Michael Schenker - Age, Family, Bio

Guitarist for the English heavy metal band UFO who also pursued a career with his eponymous band.

Before Fame

At sixteen, he was invited to join the Scorpions, becoming their lead guitarist.

Trivia

He left the Scorpions to join UFO.

Family Life

His wife initially did most of the translating between him and his UFO bandmates, as Schenker did not speak English.

Associated With

James Kottak was his bandmate and the drummer with Scorpions.