Michael Schenker (born January 10, 1955) is a hard rock and heavy metal gui… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Schenker (born January 10, 1955) is a hard rock and heavy metal guitarist of UFO and a founding member of the Scorpions. He signed with Chrysalis Records in autumn 1979 after leaving UFO. He is the younger brother of Rudolf Schenker of Scorpions fame.

Michael was born in Sarstedt, Germany. He started playing in his early teens when his brother Rudolph brought home a Flying V guitar, which captured Michael's imagination. His playing style is unusual in that he seems not to use conventionally practiced guitar scales but seems instead to improvise.

Schenker joined UFO under unusual circumstances. The band left the UK to play some dates in Germany. Their guitarist at the time; Bernie Marsden, forgot his passport and was unable to make the first gig. At the venue UFO spotted Michael playing a soundcheck with the Scorpions and managed to persuade him into playing that evening's show. Despite the language barrier; he spoke no English and they spoke no German, something clearly "clicked" and Schenker brought the ellusive X factor to the band and took them to another level musically.

Schenker has had a turbulent career with UFO, often walking out mid song and causing shows to be cancelled. He is evidently as temperamental as he is gifted. Schenker says his playing with UFO is like chocolate: fantastic for a while but once you've had enough....

Clearly a musical prodigy, Schenker was one of the 1970's most inspirational guitarists, influencing later musicians such as Kirk Hammett from the band Metallica.

Michael was offered gigs with Aerosmith and Ozzy Osbourne but decided he wanted to play his own music and not be a hired hand in another group. In 1979, he founded the Michael Schenker Group (M.S.G). The history of the Michael Schenker Group has been strewn with personality conflicts and "incidents" between band members. In 1982, original vocalist Gary Barden was sacked in favor of Graham Bonnet (Rainbow, Alcatrazz) who lasted one album (Assault Attack) and was fired from the band after dropping his pants in a warm-up gig before the Reading festival. Gary Barden was enticed back to the band for Reading and stayed with M.S.G. for the recording of a new studio album (Built to Destroy) and a live album (Rock Will Never Die). After the second departure of vocalist Gary Barden after the Built to Destroy album, Michael reorganized the band around himself and vocalist Robin McAuley as the McAuley Schenker Group. After three albums in that configuration, Michael and Robin parted company.

Michael next rejoined UFO for the album Walk on Water. A short tour punctuated by a fight between Michael and vocalist Phil Mogg ended the reunion.

Michael resurrected the Michael Schenker Group with all new players and recorded three decent albums and toured yearly to appreciative Schenker-heads around the United States and Europe.

Michael fell on hard times in the early 2000's after his divorce in which he lost rights to his own music, his Mercedes and his prized Flying V guitars.

Michael picked himself up and got back to the business of making and performing music. The recording of the album Arachnophobiac and the resulting two years of touring got Michael back in rocking form.

2005 brings the 25th anniversary of the Michael Schenker Group. Michael is putting together a new album of songs called Tales of Rock and Roll honoring that anniversary. Singers from each iteration of the group have been enlisted to sing on a track or two.

A new Michael Schenker Group album is as much about finding out who is left in the band as it is about the music. Devoted fans love him regardless of his personal and personnel problems.

Feels Like a Good Thing
Michael Schenker Lyrics

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I know what I need,
And you've got what I want
Use your imagination

Got that look in your eyes
So hard to disguise your situation

If it feels like a good thing

It's down to you, girl
If it feels like a good thing
You know what to do

There's a hunger in me
I just can't seem to please
And you've got the connections
Try not to fight, when the feeling is right
Just move my direction

If it feels like a good thing
It's down to you girl
If it feels like a good thing
You know what to do

I know what I need
And you got what I want
Use your imagination
There's a hunger in me
I just can't seem to please
Love starvation

But if it feels
If it feels like a good thing

Feels allright
Feels like a good thing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michael Schenker's song "Feels Like a Good Thing" describe a desire for companionship and physical pleasure. The singer knows exactly what they want, and they believe that their partner has what they need. The use of the phrase "use your imagination" suggests that the singer wants their partner to be creative and adventurous in their actions. The line "got that look in your eyes, so hard to disguise your situation" could suggest that the partner is also interested in engaging in this activity, but is hesitant to do so.

The song overall suggests a sense of urgency and desire that the singer is feeling. They have a hunger inside that they cannot seem to satiate, and they are seeking out their partner to fulfill their needs. The repeated refrain of "if it feels like a good thing, it's down to you girl" emphasizes the importance of consent and mutual enjoyment in this situation. The final lines of the song repeat the idea of the singer knowing what they need and wanting their partner to use their imagination to fulfill those needs.

Line by Line Meaning

I know what I need,
I am aware of what I require,

And you've got what I want
You have what I desire

Use your imagination
Think creatively to fulfill my desires

Got that look in your eyes
The expression in your eyes portrays your thoughts

So hard to disguise your situation
It is difficult to conceal your condition

If it feels like a good thing
If the sensation seems satisfactory

It's down to you, girl
The responsibility rests upon you

You know what to do
You are aware of what actions to execute

There's a hunger in me
I have an intense longing

I just can't seem to please
I struggle to satisfy myself

And you've got the connections
You have the right networks