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June 2004

30th June 2004

YOU ARE HERE - Reviews still keep on coming, 4 months after release - 9/10 FANTASTIC

29th June 2004

Sweden Rock Festival 2004 report

June 10 - 12 / Solvesborg, Sweden

UFO Thanks to “Mad Mike” Schenker, a lot of real life Spinal Tap-stories follow the UFO name. But currently, the Michael Schenker saga of UFO is definitely over.

Vinnie Moore is the new choice on guitar, and he has brought to UFO many of the things Steve Morse brought to Deep Purple ten years ago, with energetic and fast playing, yet demonstrating plenty of heart and soul.

Also new is John Bonham’s excellent drummer son Jason Bonham, and along with the return of Paul Raymond on guitars and keyboards, UFO has offered the most interesting line up in years. In addition, You Are Here is also a great album, maybe their best in the last 20 years.

But it was truly a retrospective UFO the crowd witnessed as they headlined the Rock Stage on Friday night. “Mother Mary” and “Let It Roll” started it off, and the hits just kept on coming.
Many UFO fans have “Strangers In The Night” in their record collection, and this night saw the return of many of that album’s classics. “Only You Can Rock Me,” “This Kids,” “Love To Love,” “Lights Out,” “Too Hot To Handle,” “I’m A Loser,” and a tremendous version of “Rock Bottom” were all highlights. They struggled a bit with the Sharks number “Fighting Man,” but the new ones were truly great as well, with the You Are Here ballad “Baby Blue” as another definite highlight.

In my opinion, “Rock Bottom” might have been the best song performed during the whole festival, at least for the two days I witnessed the event. After a blistering performance, Phil Mogg, Pete Way, Paul Raymond, Vinnie Moore, and Jason Bonham rounded it up with great versions of “Doctor Doctor” and “Shoot Shoot,” and one of 2004’s best performances at the SRF was history. (Photo Inge Rand)

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28th June 2004

Due to many more e-mails raving about the UK tour, I have created a seperate UK TOUR PAGE.

To this I have added some photos from Batttttty with a link to view the

Wolverhampton, Civic Hall GIG

27th June 2004

What a great reception the band received during their UK tour,

especialy in Manchester where the ghosts have now been laid to rest.

Now that the UK tour has finished - I am receiving gig reviews and wonderful e-mail's praising this

wondeful UFO line-up. Vinnie and Jason have really made the difference with the home nation.

I will be adding items over the next week so watch THIS SPACE...

...FIRST OFF TODAY a review of the MANCHESTER and GLASGOW gigs from Mark Birdsall,

and finally a

REVIEW from our dear friend Benji prior to the UK tour

16th June 2004

CLASSIC ROCK magazine

Plenty for you UFO fans out there in the July issue of UK's Classic Rock Magazine

A really interesting section listing the Top 100 Greatest Frontmen as polled by the

Classick Rock writer's.

Our main man Phil Mogg came in at number 22,

beating the likes of:

Klaus Meine (87), Robert Palmer (85), Ian Hunter (79), Steve Marriot (77), Ian Astbury (69),

Ian Andersoin (54), Geddy Lee (53), Kurt Cobain (41), Francis Rossi (37), Joe Elloit (35),

Roger Waters (34), Brian Johnson (32), James Hetfield (31), Ian Gillan (30), Sammy Hager (28),

Ted Nugent (27), David Coverdale (26), Janis Joplin (25), Steve Perry (24),

Paul Stanley (23), PHIL MOGG (22), Rob Halford (21), Ronnie James Dio (20).

Finally Phil is getting his rightful place in the History or Rock and, although polls

are subjective (we would place Phil at Number 1) it is great to see that this

was a poll from professional Rock Journalists.

Also in the July Issue is something named:

@ SURFHEAD

After all the hard and dedticated work, our dear friend BATTTTTTY has

had the wonderful Strangers In The Night website recognition:

CONGRATULATIONS

8th June 2004

I'm HERE

Well my friends, it seems an age. I am still waiting for our new home here in the UK. We have found

a house in Ascot, Berkshire but have to wait for our sellers to exchange contracts on their home.

