pointed to the guitar player and not the keyboardists hair.
Totally agree!
@@Contato1001 Yep. Yet this camera crew does better than most.
my thoughts exactly. Videographers union card ought to be pulled for life
Holy crap, I don’t think I’ve ever seen Schenker more on than he is here! Mind blowing!
Wow. He plays just right. Fast enough. Very melodic. A big variety of licks. Just very interesting to listen to.
Fritter70 .. check out his concert in Japan in 2010. He was great that night. You'll enjoy it. God bless friend
Michael Schenker's signature melodic shredding is a lost art nowadays... He's one of a kind.. 🤘🤘
My god it's like strangers in the night all over again breathtaking
Always been my favourite UFO song and in my top 3 all time favourite guitar solos. The way it keeps building is its beauty.
Three ex-scorpions spotted! That solo is epic!
He still looks like he loves it! So cool.
in my opinion he is the best EVER!...
2022 timeless this guy is such a master. So glad i have had the privilege to see him play live several times. Come to NZ MS i will buy you a beer
Guitar Genius Man I have UFO Vinyl from 1975 SHREDDING STILL The band started METAL music
Well, the verdict is in. Michael Schenker rules. No two ways about it. One of the greats!
Michael Schenker - Guitars
Herman Rarebell - Drums
Francis Buchholz - Bass
Wayne Findlay - Guitar
Doogie White - Vocals
What more can you say!
In fine form Michael,Francis bucholz bass great song.excellent hi def,video.thank you! A master guitarist shred and destroy.
Damn. All I can say is DAMN! He really is great.
Phenomenal.
MS is 1 of top 5 guitarist's ever to play!
I know... that clearly, in today's world, there are shredders that are light-years faster than Michael.
But not back in the day.
And regardless, Michael's phrasing is unmatched to this day!
His vertical technique is still undiscovered.
He's not my favorite guitarist... but in my opinion, overall, the greatest, electric, lead-guitarist of all-time.
His leads are fucking STRAIGHT SUGAR !!!
Bangkok G many a speed demon acknowledges that without mr Schenker, none of them would be doing as they are.
djEvisceration Schenker & Uli
Many acknowledge him, and those that don't can't match his tone and feeling.
+Bangkok G Absolutely agree with, it is not just a pile of notes played fast, MS makes his guitar sing.
Bangkok G Yes as in the 12 minute mark!!!!
He can blaze with those fingers, but he always brings back a strong melody.
This is one of those songs where the guitar player is so good he doesnt even need a singer...
pat jeans Phil Mogg was the only time...
How idiotic!
How old are you?
I agree with pat jeans. Who replaces a singer every 6 months? No chemistry.
Thunder of rock shenker!!!!!!!
his sound is just awesome..take note modern guitarists, it aint about detuned distortion all the time...and he looks great in leather at 63!!! how??? brilliant solo.....
Well.... He started young.
Thanx for this excellent video! Great to be able to see what exactly Michael is playing!
Miss Phil Moog's vocals...never the same without, but MS shreds to rock heaven here...also Andy Parker's drums...he fit that band so perfectly...Herman has a similar style, but Andy laid a rock groove a guitar player can just glide over...
love me some andy. and well said
The pick hand is just as fascinating as the fret hand. Just saying
two former scorpions members and michael schenker in one band, it doesn't get any better than this i guess.
That is 3 dude🤔
@@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251 you're right, i should have done my maths... ;)
Increíble interpretación!! con Doogie White!! :-)
Brilliant guitar from Schenker, one of the greats and back on top form. Dreadful singer!
John Sutton he always has the worst singers!
Agreed..
MS just wanted to play and go ahead on this one.
But emagine the setup with a greate vocal...
Seriously, Dougie white is a fucking awesome vocalist, it is just no one could sing this song other than Phil mogg 🎶
seen him sing with Schenker live - when he doesn’t know the words he slurs something vaguely close to songs that every UFO, Scorps and MSG fans know inside out
Simply Masterpiece 🎵🎼🎶🎸😎👊
Fantastic
Holy Smokes!! V-Powered......
Fuck yeah!!! Michael Schenker!!! Great playing!!! Living Legend!!! This might be even better than Strangers version!!!
No one thought it could be repeated and here we are….
Awesome as always! I think the Gibson V sounds better though.
this guy rules. slow and melodic.
Is that Herman Rarebell on Drums? 👍👍👍
Legend!
The One & Only, Inimitable Francis Buchholz on Bass .. one of the early Bassists for the Scorpions .. Writer of amazing bass lines like Yellow Raven, Longing for Fire, Crying Days, and so many more 🤘
Look at 4:33. Could you name which brand/model of bass guitar is Francis Buchholz playing?
the master
MSG The GOD rocks!
Guitar great.. weird seeing ex scorps players Francis Bucholz and Herman "Z German" Rarebell on stage..
