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Review: Michael Schenker, Rock City

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For a moment, I thought we might be about to get a third encore. Michael Schenker and his merry men had already been back out twice, and the Rock City audience didn't want to let them go after a memorable evening.

Schenker put in a faultless performance, and it's hard to believe that he turns 60 next year – lean, fit, and continually prowling around the stage with his iconic flying v guitar, the former UFO star rattled through an hour and a half long set packed with old hits, Scorpions tracks and future material that will be on new album Spirit on a Mission, due to be released in March.

Former Scorpions band mates Herman Rarebell (drums) and Francis Bucholtz (bass) were on fine form, and ex-Rainbow frontman Doogie White fronted things fittingly. It's a powerful classic rock line-up and they complement the legendary Schenker with aplomb.

The main man looks happy and settled up on stage, and he launched into a shredder of a solo towards the end of the set, midway through classic hit Rock Bottom, which had the audience roaring their approval.

The tone was set right from the off though, with UFO number Doctor Doctor, and the encore featured Scorpions hits Lights Out in London and Blackout.

Nottingham's premier rock venue was a fine setting, and one the band seemed to appreciate. "Usually I say the name of the city we're playing," said lead singer Doogie White. "But not here. Rock City!" he screamed, before the tight five piece launched into another classic.

According to reports Schenker's star was on the wane in recent years, with poor on stage performances and personal problems off it, but this tour only reinforces the fact that he's well and truly back.

Those inside Rock City were clearly happy he was, and they'll be hoping he's still got plenty more encores in him in the years to come.

By George Solomon

Review: Michael Schenker, Rock City


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