Untill then, I am without a base and worse still without Broadband and its so so difficult to keep contact

within UFO land at the moment. Untill then, Please mail me information on the current tour,

visit the various UFO websites and support the band. If you have photos or large images to send then

mail these to this location

Some NEWS:

I have heard that the Italian Gods Of Metal gig was sabotaged due to the stormy weather,

I heard this from Alessandro in Italy...

...Hi tristan, great site!
finally a good one on the UFO!
well UFO were cancelled at GOds of Metal last saturday,
it happened 20 minutes before joining the stage
suddenly a hell of storm stroke all the area
the roof of the stage were totally ripped!!
we've been joking about the whole thing with Phil Mogg backstage
he told us "Gods doesn't like metal!"
...he also told me he brought a tan sun cream
considering the sun there was out the morning....
we had this conversation with our feet deep in the mud
and he had open summer shoes.....
anyway add this ticket to the memorabilia section
it was the making contact tour, billy sheehan was on the bass!
cheers Alessandro Italy

Thanks Alessandro, its great to hear what actually did happen, the weather came down and not an aborted sighting as some rumour merchants would like us to think. Against all odds UFO forge ahead. So some great NEWS. I am sure that you have already seen on the OFFICIAL WEBSITE that the United States of America Tour is re-scheduled due to Phil having his VISA sorted:

United States of America Tour
wed 22 Sept 04 Baltimore MD - Thunderdome
thu 23 Sept 04 Glenside PA - Keswick
sat 25 Sept 04 Hampton Beach NH - Hampton Beach Casino
sun 26 Sept 04 Sayerville NJ - Starland Ballroom
tue 28 Sept 04 Pittsburgh PA - The Rex Theater
wed 29 Sept 04 New York NY - B. B. Kings
fri 1 Oct 04 New York NY - B. B. Kings
sat 2 Oct 04 Poughkeepsie NY - The Chance
wed 6 Oct 04 Sauget IL - Pops
fri 8 Oct 04 Detroit MI - Magic Bag
sat 9 Oct 04 Cleveland OH - Odeon
sun 10 Oct 04 Chicago IL - House Of Blues
mon 11 Oct 04 Chicago IL - House Of Blues

Send me any photos or gig reports please and I will try and get to a computer to report more.

For now, you all take good care.

Tristan

May 2004

19th May 2004

Poster added from the 1981 UK Tour

18th May 2004

CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE - June 2004 Issue

This month contains a detailed News Item of the US postponed dates:

as well as a great gig review from Dave Ling at
Elysee Monmartre, Paris.

Again go out and buy this great Rock Magazine.

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MOVING HOME - After 90 straight days of updating this website, its time to un-plug the computer

and move home. I will not have access to Broadband BUT will still be updating as best I can.

Keep on sending me information and updates. Any scans or pictures are always appreciated.

Thanks. Tristan

17th May 2004

You Are Here UK Tour - Rock City ADVERT

You Are Here UK Tour - Mean Fiddler (Londons Astoria) ADVERT

16th May 2004

More MEMORABILIA items added/updated

15th May 2004

MEMORABILIA section added

14th May 2004

Some 7" Single additions as well as a couple of updates

ADDITIONS:


ONLY YOU CAN ROCK ME	DOCTOR DOCTOR

1978 - CHS2263 Only You Can Rock Me (mono) / Only You Can Rock Me (stereo) - (DJ Promo, company sleeve)

1979 - CHS2287 Doctor Doctor (UK, company sleeve)

UPDATES TO:

HIGH FLYER - 7" - 4 track EP single

Starting with the 4 track various band Thailand EP, (Aerosmith cover) by ROYALSOUND - TKR 353. We now have the full 4 track band listing along with track title. An interesting combination of Aerosmith, The BEE-GEES, Gary Wright and our own UFO.

DOCTOR DOCTOR

1979 - CHS2287 Doctor Doctor (A-label Promo, UK, company sleeve) - (Addition Side B track listing)

Thanks Harry for the information.

