{"id":5596,"date":"2015-10-04T16:36:43","date_gmt":"2015-10-04T16:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/administrator_wordpress\/index.php\/2015\/10\/04\/michael-schenker-the-temple-of-the-guitar\/"},"modified":"2015-10-04T16:36:43","modified_gmt":"2015-10-04T16:36:43","slug":"michael-schenker-the-temple-of-the-guitar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2015\/10\/04\/michael-schenker-the-temple-of-the-guitar\/","title":{"rendered":"MICHAEL SCHENKER – The Temple Of The Guitar"},"content":{"rendered":"


Image Credit: \u00aeLaurence Harvey<\/em><\/p>\n

1. Hello Michael, you have a new album in the market.\u00a0 Please let us know about it.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s our second album with same line up for Michael Schenker\u2019s Temple Of Rock\u00a0 album, which is titled \u201cSpirit On A Mission\u201d.<\/p>\n

The album features vocalist Doogie White (ex-Rainbow) drummer Herman Rarebell (ex-Scorpions) and bassist Francis Buchholz\u00a0 (ex-Scorpions, MSG),\u00a0 and guitarist and keyboardist Wayne Findlay.\u00a0 Michael Schenker\u2019s Temple Of Rock stands for my past and present, especially live.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 How do you interpret the title of your album?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I was asked once as to who I want to be remembered as. I answered (like in Sprit on a Mission) to spread the joy of music from a place of pure self expression. When it came down to looking for an album title I decided on – Spirit On A Mission.<\/p>\n

3. How different is the band since the previous album?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are progressing step by step and are developing Temple Of Rock to stand on its on feet. We are still using the same Michael Schenker platform , Record deal etc. On this album we have added more 7 string guitar and included Wayne Findlay as a songwriter. I think by the time we do our 3rd album we are basically at the point for Temple Of Rock to be its own entity with its own unique style and sound.<\/p>\n


Image Credit: \u00aeLaurence Harvey
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4. Do you feel that Spirit on a mission is a mature album for the band?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spirit On A Mission is a great step forward.<\/p>\n

5. I guess that you are on tour right now. How is the experience of this tour?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Touring is great. I am having a lot of fun. We start Oct.22nd in Europe and will be filming a new DVD in Madrid 19th to be released in early 2016.<\/p>\n

6. How different is the music industry at the moment and how do you adjust yourself to the current situation?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I always do what I do – expressing who I am. I don\u2019t follow the scene at all. I have very little knowledge on what\u2019s going on.<\/p>\n


Image Credit: <\/em>\u00ae<\/em>Jay Hawkins<\/em><\/p>\n

7. The track “Nightmare” from MSG is considered an all time classic for the Greek fans, there are mainstream radio stations that still play it. How influential was the success of this track for the rest of your career?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a great song. Very dreamy, but I don’t know how influential it was.<\/p>\n

Since you are mentioning Greek Fans – Do they know that I wrote and played the intro to Holiday? I just recently discovered that I did not get credited on the Lovedrive album for that. I also co wrote Coast to Coast and played all the melody guitars, including the lead break. Also, I discovered that the Lovedrive story that was created for the Lovedrive release is not a true version. That\u2019s just something on the side.<\/p>\n

8. Is it true that you were about to join Ozzy Ozbourne’s band?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, I was asked, but could not do it because (I left the Scorpions on the Lovedrive tour for the same reason) I did not want to be trapped in having to\u00a0 play all the old material. I want to create, not copy, I have my own vision.<\/p>\n

9. Do you listen to the material of new guitarists?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have not listened to other music for 43 years. At least not focused on and stopped copying others since I was 17 or 18 years old. I knew intuitively that that was the right thing for me to do, but I am sure there are great ones out there.<\/p>\n


<\/strong>Image Credit: \u00aeLaurence Harvey<\/em><\/p>\n

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<\/em>10. Have you ever heard of Gus G, the Greek guitarist of Ozzy?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes I have heard of him.

11. Are you in touch with any members of UFO?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sometimes I see Phil Mogg on the street in the Town where I live, but lately not anymore. I think he is hiding from me \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

12. What is your opinion about the latest albums of the Scorpions?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I do not consume other music. It keeps me fresh, pure and energetic.<\/p>\n


Image Credit: \u00aeJohn Bull<\/em><\/p>\n

The award-winning, legendary guitarist Michael Schenker will embark on a nationwide UK tour with his band Temple of Rock starting at the Bilston Robin in Wolverhampton on Wednesday January 20, 2016. Schenker will perform tracks from his current studio album Spirit On A Mission which features the singles Vigilante Man and Live and Let Live. Tickets will be available to the general public on Friday May 1 via www.thegigcartel.com, and the 24-hour box office: 0844 478 0898.<\/p>\n

MICHAEL SCHENKER’S TEMPLE OF ROCK
JANUARY 2016 UK TOUR<\/strong><\/p>\n

24 HOUR BOX OFFICE \u2013 0844 478 0898
BOOK ONLINE \u2013 www.thegigcartel.com
ALL TICKETS PRICED \u00a322.50<\/p>\n

BILSTON, ROBIN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WEDNESDAY 20th JANUARY 2016
HOLMFIRTH, PICTUREDROME\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 THURSDAY 21st JANUARY 2016
EDINBURGH, QUEEN\u2019S HALL\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 FRIDAY 22nd JANUARY 2016
INVERNESS, IRON WORKS\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SATURDAY 23rd JANUARY 2016
GATESHEAD, SAGE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MONDAY 25th JANUARY 2016
LIVEPOOL, ACADEMY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 TUESDAY 26th JANUARY 2016
MANCHESTER, ACADEMY 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 THURSDAY 28th JANUARY 2016
NOTTINGHAM, ROCK CITY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 FRIDAY 29th JANUARY 2016
ISLINGTON, ASSEMBLY HALL\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SATURDAY 30th JANUARY 2016<\/p>\n

Michael Schenker Information<\/strong>: http:\/\/www.michaelschenkerhimself.com\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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