MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) Armed And Ready 7″ UK Limited rare Edition in Clear Vinyl. SIGNED, AUTOGRAPHED by the singer Gary Barden. Check video

Description

Gary Barden – lead vocals
Michael Schenker – guitar
Paul Raymond – rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
Chris Glen – bass
Cozy Powell – drums

Session musicians
Don Airey – keyboards
Mo Foster – bass
Simon Phillips – drums
This was his first solo single since he left UFO in 1978 and briefly returned to Scorpions for the album Lovedrive. The album was a commercial and critical success, entering the charts in the US, the UK and Japan, and was supported by the singles “Armed and Ready” and “Cry for the Nations”. The album also topped the KTUH’s charts on the week of 29 September 1980.
Note: The song “Armed and Ready” is featured in the video game Guitar Hero: Metallica.

Artist: Michael Schenker Group
Title: Armed And Ready
Format: 7 ” Inch
Country: UK
Label: Chrysalis
Year: 1980
Catalogue Number: CHS2455
Other Info: B/W Bijou Pleasure

This Michael Schenker solo is one of his greatest pieces of work. The choice of notes, attitude and execution. All perfect examples of why he will always sit at or near the top of my favourite guitarists. Playing exactly what needs to be played.