Updated web pages: Discography: SINGLES | Alphabetic Song Listings: SINGLES

13th May 2004

Who remembers this? - 1978 UK Press tour/album Advert

12th May 2004

ARTICLES/REVIEWS/PRESS page update:

PHENOMENON album review, SOUNDS Music Paper

News item, Danny Peyronel joins UFO, MELODY MAKER Music Paper

FORCE IT album review, MELODY MAKER Music Paper

FORCE IT album review, SOUNDS Music Paper

LONDON ROUNDHOUSE gig review, SOUNDS Music Paper

'UFO's: Amazing evidence' article, SOUNDS Music Paper

11th May 2004

Following on from yesterday, I have added a 'Articles/Reviews/Press' page.

A real blast from the past and a great memory jogger for those of us who were there.

10th May 2004

As well as ensuring that this UFO website is not only informative and enjoyable to visit with current NEWS of this great rock band, I am also trying to create the ultimate UFO band reference site. The DISCOGRAPHY section is now growing with rare albums and singles with all song listings cross-referencing. I have had immense help from you fans out there and its now time to expand. As part of the UFO memorabilia, I intend over time to add album reviews through the seventees and up to the current date from such great magazines/papers in the past as SOUNDS, KERRANG and NME as well as international articles, interviews and photos etc. etc. So to start the ball rolling, I have created the UFO t-shirt page which in my mind is a huge part of the UFO Memorabilia. Enjoy...

UFO MEMORABILIA

9th May 2004

UFO PAGE from Arrow Rock Festival

Dutch Version (More Information)

8th May 2004

A very good YOU ARE HERE Review, Thanks Simon for the translation once again

7th May 2004

UFO, Hugenottenhalle Neu-Isenburg - TRANSLATED LIVE REVIEW

6th May 2004

You Are Here Reviews added

5th May 2004

DISCOGRAPHY updates

WALK ON WATER - Japanese 1st Edition release comes with Guitar Pick, Logo Sticker and lyric booklet.

ONE OF THOSE NIGHTS - additional details and pictures

4th May 2004

CMP Entertainment have set up a UFO page

3rd May 2004

UFO - A very interesting compilation vinyl album originally issued by Della Records in 1978.

This album comes with an insert and a wonderful choice of 10 tracks

re-issued by Han So Ri Records Co., Ltd in 1991 on vinyl

MORE INFORMATION

Updated pages: Discography: COMPILATION ALBUMS | Alphabetic Song Listings: ALBUMS

2nd May 2004

European Part 2 - Tour Dates pages updated beginning in just over a months time:

Friday June 04 - Austria Graz, Orpheum

Link to Orpheum and support band for the venue: Blind Petition

1st May 2004

Soundclips from You Are Here

April 2004

30th April 2004

You Are Here REVIEW

ENGLISH translation

29th April 2004

UFO landing in the UK - web page with UK dates

28th April 2004

Phil Mogg Interview

Although not a recent interview - 16th February 2004, its just come to my notice.
An interesting read as ever from Phil.

As a reminder

UK's Rock Ahead YOU ARE HERE Album Review

27th April 2004

UK's GUITARIST Magazine - You Are Here Album review added to the REVIEWS page

26th April 2004

You Are Here Album review added to the REVIEWS page

25th April 2004

Madrid Review - SALA DIVINO AQUALUNG (MADRID), 5 MARZO 2004


Phil Mogg	Pete Way	Vinnie Moore

24th April 2004

Brazilian Rock Magazine, ROADIE CREW, Issue #63

2 page spread

23rd April 2004

Gig Review and Photos

UFO - Italian report: Alcatraz- Milano
REPORT ©2004 - Pierre Hound, Benve

PHOTO ©2004 Medea Madeleine La Cl
Milan Photos

22nd April 2004

Fans from France to the USA YOU ARE HERE REVIEWS

21st April 2004

Some MORE amazing rare UFO singles added to the SINGLES discography.

