McAuley Schenker Group Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Rock Hard rock Glam metal Arena rock Aor

Members

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Michael Schenker

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Scorpions UFO Michael Schenker Group The G3 Jam Michael Schenker Fest Contraband The Plot Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock

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Jeff Pilson

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Dio Dokken Foreigner Steel Dragon Wild Horses Revolution Saints The End Machine Power Project Tooth and Nail T&N Lynch Pilson War & Peace The Lake Balboa Fire Choir Black Swan Underground Moon

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James Kottak

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Scorpions Warrant The Cult Montrose Kingdom Come Wild Horses KrunK A New Revenge Buster Brown

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Jesse Harms

Roles:

Keyboardist Composer

Groups:

REO Speedwagon Sammy Hagar and the Wabos

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Robin McAuley

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Michael Schenker Group Far Corporation Survivor Michael Schenker Fest Bleed GMT Black Swan Raiding the Rock Vault

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Mitch Perry

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Lita Ford Band Asia Featuring John Payne Steeler Talas

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Rocky Newton

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Lionheart Grand Slam

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Bodo Schopf

Roles:

Drummer Composer

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Steve Mann

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Michael Schenker Fest

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Spencer Sercombe

Roles:

Guitarist

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About

McAuley Schenker Group is a hard rock and glam metal band known for its high-energy performances and arena rock anthems. Originally formed as the Michael Schenker Group in the early 1980s by former Scorpions and UFO guitarist Michael Schenker, the group evolved into its current form when Irish vocalist Robin McAuley joined in 1987. The band's lineup showcases Schenker's virtuosic guitar skills and McAuley's powerful vocal delivery, solidifying their place in the rock genre. Their music is a blend of melodic rock, driving riffs, and dynamic song structures, appealing to fans of both classic and contemporary rock.

How to Sound Like McAuley Schenker Group

The sonic character of McAuley Schenker Group is defined by powerful, melodic guitar work paired with soaring vocals. Schenker's guitar tone is both aggressive and articulate, often utilizing the Gibson Flying V and Dean Michael Schenker’s Custom Flames V to achieve his signature sound. His use of Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head delivers a classic, tube-driven warmth that complements his skillful use of effects like the Boss DD-3 Digital Delay for added depth and dimension. The band's compositions are marked by dynamic contrasts, with energetic riffs and soaring solos that create a rich, full-bodied sound typical of the glam metal and arena rock genres.

Discography

Perfect Timing

1987

Save Yourself

1989

MSG

1991

Unplugged Live

1992

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