In 1973 the band recruited an 18 year old Michael Schenker from the band Scorpions. This marked a departure from their space rock sound to a more hard edged rock sound. They released a string of critically acclaimed rock albums in the 70s that gained them a following in America and made them stars in the UK. Around the time of the 1978 release of Obsession, tensions between Schenker and Mogg were mounting. UFO arguably reached their peak at this time. In 1978 they toured extensively and recorded material for the double live album Strangers in the Night which was released in 1979. This album is considered by many fans and critics to be one of the best live rock albums ever produced. Immediately after the Strangers in the Night tour Michael Schenker left the band.
After this period UFO's popularity began to decline as they continue to release material. In 1988 they disbanded due to lackluster sales, decline in popularity, and their inability to (or perhaps refusal to) capitalize on the popularity of the glam rock movement. But the hiatus was short lived.
In 1992 Mogg and Way put together another UFO lineup that met with some new interest from fans. In 1993 the original UFO got back together (with Schenker) and the result was 1995's Walk on Water, which some consider to be one of the best comeback rock albums ever.
Schenker re-joined and quit UFO many times in the early 2000s. Due to Schenker's instability as a band member (and erratic tour behavior) Mogg eventually gained full control of the UFO band brand and Schenker is now forever from the picture (most likely).
UFO has released 20 studio albums, and many live/compilation albums. Though the lineup has changed many times over the years the core members of the band were usually involved along the way: Phil Mogg (vocals), Pete Way (bass), Andy Parker (drums), and Paul Raymond (guitar).
UFO's influence was strongly felt in the '80s metal scene and they have been cited as a primary influence of Kirk Hammett of Metallica, Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, and Iron Maiden who gives thanks to UFO in the liner note of The Number of the Beast.
UFO's official website: http://www.ufo-music.info
There are other artists with same name:
2) UFO is a Danish rapper/singer-songwriter and member of the Danish hip-hop group Ufo&Yepha.
3) UFO is the alias of UK Happy Hardcore artist Jason Holloway who is known for his production on such labels as Raverbaby and Jellybaby.
4) UFO is a Latvian singer/songwriter also known as Kaspars Upacieris. He also hosts a radio show BB Brokastis with Andris Freidenfelds.
5) UFO was one of the first Costa Rican punk band and one of the most important during the 90's-early 00's in the Costa Rican alternativa music scene.
6) UFO! A Bay Area native pioneered the San Francisco Drum and Bass scene and co-founded the Phunckateck collective. An innovative producer.
2002 saw UFO! releasing an original material CD on Thermal Recordings, called "The Future is Listening”. Releases include a mix CD on Vortex called “Maelstrom,” and a special edition mix CD for Circa footwear. UFO! has worked Hive, Echo, and Techno producer John Tejada.
UFO! remixed a track for Hollywood Records, rock band Tinfed, called “Drop”, and several singles including “Tech has Taken Over Me”, “Sideswipe” (produced with Kaos) and “Besame” (produced with Arqer and Realtime).
“Enemy Infiltration”, an anthem of 1999, blazed across the U.S. and abroad. The stunning string arrangement on the track had producers from the revered Trouble on Vinyl label from the U.K. sampling it for one of their own releases called “Mission Control”.
7) UFOUnited Future Organization otherwise known as UFO is a nu-jazz duo made up of Japanese-born Tadashi Yabe (直 矢部, Yabe Tadashi?) and Frenchman Raphael Sebbag (ラファエルセバーグ, Raphael Sebbag?). One of the three original founding members, Toshio Matsuura left the group in 2002 to work with Universal Japan on a remix album project
8) UFO is a Hungarian music band. The most successfully years were the 90s for them.
