Today in 1971 UFO released the album UFO 2: Flying London, England Hard rock, heavy metal Status:Active Years active 1969–present UFO is a British hard rock/heavy metal band that was formed in 1969, with lead singer Phil Mogg, guitarist Mick Bolton, bassist Pete Way, and drummer Andy Parker. UFO was a transitional band between the rock of Led Zeppelin and the metal to come in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Their early releases are commonly referred to as “space rock” with obvious influence from the 60s rock scene. In 1973 the band recruited an 18 year old Michael Schenker from the band Scorpions. This marked a departure from their space rock sound to a more hard edged and bluesy rock sound. They released a string of critically acclaimed rock albums in the 70s that gained them a following in America and made them stars in the UK. Around the time of the 1978 release of Obsession, tensions between Schenker and Mogg were mounting. UFO arguably reached their peak at this time. In 1978 they toured extensively and recorded material for the double live album Strangers in the Night which was released in 1979. This album is considered by many fans and critics to be one of the best live rock albums ever produced. Immediately after the Strangers in the Night tour Michael Schenker left the band. After this period UFO’s popularity began to decline as they continue to release material. In 1988 they disbanded due to lackluster sales, decline in popularity, and their inability to (or perhaps refusal to) capitalize on the popularity of the glam rock movement. But the hiatus was short lived. In 1992 Mogg and Way put together another UFO lineup that met with some new interest from fans. In 1993 the original UFO got back together (with Schenker) and the result was 1995’s Walk on Water, which some consider to be one of the best comeback rock albums ever. Schenker re-joined and quit UFO many times in the early 2000s. Due to Schenker’s instability as a band member (and erratic tour behavior) Mogg eventually gained full control of the UFO band brand and Schenker is now forever from the picture (most likely). UFO has released 20 studio albums, and many live/compilation albums. Though the lineup has changed many times over the years the core members of the band were usually involved along the way: Phil Mogg (vocals), Pete Way (bass), Andy Parker (drums), and Paul Raymond (guitar). UFO’s influence was strongly felt in the ’80s metal scene and they have been cited as a primary influence of Kirk Hammett of Metallica, Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, and Iron Maiden who gives thanks to UFO in the liner note of Number of the Beast… Beacon Records Phil Mogg - Vocals Mick Bolton - Guitar Pete Way - Bass Andy Parker - Drums Side one 1.Silver Bird – 6:54 2.Star Storm – 18:54 3.Prince Kajuku – 3:56 Side two 4.The Coming of Prince Kajuku – 3:43 5.Flying – 26:30 UFO 2: Flying (sometimes simply UFO 2 or Flying; also subtitled One Hour Space Rock) is the second album by UFO released in 1971 (see 1971 in music) on the Beacon label; it was issued on CD in 1999 on Repertoire Records. This album is distinctive for its title track, which is the longest song the band ever recorded. The track finishes with a backmasked reading from Rudyard Kiplings Gunga Din: Tho Ive belted you an flayed you, By the livin God that made you, Youre a better man than I am, Gunga Din! and a slowed phrase Yes we know, its all been done before before before. The album was reissued on the Flying, The Early Years compilation, along with all of the bands other pre-Schenker work youtube/watch?v=KSBIDIZ6ySc
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