UFO Trivia Quiz

Answer: Phil Mogg

Mogg formed the nucleus of the band in London when he was 21 years old. They were originally called Hocus Pocus and changed to UFO in 1969. In 2018, Mogg announced that the 2019 tour celebrating 50 years of UFO would be his retirement tour.

Answer: C'mon Everybody

"C'mon Everybody" was the fourth single released from the "UFO 1" album. Like the previous three, it failed to chart in UK or USA but the Japanese rock fans took it to their hearts and the Japanese version of the record, complete with lyric sheet and picture booklet, is now quite valuable and much sought after.

Answer: Michael Schenker

Even though he was only 16, German native Schenker was an old hand, having played his first gig with the Scorpions aged just 11. He appeared on the Scorpions' debut album, "Lonesome Crow" in 1972, and while touring to publicise this album, as support act to UFO, he was offered the chance to join the band.

Answer: Phenomenon

"Doctor Doctor", like the majority of the tracks on this album, was written by the new songwriting team of Phil Mogg and Michael Schenker. Also on "Phenomenon" was "Rock Bottom", a six minute album track that is often at least double that when performed live as Schenker shows off his skills.

Answer: Eddie Clarke

"Fast" Eddie Clarke had recently left Motorhead and the two quickly formed a new band utilising both of their names. Unfortunately, Way had a contract with UFO's record company from which he couldn't escape, and even though he had formed the band, half named the band and recruited ex Humble Pie drummer Jerry Shirley and future Flogging Molly vocalist Dave King to the band, he wasn't able to record or tour with them. Clarke recruited Charlie McCracken from Rory Gallagher's band, Taste, as bass player, and in order to fulfill his contract. Way joined Ozzy Osbourne's band as bass player.

Answer: George Martin

"No Place To Run" reached a very respectable number 11 in the UK charts and number 51 on the Billboard 200 in USA and featured a cover of "Mystery Train", which as well as being recorded by Elvis Presley in 1955 had also been performed by The Band at their "Last Waltz" farewell concert in 1976. George Martin, often referred to as the fifth Beatle, also produced albums by Jeff Beck, Cheap Trick, Little River Band and Ultravox.

Answer: Reading Festival

Headliners at Reading in 1980 were Rory Gallagher, Whitesnake and UFO so this was quite the debut gig for Carter, but he proved himself more than capable. Also on the bill at Reading that year were Gillan, Def Leppard and Iron Maiden.

Answer: Strangers In The Night

"Strangers In The Night" was mainly recorded in Chicago when UFO were supporting Blue Oyster Cult and continually comes in high on lists of best live rock albums. Influential guitarist, Slash, famed for his work with Guns n Roses, has raved about the album in the past, telling Noisecreep in 2011, "'Strangers In The Night' was a record that I played the hell out of when I was younger."

Answer: Jason Bonham

Bonham is the son of Led Zeppelin legend John Bonham and was with the band for this one studio album as well as the live "Showtime" album, recorded during the accompanying tour. He has also performed with rock icons such as Sammy Hagar, Ted Nugent, Joe Bonamassa and in 1994 appeared alongside Paul Rodgers and Slash at Woodstock II.

Answer: The Pusher

"The Pusher" was a song written by Hoyt Axton but brought into the big time, first by Steppenwolf on their debut album in 1968 and then by the inclusion of their version in the 1969 film. Also included on UFO's covers album are tracks originally made famous by artists such as John Mellencamp. The Animals, ZZ Top and Montrose.