UFO
United Kingdom, 1968–now
London hard-rock band formed in 1968, elevated by German guitarist Michael Schenker. Phenomenon and Strangers in the Night made them a hugely influential melodic hard-rock act, a touchstone for the metal bands that followed.
MusicRoots documents 4 artists who influenced UFO and 0 artists UFO influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.
Who influenced UFO?
- Cream — Michael Schenker named Eric Clapton and Cream a big influence — Cream's blues-rock power is at the root of UFO's hard rock.
- Led Zeppelin — Led Zeppelin had a huge impact on Michael Schenker, who named Jimmy Page an influence on UFO's heavy melodic rock.
- Jimi Hendrix — Jimi Hendrix's blues-rock firepower is among the influences behind UFO's guitar-driven hard rock.
- Eric Clapton — Named by Michael Schenker with Cream as a big influence on UFO's hard rock.