Axl Rose and Michael Schenker’s Collaborative Effort: “My Years With UFO”
In a collaborative effort, Axl Rose, the iconic singer of Guns N’ Roses, has joined forces with former UFO guitarist Michael Schenker to produce a new album titled My Years With UFO. The album features a collection of classic UFO tracks reimagined with special guest appearances from notable musicians in the rock world.
The Story Behind the Collaboration
Schenker and Rose have been friends for a while, and this collaboration was a long-time coming. In an exclusive interview, Schenker revealed that Rose had covered three songs for potential use on the album, but only approved one of the recordings in the end. The other two songs, “Too Hot to Handle” and “Only You Can Rock Me,” feature other special guests.
The Tracks and Guest Appearances
The album’s tracklist is a who’s who of rock royalty. The 11 tracks include appearances from:
- Axl Rose: Who joins Schenker for a cover of UFO’s “Love to Love”
- Slash: Who performs alongside Eric Gronwall on “Mother Mary”
- Joey Tempest: Who collaborates with Roger Glover on “Only You Can Rock Me”
- Joe Lynn Turner: Who performs alongside Adrian Vandenberg and Carmine Appice on “Too Hot to Handle”
- Dee Snider: Who teams up with Joel Hoekstra on “Natural Thing”
- Jeff Scott Soto: Who works with John Norum on “Lights Out”
- Kai Hansen: Who contributes to “Rock Bottom”
- Biff Byford: Who appears on “This Kids”
- Michael Voss: Who is featured on “Let It Roll”
- Stephen Pearcy: Who closes the album with “Shoot, Shoot”
A Listen to “Love to Love”
Fans can now get a taste of what this exciting collaboration sounds like with a listen to “Love to Love,” which features Axl Rose on vocals and Michael Schenker on guitar.
Conclusion
With My Years With UFO, Michael Schenker and his special guests celebrate the music of UFO with a fresh and exciting approach. This album is a must-listen for any fan of classic rock, and the collaboration between these rock legends is a dream come true.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What inspired this collaboration?
- The friendship and mutual respect between Michael Schenker and Axl Rose led to this exciting collaboration.
- What inspired the decision to cover UFO songs?
- Schenker wanted to revisit the classic UFO material he helped create in the ’70s and share it with new generations of fans.
- Will there be any more collaborations between Schenker and Rose?
- While nothing has been officially announced, both musicians have expressed interest in working together again in the future.
- What’s the story behind Axl Rose’s cover of “Love to Love”?
- Axl Rose initially covered three UFO songs, but only approved “Love to Love” for release.
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