Guitar legend Michael Schenker has announced the U.S. leg of his “My Years With UFO” tour.
Schenker will be touring in support of his recently released “My Years With UFO” album celebrating the 50th anniversary of Michael’s years with UFO.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 14.
Produced by Schenker and Voss, “My Years With UFO” marks the 50th anniversary of Schenker’s era with UFO, spanning from 1972 to 1978. The “German Wunderkind” was asked to join UFO at just 17 years old. Touring the globe as a teenager, Schenker became a driving force behind some of UFO’s most loved tracks, such as “Doctor Doctor”, “Rock Bottom” and “Only You Can Rock Me”.
Although Michael Schenker’s era with UFO spanned only six years, his influence as a young songwriter and exceptional guitarist had already left a lasting mark on rock. During these meteoric years, the UFO albums “Phenomenon”, “Force It”, “No Heavy Petting”, “Lights Out”, “Obsession” and the seminal live album “Strangers In The Night” were recorded, each contributing significantly to the genre. “Strangers In The Night” particularly stands out as one of the most influential live rock albums of all time and is still regarded as a cornerstone in any rock enthusiast’s collection.
In this celebratory album, Michael Schenker presents 11 of UFO’s greatest hits from this magical era with an impressive lineup of guest stars. Joining Schenker on this journey are Derek Sherinian on keyboards, Brian Tichy on drums, and Barry Sparks on bass.
Tour dates:
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 *
* With special guests ARMORED SAINT
