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UFO were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. They became a transitional group between early hard rock and heavy metal. They had gone through several line-up changes, leaving Mogg as the only constant member, and had disbanded 3 times (1st between April 1983 and October 1984, 2nd from 1989 to 1991, and 3rd in 2024). The band's classic line-up comprised Mogg, Parker, bassist Pete Way, keyboardist Paul Raymond, and former Scorpions guitarist Michael Schenker.
Over a career spanning 5 decades, UFO released 23 studio albums (including one album of cover songs), 14 live albums, and 16 compilation albums. They achieved moderate success in the late 1970s and early 1980s with several albums and singles (including their 1979 live album Strangers in the Night) in the UK and US Top 40 charts, and have sold over 20 million records worldwide. Some of their most-recognised songs include "Doctor Doctor", "Rock Bottom", "Natural Thing", "Lights Out", "Too Hot to Handle" and "Only You Can Rock Me". UFO are considered one of the greatest classic hard rock acts, and often cited as one of the key influences on the 1980s and 1990s hard rock and heavy metal scenes. The band were ranked number 84 on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock".
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UFO ) Force It ) 1975 (2LP Deluxe Edition 2021)
THE FABULOUS VINYL LIFEYou are listening to the genuine Hi-Fi stereo sound transferred from the actual vinyl record in the best possible quality. Force It is the 4th studio album by English rock band UFO, released in 1975. It was their 1st album to chart in the United States. The album was produced by Ten Years After bass player Leo Lyons. Another Ten Years After member, Chick Churchill, played Fender Rhodes electric piano keyboard. The somewhat controversial original album cover was designed by Hipgnosis, as were almost all other UFO album covers of the 1970s. The nudity on the cover verged on breaching decency standards and the sexes of the couple in the bathtub were not known for several years. The models were later revealed to be Genesis P-Orridge and Cosey Fanni Tutti, both later of the influential industrial band Throbbing Gristle. The artwork was softened for the initial US release, making the couple in the bathtub transparent. The cover is a pun – there are multiple taps (British English) or "faucets" (US English) in the picture, which is a play on the album's title. Newly remastered 2LP gatefold deluxe version includes the Record Plant live set from 1975. UFO: Phil Mogg – vocals Michael Schenker – guitar Pete Way – bass Andy Parker – drums 1st LP: Force It 🔘 Side 1: Let It Roll Shoot Shoot High Flyer Love Lost Love Out In The Street 🔘 Side 2: Mother Mary Too Much Of Nothing Dance Your Life Away This Kid's (Including, Between The Walls) 2nd LP: Live At The Record Plant, Los Angeles, 1975 🔘 Side 3: Intro Let It Roll Doctor Doctor Oh My Built For Comfort Out In The Street Space Child 🔘 Side 4: Mother Mary All Or Nothing This Kid's Shoot Shoot Rock Bottom407 views 1 comment -
UFO ) Obsession ) 1978 (Chrysalis US)
THE FABULOUS VINYL LIFEYou are listening to the genuine Hi-Fi stereo sound transferred from the actual vinyl record in the best possible quality. Obsession is the 7th studio album by English rock band UFO, released in 1978. This was the final studio album to feature Michael Schenker on lead guitar, until he returned to the band in 1993. A single from the album, "Only You Can Rock Me" / "Cherry", was also released in 1978. So too was the band's 1st three-track EP "Only You Can Rock Me", "Cherry" / "Rock Bottom", reaching No. 50 in the UK singles chart. The album was recorded at an abandoned post office in Los Angeles. UFO: Phil Mogg – vocals Michael Schenker – guitar Paul Raymond – keyboards, guitar Pete Way – bass Andy Parker – drums 🔘 Side 1: Only You Can Rock Me Pack It Up (And Go) Arbory Hill Ain't No Baby Lookin' Out for No. 1 🔘 Side 2: Hot 'n' Ready Cherry You Don't Fool Me Lookin' Out for No. 1 Reprise One More for the Rodeo Born to Lose85 views 1 comment