The main purpose of my visit to County Donegal was to visit Ballyshannon for the Rory Gallagher Rock Festival and to see Michael Schenker and his group.
He was a former member of the Scorpions and UFO. I have seen the Scorpions and former member Ulri Jon Roth live but never seen Michael or UFO. I have been a fan of his music since the nineteen eighties.
Here's some photos for your perusal:
Bronze Rory Gallagher statue in the centre of Ballyshannon town/village. Where he was born and grew up in Cork. In previous blog posts I have featured his videos and music and visited his grave in Ballincollig near Cork city. Go into my blog search to see more.
Cape Daisies.
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The Rock God that is Michael Schenker and his band. He's 68 years old and fit as a fiddle or flying V.
My favourite track was: "Into The Arena". Well worth a look and listen to on good old YouTube:
I can't stop playing this and the recent videos from Ballyshannon on You Tube.
You can't beat live music can you?
I saw UFO at Hornsea Floral Hall a few years before Michael Schenker joined them. They were loud and yet I put my head in one of the horn speakers at the side of the stage. It is a wonder I am not as deaf as a doorpost.
ReplyDeleteYes I remember when my ears would buzz the next morning after a concert. Half the MSG set was playing UFO tracks. Great music.
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