Michael Schenker Group - The Essential Michael Schenker Group

Guitarist Michael Schenker's solo work never equaled the consistently high songwriting standards of his UFO heyday, when vocalist Phil Mogg served as both a capable collaborator for the mad axeman's daunting talents, and stubborn editor for his raging egomania. (Of course Mogg had an even harder time steering UFO post-Schenker, but that's an entirely different review). But when left to his own devices, his bull-headed ways would result in equal amounts of brilliant and dismal moments. As such, this collection provides a great service by presenting only the very best MSG material available. These include major hits like "Armed and Ready," "Cry for the Nations," and "Attack of the Mad Axeman," as well as a generous helping from overlooked third album Assault Attack (the only one featuring journeyman vocalist Graham Bonnett), including the stunning "Desert Song." This is the place to start. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia, All Music Guide

Name Credits Adam Block Executive Producer Andre Pegus Engineer Andy Nye Keyboards Billy Nichols Vocals (Background) Chris Glen Bass, Sax (Baritone) Cozy Powell Drums Derek St. Holmes Guitar (Rhythm), Vocals Don Airey Keyboards Gary Barden Vocals Graham Bonnet Vocals Henry Marquez Art Direction Jeff Daniel Executive Producer Klaus Meine Vocals Louis Austin Producer Martin Birch Producer Michael Schenker Guitar, Producer Mike Greene ?, Series Originator, Series Concept Mo Foster Sax (Baritone), Bass MSG Producer Paul Raymond Keyboards Pete Prown Track Annotations, Liner Notes Randall Martin Cover Art, Design, Artwork Roger Glover Producer Roger Pegus Engineer Ron Nevison Producer Rudolf Schenker Guitar (Rhythm) Simon Phillips Drums Stephen Stills Vocals (Background) Ted McKenna Drums Tommy Eyre Keyboards