Gary Barden
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Gary John Barden is an English
singer-songwriter, best known for his work with the Michael Schenker Group
.
Barden was discovered by Schenker
upon the guitarist's hearing a demo of Barden's previous band, Fraser Nash. Barden proceeded to appear on The Michael Schenker Group (1980), MSG (1981) and One Night at Budokan
(1981) albums. He was asked to leave the group and was replaced by former Rainbow
frontman Graham Bonnet
. In the interim, Barden worked with Gary Moore
.
Barden returned to the MSG in 1983 for the album Built to Destroy
(1983), followed by the live album Rock Will Never Die
(1984). After his stint in MSG he went on to form Statetrooper with brothers Steve and Paul Johnson, as well as doing an album and tour as lead singer with Praying Mantis
.
In 2007, Barden was fronting Silver and Statetrooper, and maintaining a solo career. Hen recorded an album with Michael Schenker Group
called In the Midst of Beauty
which was released in April 2008, followed by a world tour.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
singer-songwriter, best known for his work with the Michael Schenker Group
Michael Schenker Group
The Michael Schenker Group is a guitar-oriented hard rock band formed in 1979 by former Scorpions and UFO guitarist, Michael Schenker. In 1986, Schenker and vocalist Robin McAuley formed the McAuley Schenker Group, which lasted until 1992. After that, the Michael Schenker Group was reformed.The...
.
Barden was discovered by Schenker
Michael Schenker
Michael Schenker is a German rock guitarist, best known for his tenure in UFO, in addition to his solo band. He first rose to fame as a founding member of the Scorpions, then achieved fame in the mid 1970s as the lead guitar player for UFO. Since leaving UFO in 1978, he has been leading the...
upon the guitarist's hearing a demo of Barden's previous band, Fraser Nash. Barden proceeded to appear on The Michael Schenker Group (1980), MSG (1981) and One Night at Budokan
One Night at Budokan
-1982 Original LP:All songs written by Michael Schenker and Gary Barden except where noted.-Side 1:# "Armed and Ready" - 6:20# "Cry for the Nations" - 5:32# "Attack of the Mad Axeman" - 4:50-Side 2:# "But I Want More" - 5:24# "Victim of Illusion" - 6:18...
(1981) albums. He was asked to leave the group and was replaced by former Rainbow
Rainbow (band)
Rainbow were an English rock band, controlled by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore from 1975 to 1984 and 1994 to 1997. It was originally established with American rock band Elf's members, though over the years Rainbow went through many line-up changes with no two studio albums featuring the same line-up...
frontman Graham Bonnet
Graham Bonnet
Graham Bonnet is an English rock vocalist, and songwriter. He has recorded and performed as a solo artist, and as a member of several hard rock and heavy metal bands including Rainbow, the Michael Schenker Group, Alcatrazz, and Impellitteri.-Early days:Bonnet was born in Skegness in 1947...
. In the interim, Barden worked with Gary Moore
Gary Moore
Robert William Gary Moore , better known simply as Gary Moore, was a Northern Irish musician from Belfast, best recognised as a blues rock guitarist and singer....
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Barden returned to the MSG in 1983 for the album Built to Destroy
Built to Destroy
Built to Destroy is the fourth album by the Michael Schenker Group . Gary Barden returned to the group on vocals following the departure of Graham Bonnet amidst tensions with Michael Schenker....
(1983), followed by the live album Rock Will Never Die
Rock Will Never Die
Rock Will Never Die is a Michael Schenker Group live album released in 1984 and recorded at Hammersmith Odeon in London, over two nights in October 1983. The concert was also release in VHS with the same title. This is the last album recorded with Gary Barden before he rejoined the band in 2008...
(1984). After his stint in MSG he went on to form Statetrooper with brothers Steve and Paul Johnson, as well as doing an album and tour as lead singer with Praying Mantis
Praying Mantis (band)
Praying Mantis are an English rock band. Although a part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene, they pursued a musical direction more melodic and AOR-sounding than their contemporaries.-Career:...
.
In 2007, Barden was fronting Silver and Statetrooper, and maintaining a solo career. Hen recorded an album with Michael Schenker Group
Michael Schenker Group
The Michael Schenker Group is a guitar-oriented hard rock band formed in 1979 by former Scorpions and UFO guitarist, Michael Schenker. In 1986, Schenker and vocalist Robin McAuley formed the McAuley Schenker Group, which lasted until 1992. After that, the Michael Schenker Group was reformed.The...
called In the Midst of Beauty
In the Midst of Beauty
In the Midst of Beauty is the tenth studio album by the Michael Schenker Group . The album was released on 13 May, 2008 and marked the comeback of the original MSG singer, Gary Barden, so the MSG name is added with Schenker - Barden on the album's cover.By Schenker's own notes to the CD, "This...
which was released in April 2008, followed by a world tour.
with The Michael Schenker Group
- The Michael Schenker GroupThe Michael Schenker Group (album)The Michael Schenker Group is the first album by the hard rock band Michael Schenker Group.Made #1 on KTUH's charts on the week of September 29, 1980.The song "Armed and Ready" is featured in the video game Guitar Hero: Metallica.- Original album :...
1980 - MSGMSG (album)MSG is the second album by the hard rock band Michael Schenker Group. The band was formed in 1979 by the former Scorpions and UFO guitarist Michael Schenker....
1981 - One Night at BudokanOne Night at Budokan-1982 Original LP:All songs written by Michael Schenker and Gary Barden except where noted.-Side 1:# "Armed and Ready" - 6:20# "Cry for the Nations" - 5:32# "Attack of the Mad Axeman" - 4:50-Side 2:# "But I Want More" - 5:24# "Victim of Illusion" - 6:18...
1982 - Built to DestroyBuilt to DestroyBuilt to Destroy is the fourth album by the Michael Schenker Group . Gary Barden returned to the group on vocals following the departure of Graham Bonnet amidst tensions with Michael Schenker....
1983 - Rock Will Never DieRock Will Never DieRock Will Never Die is a Michael Schenker Group live album released in 1984 and recorded at Hammersmith Odeon in London, over two nights in October 1983. The concert was also release in VHS with the same title. This is the last album recorded with Gary Barden before he rejoined the band in 2008...
1984 - Heavy HittersHeavy HittersHeavy Hitters is a 2005 cover album by the Michael Schenker Group. Originally planned by Schenker as a collection of covers featuring himself and a "revolving all-star cast of guest musicians," the album was labeled and marketed as an MSG album, with the result that Schenker received only a flat...
2005 - Tales of Rock'n'RollTales of Rock'n'RollTales of Rock'n'Roll is the nineth studio album by the Michael Schenker Group. It was released in 2006 after two years of work, to celebrate 25 years of activity of the Michael Schenker Group. The music of the album was initially composed for a UFO concept album, but Michael Schenker used it for...
2006 - In the Midst of BeautyIn the Midst of BeautyIn the Midst of Beauty is the tenth studio album by the Michael Schenker Group . The album was released on 13 May, 2008 and marked the comeback of the original MSG singer, Gary Barden, so the MSG name is added with Schenker - Barden on the album's cover.By Schenker's own notes to the CD, "This...
2008
with Statetrooper
- Statetrooper 1986 (re issued with extra tracks in 2002)
- The Calling 2004
with Silver
- Silver 2001
- Dream Machines 2002
- Intruder 2003
- Addiction 2004
- Gold 2005
Solo as Gary John Barden
- Past & Present (MSG remixed) 2004
- Agony & The Xtasy 2006
- Love and War 2007
- Rock 'n Roll My Soul 2010
- Eleventh Hour 2011