3 scorpions on stage
Why? He is an ex scorpions player himself 🤔
Classic!!!!!!!!
Great song and, well Michael need I say more... I wonder how many times he say performed this song live, hell I wonder how many times I have listened since Phenomenon.... Is that Fancies Buchholz on bass from the Scorpions?
By-tor yes and Herman Rarebell from scorpions too
@@adkleiner Wow I didn't even notice Herman at the kit... TY Love em...
Muy buena versión de Rock Bottom, el solo es grandioso, y me encanta
el final de la canción, con Schenker soleando entre medio de los
cortes.
Very good !
he's indeed awesome...where does he get these mediocre singers?
That's fucked up TH-cam. Throw a damn commercial ad in the middle of a guitar solo. smdh
Jajaja se colgo doogie white😅😅, muy buena presentacion 😎😎
Yepp... I prettyyy Sure know guitar man thats active now, can come even a bit close to Mikey.. Now thats a Rock STAR!!!😎
the rest of the band needs some air after that one!
He's a guitar God on Earth
If Michael Schenker is not a god, then I don't know what he is
It's funny how you know exactly who is playing the guitar in the thumbnail simply because of the angle of the neck.
I don't really know what that was at the 7 minute mark but I loved it.
¿Quiza la versión definitiva de rock Bottom? Is this one the ultimative Rock Bottom versión? Awesome guitar playing superb performance.
OUT FUCKIN STANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is an excellent version no doubt, but, even MS himself could and can, not equal or duplicate the monstrous, the phenomenal version when he played that night at the Chicago Amphitheater and that it was recorder for posterity in the 1979 album 'Strangers in The Night'. Michael Schenker, and the rest of the band, were at the apex of their career at that time.
I agree, but surprisingly I heard once in an interview that Michael didn't like the version and wanted to fix it... 😳😳😳
@@yellowlightingbolt its the very reason he quit ufo. he was so upset at how "thin" his lead break sounded. ( theres an interview with paul raymond here on youtube, that explanation is straight from pauls mouth)
@@yellowlightingbolt Correct. He expressed the same sentiment/misgivings in 'Melody Maker' back in the day.
*Strangers In The Night* - UFO - One (if not the) greatest live rock albums of all time.
Wow. Enough said.
Oh hell yeah!!!!😎✌️❤️🎸🎸🎸
DOOGIE WHITE ( ex RAINBOW ) ON VOCAL ! 👍👍👍👍👍🍷🇺🇦.
Proper mix
I think that Michael schenker is done touring 😭😭😭
nice.
Apparently, he only plays the one guitar, and has a back-up in case he breaks a string for a long time.
Gary barden, Graham bonnet and Robin mcauley is the men's
Richard Branson on vocals!
DOOGIE WHITE .
Singer is horrible... Michael is awesome as usual. I saw ufo several times in the seventies in San Antonio. They would come with Judas Priest and Rush. Those were the days.
Leo Lion wow forgot how good he was that's just a stringing performance
To be fair don't think the singer is horrible maybe cos couldn't take me eyes off micheal lol
Good old days in San Antonio..
1976 Santa Monica Civic Auditorium with Rush. Wow that was awesome
@@thomascusik6109 same tour in baltimore md....awesome
Is that Francis Buchholz on bass?
Yes and Herman on drums
Buaaah wie geil man
Amazing
Bloody Fuckin Right
あら、いいですね( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)♬
Francis buchols on bass?
I love you🌹
singer bites.....Herman has just been around since the ancients and Francis well hes not bad......Michaels kickn ass....should team up with some better mates :)
Great Lick in 6:58
The Solos not Bad either!! LOL!!
legend
Scorpions rhythm section!
Miss Pete
Who's on Bass ? (Ex scorpions???)
Yes, Francis Bucholz
confirmation: Michou ne sais pas chanter ! et le gros clavier guitariste hirsute a vraiment l'air méchant lorsqu'il chante: Rock badôm! Son de basse inexistant, bref le hard comme on l'aimait dans les années 80... lol! Michou tricotte quand même de jolis petits solos un peu rabachés mais, bon, c'est son petit plaisir à lui... relol!
who bass? who drum?
Bass player is ex Scorpions basist Francis Bucholz and the drummer is ex scorpions drummer, Herman z German Rarebell... 😉
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Love the band UFO With Michael S. The singer does this song not justice Mogg only that can mailed it
Ronald Jorgensen Schenker always hires the worst singers
@@robertwhitcomb6105 If I was a guitarist wanting to be the main focus of the band which I happen to be the founder of, I'd hire an average singer that will take minimal attention from me.
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He needs a better drummer. HR is mediocre at best. Bang Plop. Bang, Plop.
waubrowns1 so true, and Francis actually also
and a better vocalist - no justice to Phil Mogg whatsovever
mogg needs michael more than michael needs mogg
and say that quickly 20 times
I am a Scorpions fan and I agree with your comment, Herman is so much limited