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Michael Schenker Group - MSG

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MSG is the second studio album by the Michael Schenker Group, released in 1981 on Chrysalis Records. The album features the band's namesake guitarist, Michael Schenker, formerly of UFO and Scorpions, alongside vocalist Gary Barden and drummer Cozy Powell. It continues the band's heavy metal and hard rock approach, showcasing Schenker's classical-influenced guitar playing. The record is aimed at fans of traditional heavy metal and 1970s hard rock guitar virtuosos.

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When was Michael Schenker Group's MSG released?

MSG was released in 1981 on Chrysalis Records as the second studio album by the Michael Schenker Group. Michael Schenker had already formed the group after his work with UFO and Scorpions.

Who played on the 1981 MSG album?

The lineup includes Michael Schenker, vocalist Gary Barden, drummer Cozy Powell, bassist Chris Glen, and keyboardist and guitarist Paul Raymond. Powell had also played with Rainbow before joining this version of MSG.

Which songs are on Michael Schenker Group's MSG?

The album includes Attack of the Mad Axeman, Let Sleeping Dogs Lie, Never Trust a Stranger, and Secondary Motion. These songs combine Gary Barden's hard-rock vocals with Schenker's lead-guitar focus.

How is MSG different from the Michael Schenker Group's debut album?

The 1981 MSG follows the band's self-titled 1980 debut but uses a different rhythm section, with Cozy Powell and Chris Glen joining Schenker and Barden. It is a studio album, not a live compilation, and continues Schenker's post-UFO hard-rock career.

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