Michael Schenker

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Michael Schenker

Acting 71 January 10, 1955

Sarstedt, Germany

Michael Schenker (born 10 January 1955) is a German rock guitarist who has played in UFO and led the Michael Schenker Group. At the age of 15 he was an early member of Scorpions,…

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Scorpions - Forever and a Day

Scorpions - Forever and a Day

6.8 2015 Movie
Scorpions - Live at Wacken Open Air 2006

Scorpions - Live at Wacken Open Air 2006

6.7 2008 Movie
The Michael Schenker Group - The 30th Anniversary Concert - Live in Tokyo

The Michael Schenker Group - The 30th Anniversary Concert - Live in Tokyo

8.4 2010 Movie
Europe: Live at Sweden Rock

Europe: Live at Sweden Rock

7.7 2013 Movie
Wacken - Hearts Full of Metal

Wacken - Hearts Full of Metal

2026 Movie
UFO: Live at The BBC 1974-1985

UFO: Live at The BBC 1974-1985

8.0 2013 Movie
Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock - On a Mission: Live in Madrid

Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock - On a Mission: Live in Madrid

9.0 2016 Movie
Uli Jon Roth : Legends of Rock - Live At Castle Donington 2001

Uli Jon Roth : Legends of Rock - Live At Castle Donington 2001

7.0 2006 Movie
Flying V

Flying V

7.5 2020 Movie
Michael Schenker: Temple Of Rock - Live in Europe

Michael Schenker: Temple Of Rock - Live in Europe

8.0 2012 Movie
The Story of UFO: Too Hot To Handle

The Story of UFO: Too Hot To Handle

1992 Movie
Michael Schenker Group - Rock Hard Festival 2023

Michael Schenker Group - Rock Hard Festival 2023

10.0 2023 Movie

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Michael Schenker (born 10 January 1955) is a German rock guitarist who has played in UFO and led the Michael Schenker Group. At the age of 15 he was an early member of Scorpions, the band co-founded by his elder brother Rudolf Schenker. In the mid-1970s, at the age of 17, Michael joined UFO playing lead guitar. He left the band in 1978 to found the Michael Schenker Group. He has rejoined UFO three times, producing an album each time. Schenker continues to perform and record in his bands Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock and Michael Schenker Fest .

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Wacken - Hearts Full of Metal

    Movie Self

  2. 2025
    Michael Schenker: My Years With Ufo Wacken Open Air

    Movie Vocals / Lead Guitar

  3. 2023
    Michael Schenker Group - Rock Hard Festival 2023

    Movie Lead Guitar

  4. 2022
    Michael Schenker Group - Hellfest 2022

    Movie Himself

  5. 2020
    Flying V

    Movie Self

  6. 2017
    Michael Schenker Fest - Live in Tokyo

    Movie Himself - Guitar

  7. 2016
    Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock - On a Mission: Live in Madrid

    Movie Himself - Lead Guitar

  8. 2015
    Scorpions - Forever and a Day

    Movie himself

  9. 2013
    Die Scorpions Story - 40 Jahre Weltstars

    Movie Self

  10. 2013
    UFO: The Broadcast Archives

    Movie

  11. 2013
    Europe: Live at Sweden Rock

    Movie Self - Gitarr (Gäst)

  12. 2013
    UFO: Live at The BBC 1974-1985

    Movie

  13. 2012
    Michael Schenker: Temple Of Rock - Live in Europe

    Movie Guitars

  14. 2010
    The Michael Schenker Group - The 30th Anniversary Concert - Live in Tokyo

    Movie Guitars

  15. 2008
    Scorpions - Live at Wacken Open Air 2006

    Movie Himself / Guest Guitar

  16. 2006
    Uli Jon Roth : Legends of Rock - Live At Castle Donington 2001

    Movie Guitar

More credits
  1. 2005
    UFO: Strangers In The Night: The Ultimate Critical Review

    Movie Guitar

  2. 2004
    Michael Schenker Group – World Wide Live 2004

    Movie Himself

  3. 1997
    Michael Schenker Group - Live in Tokyo 1997

    Movie Self

  4. 1992
    The Story of UFO: Too Hot To Handle

    Movie Self

  5. 1984
    Michael Schenker Group: Rock Will Never Die

    Movie Himself - Lead Guitar

  6. 1983
    The Michael Schenker Group – Live Rockpop In Concert

    Movie Self / Guitar