Biography
The Michael Schenker Group (often abbreviated as MSG) are a guitar-oriented hard rock band formed in 1979 by former Scorpions and UFO guitarist, Michael Schenker. In 1986, Schenker and vocalist Robin McAuley formed the McAuley Schenker Group, which lasted until 1993. After that, in 1996 the Michael Schenker Group was reformed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Schenker_Group
Album & Cover
The Michael Schenker Group is the first album by the hard rock band Michael Schenker Group. Made No1 on KTUH’s charts on the week of September 29, 1980. The song “Armed and Ready” is featured in the video game Guitar Hero: Metallica.
Cover Location: Dentist’s studio, London, UK
Who Did What: Photography – A. Powell/R. Brimson. Cover Design – Hipgnosis. Art Direction – Peter Wagg.
Label: Chrysalis CHE1302(US), Chrysalis CHR 1302(UK)
Source: Vinyl. Album. Cover. Art – The Complete Hipgnosis Catalogue By Aubrey Powell
Tracklist
| Side One Armed And Ready Cry For The Nations Victim Of Illusion Bijou Pleasurette Feels Like A Good Thing |
Side Two Into The Arena Looking Out From Nowhere Tales Of Mystery Lost Horizons |
Credits
Bass – Mo Foster
Drums – Simon Phillips
Engineer – Gareth “Garry” Edwards
Engineer [Tape Operator] – Jeremy Allom
Guitar, Written-By – Michael Schenker
Keyboards – Don Airey
Producer – Roger Glover
Vocals – Gary Barden
Written-By – Gary Barden (tracks: A1 to A3, A5, B2 to B4)
