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
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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
Rock Bottom
UFO Lyrics
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Twenty-one, a long one
You can see the numbers run
Now you look so peaceful, lyin' there asleep
With the wings of God above you
Before the spirits meet
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
Shadow earth is closin' in above the lamps in your street
Lucifer goes walkin' down for you to meet
Minutes pass so slowly by the hands on your clock
Heaven's door, just no way in
You can knock
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
With all darkness closin' in
Will the light reveal your soul?
Just one sweet kiss on your clay cold lips
Long, long sleep you'll never know
Where do we go, where do we go
Where do we go from here?
Seventeen a nature's queen, know what I mean?
Twenty-one, a long one
You can see the numbers run
Now you look so peaceful, lyin' there asleep
With the wings of God above you
Before the spirits meet
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
In UFO's song "Rock Bottom," the lyrics tell a story of a person who has hit rock bottom and is now facing darkness, with the possibility of not being able to find their way out. The song begins by describing the person's age - seventeen and then twenty-one. These ages could be symbolic of a time when life is still young and one is curious and eager to experience new things. However, as the lyrics progress, it becomes evident that this person has experienced some kind of trauma, and is lying asleep with the wings of God above them before their spirits meet.
The chorus of the song repeatedly uses the phrase "rock bottom," emphasizing the painful reality of a person's fall from grace. The second verse describes the person's current state of mind, in which they are surrounded by darkness with Lucifer walking down to meet them. The ominous tone suggests that this person may have lost their way and is now facing an uncertain future. The lyrics continue to describe the passage of time as the hands on the clock move slowly, with no sign of heaven's door opening for them.
The final stanza raises the question of the afterlife, where one goes after death. It is unclear whether the person in the song will find peace or be condemned to an eternal sleep with no hope of awakening. The song's haunting melody and lyrics create a vivid and disturbing scene of inner turmoil, bringing to life a story of a person's bottomless descent into despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Seventeen a nature's queen, know what I mean?
At the age of 17, youthfulness and natural beauty reign supreme. Do you understand?
Twenty-one, a long one
You can see the numbers run
At 21 years old, life seems long and full of possibilities. You can see time ticking away.
Now you look so peaceful, lyin' there asleep
With the wings of God above you
Before the spirits meet
As you lie there in eternal rest, you look serene and at peace with the wings of God watching over you before your spirit departs this world.
Shadow earth is closin' in above the lamps in your street
Lucifer goes walkin' down for you to meet
The darkness of night is coming to envelop your street and walking towards you may be the devil himself.
Minutes pass so slowly by the hands on your clock
Heaven's door, just no way in
You can knock
Time drags by slowly as you wait for your fate. Heaven is so close, yet seems impossible to reach. You are left knocking on the door.
With all darkness closin' in
Will the light reveal your soul?
Just one sweet kiss on your clay cold lips
Long, long sleep you'll never know
As the darkness engulfs you, will your true nature be revealed in the light? A sweet kiss on your cold, lifeless lips reminds you that you will never awaken from this eternal slumber.
Where do we go, where do we go
Where do we go from here?
Where does anyone go after they hit rock bottom and reach the end of their journey in life?
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
The repetition of the phrase 'rock bottom' emphasizes the feeling of hitting the lowest point in life.
Lyrics © DELLA BLUE MUSIC LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Schenker, Phillip John Mogg
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