Electric Sun was a

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band formed by German guitarist

Uli Jon Roth Uli Jon Roth (born Ulrich Roth; 18 December 1954) is a German guitarist who became famous for his work with the hard rock band Scorpions and is one of the earliest contributors to the neoclassical metal genre. He is also founder of the Sky Ac ...

after his departure, from the rock band

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in 1978. They released three albums between 1978 and 1986. Their first album, ''Earthquake'', was released in 1979 and features guitarist/vocalist Roth, bassist Ule Ritgen and drummer

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. Edwards departed, shortly after recording the first album. ''Fire Wind'' was released next in 1981, featuring new drummer Sidhatta Gautama. The band toured, for the next few years afterwards. While the first two albums were recorded as a trio, the third album was more of an ensemble project. Veteran drummer Clive Bunker, formerly of Jethro Tull, appeared, as did bassist Ritgen, vocalist Michael Flexig and guest vocalist Nicky Moore from

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, as well as an array of additional various singers and orchestral musicians. Another feature of the album, was the invention of Roth's Sky Guitar. In 1983, drummer and percussionist Simon Fox had worked, with drummer Clive Bunker. The name Electric Sun was retired in 1986, and Uli Jon Roth continued to pursue classical-inspired rock, and focus on other artistic areas, under his own name.

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