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The Michael Schenker Group

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Hard rock band based in Germany. Existed from 1979 until 1985, revived 1996. The only consistent member is [A=Michael Schenker] and the band could also be seen as his solo project. Later the band evolved into . Both bands use the abbreviation MSG, but are considered different bands. Current band members ● Michael Schenker – lead guitar (1979–present) ● Gary Barden – lead vocals (1979–1981, 1982–1984, 2008–2010, 2016–present) ● Graham Bonnet – lead vocals (February–August 1982, 2016–present) ● Robin McAuley – lead vocals (2012, 2016–present) ● Chris Glen – bass (1980–1983, 2008–2009, 2010, 2011, 2016–present) ● Steve Mann – keyboards, rhythm guitar (1986–1987, 1988–1991, 2016–present) Former band members Lead vocals: ● Derek St. Holmes, plus rhythm guitar (1983) ● Ray Kennedy (1984) ● Roland Jones, plus rhythm guitar (1984–85) ● Leif Sundin (1995–1997, 2007–2008) ● Marc Robert Harrison (1997) ● David Van Landing (1997–1999, 2011, 2012) ● Kelly Keeling (1999, 2000) ● Keith Slack (1999) ● Chris Logan (7) (2001–2004, 2006) ● Jari Tiura (2006–2007) ● Doogie White (2011, 2012–2016) Keyboards: ● Don Airey (session 1980, 2008, 2011) ● Paul Raymond, plus guitar (1980–1981, 2011) ● Tommy Eyre (session 1982) ● Andy Nye (1982–1984) ● Claude Gaudette (session 1996) ● Seth Bernstein, plus guitar (1997–1999) ● Wayne Findlay, keyboard, rhythm guitar & backing vocals (1999–2016) Bass: ● Billy Sheehan (1979) ● Mo Foster (session 1980) ● Dennis Feldman (1984) ● Barry Sparks (1996–1998, 1999–2000) ● John Onder (1999) ● Rev Jones (2001–2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012) ● Stuart Hamm (2003) ● Pete Way (2006, 2011) ● Neil Murray (2008, 2010, 2011) ● Elliott Dean Rubinson (2010–2011, 2012) ● Francis Buchholz (2012–2016) Drums: ● Denny Carmassi (1979) ● Simon Phillips (1980, 2008, 2010, 2011) ● Cozy Powell (1980–1982) ● Ted McKenna (1983–1984, 2008, 2016–2019) ● Shane Gaalaas (1996–2000) ● Jeff Martin (2001, 2006) ● Jeremy Colson (2003) ● Pete Holmes (2004–2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014) ● Chris Slade (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) ● Carmine Appice (2010, 2011) ● Herman Rarebell] (2010, 2011–2016)