HIGH FLYER - 7" - 4 track EP single

Lets start with the above 4 track various band Thailand EP, (Aerosmith cover) by ROYALSOUND - TKR 353

High Flyer by UFO is on side 1, track 2


ALONE AGAIN OR	ONLY YOU CAN ROCK ME	DOCTOR DOCTOR	LONELY HEART	BACK INTO MY LIFE

1977 - K6853 Alone Again Or / Electric Phase - Australian 'A'-label promo with company sleeve

1978 - CHS2263 Only You Can Rock Me / Ain't No Baby (Canadian, company sleeve)

1979 - CHS2287 Doctor Doctor (A-label Promo, UK, company sleeve)

1981 - Lonely heart / Long Gone (Australian A-label promo, company sleeve, distributed by Festival records) K-8215

1982 - Back into my life / The Writer (Australian 'A' - label promo, company sleeve) K-8723

Thanks once again to our dear friend Harry in Athens for sending these in

Updated pages: Discography: SINGLES | Alphabetic Song Listings: SINGLES

I hope you are all on BROADBAND!!

20th April 2004

PHOTOS and GIG REVIEW at Plato, Holland on the

www.Rockreport.be website

19th April 2004

Vinnie Moore has posted his response to the NEWS that UFO have had no choice but to postpone
their tour of the U.S.

"UFO banned from landing in the US.

Hello everyone, Vinnie here. I am extremely sorry to have to report that the UFO U.S. tour has been postponed. I was just informed that we have run into an immigrations problem that no one in their wildest dreams could have ever anticipated.
Before going any further though, let me first assure everyone that the European dates are definitely still happening and that we WILL tour America later in the year.

Here is the official press release and my reaction:

"WOW..........this totally sucks man. HELLO.......2 to 12 weeks?? We have a tour people....come on?? Is this another FBI UFO cover-up? We are not little green men. We only want to ROCK.
All joking aside, we here in the UFO camp are all seriously stunned. Management, band members, booking agent, and tour manager have all been communicating by telephone and there have been many conversations with very little words spoken and haunting silence. We just don't know what to say. We were all geared up to leave for the tour this coming Monday. We are SPEECHLESS! What makes it really bad for us is that we don't want to disappoint the fans. These shows were selling really well and everything looked great! The fans have been so supportive of this band and we just don't want to let anyone down.
Fuck!!!! This is not what this band needed to happen to us right now. We have a lot of momentum and had planned on keeping things rolling full speed ahead. Unfortunately, as we all know, UFO has a history of cancelling tours. It doesn't matter who has been responsible or why, this negative stigma is unfortunately attached to the band. We all have been really aware of this and the new line-up has been really focused on giving our best effort to change this perception. We knew that if we went out there and toured like crazy we could create a positive feeling and gain confidence from the booking agents, club owners, and most importantly - the fans. Now this???? I am trying to look at the bright side which is that this is only temporary. Unfortunately though, many people are going to be adversely affected and I hope that everyone is somewhat understanding and doesn't hold the band responsible. The last thing we wanted to do was to leave a bad taste in the mouths of the club owners, promoters, booking agents....etc.
Also, we have hired a crew who put this time aside to be working with us and now don't have a job. A bus was reserved; a travel agency was hired to make travel arrangements; both international and domestic flights were booked; new gear was purchased....on and on and on. The band and management has lost thousands of dollars but so what. The most important thing to us is the fans. We don't want anyone to lose faith in us.
I don't really know what else to say other than 9-1-1 has really changed things. It is a different world we live in right now. It kinda sucks that a singer in a rock band has to be looked at as a potential terrorist, but if this is the way it has to be, then so be it!
I hope that we will see you all later in the year when we eventually do tour in the US. I am so sorry to all of you who have bought tickets that this has happened. Please believe in us and know that WE WILL BE BACK.
shaken but not stirred,
Vinnie"

For me, this is a positive response by Vinnie, taking the positives out of a difficult situation. It is clear to me that UFO have tried above all else not to let the fans down by wishing to change their past history of cancelled tours. This was illustrated by getting Richie Scarlet in as standby bass player when Pete was having clearance problems. This tour has not been CANCELLED but POSTPONED and Vinnie has asked us fans not to lose faith in the band.
My faith in UFO is to ensure that this website continues to grow by posting LATEST information on a regular basis, both in the form of historical items and present updates which support not only the best band over the past 30 years in musical terms but on a personal level - Phil, Pete, Jason, Paul, Vinnie and Peter Knorn, who are caring and genuine human beings towards us UFO fans. Hand on heart, I wouldn't be putting this effort into this website if I though any different. We support you, look forward to the rest of the European tour and the re-scheduled U.S. tour.

