Michael Schenker

Michael Schenker is a former guitarist of the second position in Ratt.

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He and Bobby Blotzer also played together in the side band Contraband.

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Previous to Ratt, he was in the bands Scorpions, UFO, Michael Schenker Group, and McAuley Schenker Group.

Scorpions
He was in the band Scorpions with his brother Rudolf Schenker.

After the first time he was in Scorpions, he was replaced by Uli Jon Roth.

UFO
He replaced Bernie Marsden in UFO in 1973.

Michael Schenker Group
He founded Michael Schenker Group in 1979.

McAuley Schenker Group
He founded McAuley Schenker Group in 1986.

Ratt and Contraband
He replaced the late Robbin Crosby in the band Ratt.

While it is acknowledged that Michael Schenker appeared on Detonator, there is controversy about how much he played on the album.

Ratt, with Michael Schenker as a member, performed a cover of the UFO song "Lights Out" at least once live during the Detonator Tour.

With Scorpions

 * Lonesome Crow (1972)
 * Lovedrive (1979)

Studio Albums

 * Phenomenon (1974)
 * Force It (1975)
 * No Heavy Petting (1976)
 * Lights Out (1977)
 * Obsession (1978)

Live Albums

 * Strangers in the Night (1979)

Studio Albums

 * The Michael Schenker Group (1980)
 * MSG (1981)
 * Assault Attack (1982)

Live Albums

 * One Night at Budokan

Studio Albums

 * Perfect Timing (1987)

With Ratt

 * Detonator (1990)

With Contraband

 * Contraband (1991)