Artist profiles

UFO

UFO are a British hard rock/heavy metal band formed in 1969. UFO became a transitional group between early hard rock and heavy metal and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. UFO\'s influence was strongly felt in the 1980s heavy metal scene and they have been cited as a primary influence of Steve Harris of Iron Maiden, Kirk Hammett of Metallica, Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, Frank Hannon of Tesla, and Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, among others.

Current members
Phil Mogg - vocals
Vinnie Moore - guitar
Paul Raymond - keyboards, guitar
Pete Way - bass
Andy Parker - drums

Former members
Michael Schenker - guitar
Paul Chapman - guitar
Laurence Archer - guitar
Bernie Marsden - guitar
Larry Wallis - guitar
Billy Sheehan - bass
Aynsley Dunbar - drums
Robbie France - drums
Jason Bonham - drums
Simon Wright - drums
Neil Carter - keyboards, guitar
Paul Gray - bass
Mick Bolton - guitar
Tommy McClendon aka Atomik Tommy M - guitar
Clive Edwards - drums
Danny Peyronel - keyboards,piano