Tristan

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More audio cassettes added to the DISCOGRAPHY section:


Force It	Lights Out	Lights Out In Tokyo	Misdemeanor	Walk On Water

.......

This Misdemeanor audio cassette is interesting as side 1 contains only seven tracks from the album and side 2 contains seven tracks from the Making Contact album. Its a Golden Lion Record under an Indonesian Licence.

Side 1: This Time, Meanstreets, The Only Ones, Dream The Dream, Night Run, One Heart, Wreckless

Side 2: Blinded By A Lie, When It's Time To Rock, A Fool For Love, You and Me, Name Of Love, Heavens Gate, Blue

Many Thanks go to Patrick Smith for the above information on the six audio cassettes

18th April 2004

UFO page with MP3 audio samples

17th April 2004

YOU ARE HERE REVIEW

16th April 2004

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR FANS IN THE U.S.

In a bizarre turn of events and on the 11th hour, UFO's U.S. tour has been thrown into disarray. Hard on the heels of the hugely disappointing News of Pete Ways Visa problems and announcement of his ommission from the tour, another huge blow has hit the band and all centred once more on VISA issues.

Here is a statement posted under the NEWS section on the

THE OFFICIAL UFO website

Dear fans and friends in the United States of America: Warning! The following message only contains bad news…:

Today, the U.S. Embassy in London refused Phil Mogg, UFO's lead singer, a Work Permit Visa. As you may know, without a Work Permit Visa, no non-American is able to work (i.e. performing a commercial concert) in the United States. This seriously impacts our upcoming U. S. tour (April 22 through May 16, 2004)
The band members all applied for their Work Permits (as usual) several weeks before the U. S. tour was to begin. Their Work Permits were approved and ISSUED on March 9, 2004 by the Bureau Of Citizenship and Immigration Services, located in the United States. Due to the new immigration and Work Permit laws, it is now also necessary for the applicant to attend a personal interview, in his home country, at the U.S. Embassy. During Phil's interview, today, in London, England, his name turned up in the government computer. The comment was that 'at some time in the past' his finger prints were taken while in the USA. When, where and why was not disclosed.
It is true, Phil's finger prints were taken in the USA 24 years ago (!!) in Buffalo, New York. The Immigration Authority did not think, at that time, his Visa was adequate so this fingerprinting occurred. His Visa was then reissued, straight away, and everything was in order.
During the intervening 24 years, Phil has returned to the USA 12 times on Work and Visitors Visas. Unfortunately, the only thing that matters now is that finger prints were taken. Under current immigration law, whether impacted by the war or not, a person having been finger printed promptly ceases the Visa clearance process.
Finger prints now have to be retaken from Phil. They are sent to the FBI and, according to the information we have been given, only when the FBI gives their approval, will it be possible for Phil to acquire a Work Permit Visa. This procedure, the Embassy advises, can take from 2 to 12 weeks.
The band is, therefore, forced to postpone its tour until this matter is resolved.
The new dates are currently being scheduled and announced shortly. Stay tuned.
We all respect that the United States must protect itself. We will, of course, cooperate. We are, however, puzzled and very perplexed at this unhappy last minute surprise.
We hope, with all our hearts, that you will understand and join with us in the rescheduling process.
Sincerely,
Peter Knorn (UFO management)

VINNIES RESPONSE

15th April 2004

UFO, Hugenottenhalle Neu-Isenburg - LIVE REVIEW

Can anyone send in a translation to us English speaking fans?

7th May - Thanks to Simon Meacher, TRANSLATED LIVE REVIEW

Also a review for YOU ARE HERE from the same website

14th April 2004

Another great YOU ARE HERE review

UPDATE - 13th April 2004 - UPDATE

Richie Scarlet (MOUNTAIN, ACE FREHLEY BAND, FREHLEY'S COMET, SEBASTIAN BACH & FRIENDS) will be playing bass for UFO on their U.S. tour starting on April 22 at Jaxx in Springfield, West Virginia.

