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Chris Glen
Christopher John Glen (born 6 November 1950), known simply as Chris Glen, is a Scottish people, Scottish rock musician. He is best known for playing with The Sensational Alex Harvey Band from 1972 to 1977, and Michael Schenker Group, The Michael Schenker Group from 1980 to 1984, 2008 to 2010, and 2016 to 2020. He also performed with Michael Schenker Fest, featuring original MSG band members. Early career and the Sensational Alex Harvey Band Glen began his career as bassist for a band known as The Jade in 1969. That band changed their name to Mustard, which eventually was composed of Eddie Campbell (keyboards), Zal Cleminson (guitar), Glen (bass, vocals), Gilson Lavis (drums) and Andi Mulvey (vocals). After changing their name to Tear Gas, Mulvey was replaced by David Batchelor, and Lavis was replaced by Richard Munro. This lineup recorded their first album ''Piggy Go Getter'' in 1970. Eventually another personnel change saw Campbell leave and Ted McKenna and his cousin Hugh McKen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Schenker Group
The Michael Schenker Group (often abbreviated as MSG) is an English hard rock band, formed in London in 1979 by former Scorpions and UFO guitarist Michael Schenker. After the release of their second live album, 1984's '' Rock Will Never Die'', The band went on a two-year hiatus and Schenker disbanded the band in 1986. In 1986, Schenker and vocalist Robin McAuley formed the McAuley Schenker Group, which lasted until 1993. Afterwards, in 1996, the Michael Schenker Group was reformed. The group has had many different members over the years, with Schenker the only constant presence. History The band was formed in 1979, following Michael Schenker's departure from UFO the previous year, in an attempt to have a band that better suited his style. He therefore decided to move to London; a few weeks after his arrival in the city, he met Gary Barden, vocalist of Fraser Nash, who along with bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer Denny Carmassi formed a new band, simply called Michael Sche ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