9) UFO is an Indonesian music band. They released the first album early 2000 named "Brutal Pop".They've entered an Indonesian ska compilation album
10. UFO is a Norwegian band mostly cover band
Jelloman
UFO Lyrics
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Give up that booze
And take out the trash
Give up the night life
And stop smoking that hash
Give up the good sex
It's a heart attack
Wrap it up in a sack
All dressed up
In the kings new clothes
Climbing up the monkey's nose
Standing out
Like a stiff on parade
You're overworked and underpaid
Jello man,
Jello man
Got you on the run
Jello man,
Jello man
Blocking out the sun
Jello man,
Jello man
Beating on his drum
Jello man,
Jello man
Got you on the run yeah
Stop all the traffic
Put this time on hold
Stop all the press
'cause it's been bought and sold
Stop the revolution
There's nothing left to fight
Will the last man standing
Turn out the light
Standing out with the freaks in the cold
Sucking down on a Virginia gold
The cabarets all dressed for the kill
They'll stiff you now
And give you the bill
Jello man,
Jello man
Got you on the run
Jello man,
Jello man
Blocking out the sun
Jello man,
Jello man
Beating on his drum
Jello man,
Jello man
Got you on the run yeah
Solo
Jello man,
Jello man
Got you on the run
Jello man,
Jello man
Blocking out the sun
Jello man,
Jello man
Beating on his drum
Jello man,
Jello man
Got you on the run yeah
Jello Man
The song "Jello Man" by UFO is a warning against excessive and self-destructive behavior that can lead to addiction, illness, and ultimate surrender to an ominous force represented by the Jello Man. The lyrics urge the listener to give up negative habits such as consuming alcohol, smoking hash, and engaging in casual sex, as they will ultimately hurt the body and soul. The Jello Man represents a merciless adversary that will chase and catch the listener if they do not change their ways.
The theme of surrender and defeat is also present in the lyrics, as the listener is advised to wrap their life in a sack and accept their fate. The song suggests that society is corrupt and oppressive, with the cabarets dressed for the kill and the last man standing turning out the light. The Jello Man is blocking out the sun, thus depriving the listener of hope and a future.
The solo in the middle of the song provides a temporary escape from the Jello Man, but the final verses reiterate his power and control over the listener. In conclusion, "Jello Man" is a cautionary tale of the consequences of living dangerously and ignoring the warnings, as well as a metaphor for the oppressive forces of society that can crush individual dreams and aspirations.
Line by Line Meaning
Give up that booze
Stop drinking alcohol
And take out the trash
Get rid of bad habits
Give up the night life
Stop partying all night
And stop smoking that hash
Quit using drugs
Give up the good sex
Stop indulging in risky behavior
It's a heart attack
It's dangerous and unhealthy
Surrender life
Let go of negative aspects of life
Wrap it up in a sack
Put it behind you and move on
All dressed up
Presenting a facade
In the kings new clothes
Feeling like someone you're not
Climbing up the monkey's nose
Going nowhere
Standing out
Being noticed
Like a stiff on parade
Looking foolish
You're overworked and underpaid
Feeling undervalued
Jello man, Jello man
Referring to someone who is weak or spineless
Got you on the run
Making you feel threatened or intimidated
Blocking out the sun
Overshadowing or outshining you
Beating on his drum
Asserting dominance or authority
Stop all the traffic
Bringing everything to a halt
Put this time on hold
Pressing pause on life
Stop all the press
Refusing to engage with the media
'cause it's been bought and sold
Because it has already been manipulated or influenced
Stop the revolution
Giving up on change or progress
There's nothing left to fight
Feeling defeated or hopeless
Will the last man standing
Questioning who will survive or be successful in the end
Turn out the light
Accepting defeat or giving up
Standing out with the freaks in the cold
Associating with marginalized or unconventional groups
Sucking down on a Virginia gold
Smoking tobacco
The cabarets all dressed for the kill
People are putting on appearances to take advantage of others
They'll stiff you now And give you the bill
They'll cheat you and expect you to pay
Solo
Musical interlude
Jello man, Jello man
Referring to someone who is weak or spineless
Got you on the run
Making you feel threatened or intimidated
Blocking out the sun
Overshadowing or outshining you
Beating on his drum
Asserting dominance or authority
Jello man, Jello man
Referring to someone who is weak or spineless
Got you on the run yeah
Making you feel threatened or intimidated
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