I know that UFO management have been working 24/7 on trying to sort out Pete Ways Visa problems but due to the time having run out with less than 9 days till the first gig have asked Richie Scarlet to step in to fulfill their U.S. commitments. Richie is a good friend of Joe Bouchard ("Blue Oyster Cult") and as we know UFO and BOC are sharing certain dates on the U.S. tour.

UFO have not taken this decision lightly but feel strongly that their past history of announced and then cancelled tours are well and truly behind them. The band have not gone through another line-up change, Pete is very much part of UFO and will step back into his rightful place for the UK and 2nd leg of the European tours. Richie has stepped in to help the band, so please welcome him into the fold and make him feel part of the UFO family as I know you all will.

13th April 2004

Wolverhampton, Civic Hall have a website advertising tickets for the UK gig on June 20th

12th April 2004

Having received many e-mails from fans in America about additional tour dates posted on
the VH-1 website for July and August 2004, rather than e-mail you all,
it is easier to let you all know that these are not UFO dates.
The July/August itinerary posted is for a band called UPO.

Just to remind everyone that any tour dates should be checked against the
OFFICIAL UFO WEBSITE.
If they do not appear on the official site then a mistake has been made.

Live photo of Michael and Phil at the STARWOOD IN 1975

Jon Levicke has the Original 11" x 4" Black and White photo for sale on e-bay

Also on e-bay is a 1980 PROMO ad for No Place To Run

11"x14", laminated BILLBOARD magazine record industry promotional trade advertisement

11th April 2004

Another great UFO, YOU ARE HERE REVIEW from Greg Baxevanidis at the

TEMPLE OF METAL Magazine from GREECE

10th April 2004

The Official UFO website has been updated with a message from the band.

9th April 2004


Vinnie Moore	Phil Mogg	Pete Way	Paul Raymond

We now have the final first leg of the European Tour gig photos from Benji - Paris - Elysee Montmartre

and from Frederic - Paris - Elysee Montmartre

8th April 2004

A really informative, warm and much anticipated Vinnie Moore interview from Batttttty.

7th April 2004

Pete Way Interview in Hannover - Both in German and English translation

6th April 2004

Vinnie Moore has updated his website with some European tour photos

Also visit Vinnie's LATEST NEWS page

5th April 2004

This LATEST page is fast expanding with the YOU ARE HERE reviews, so I have created a
dedicated page for the Misty Green & Blue ' You Are Here' REVIEWS.

This REVIEWS page contain all the reviews and band member interviews that have
appeared on the MG&B website over the past months as well as any future ones.

No better review to launch our new page is the CHAOS REALM 'You Are Here' review
written by Ray on his fantastic website.
You will this to be a very entertaining and well written piece - enjoy!!!.

4th April 2004

YOU ARE HERE REVIEW and a series of web pages dedicated to UFO

3rd April 2004

Tom's You Are Here CD review - Great website.

The singles discography has been updated with a scan of the free promo-patch given
with the 7" single "When It's Time To Rock" from 1983

2nd April 2004


Flying	Mechanix	No PLace To Run

3 audio cassettes added to the DISCOGRAPHY section. Do you have any others?

1st April 2004


LOVING CUP	NO PLACE TO RUN	MONEY MONEY

Some amazing rare UFO singles added to the SINGLES discography.

Lets start with 3 very rare flexi-discs from Russia:
1972 picture sleeve of Loving Cup
1980 picture sleeve - No Place To Run
1980 picture sleeve - Money Money


DOCTOR DOCTOR	DOCTOR DOCTOR	HIGH FLYER	ALONE AGAIN OR	BACK INTO MY LIFE

2 rare Doctor Doctor singles from 1974:
1974 First UK release single - Doctor Doctor / Lipstick Traces
1974 First French release single - Doctor Doctor / Lipstick Traces
High Flyer - 1975 - Another 4 artist e.p. from Thialand with UFO as track 1 on side 2
Alone Again Or / Electric Phase - 'A'- label demo from 1977
Back Into My Life / You'll Get Love - Canadian 1982

Thanks once more to Harry in Athens