DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist Will Not Tour With MICHAEL SCHENKER

December 13, 2007

Although DEEP PURPLE/ex-RAINBOW keyboardist Don Airey will apparently guest on the new album from MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG),he will not be joining the legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker on his upcoming UK tour, according to The Highway Star.

Due in April 2008, the new MSG album, entitled "In the Midst Of Beauty", will feature returning MSG singer Gary Barden, drummer Simon Philips (THE WHO, TOTO),bassist Neil Murray (BLACK SABBATH, WHITESNAKE) and Airey.

According to MelodicRock.com, at each show on the upcoming MICHAEL SCHENKER & FRIENDS UK tour, Michael Schenker will conduct a signing session at the merchandise stand and will draw out a ticket number from the concert which will then be put into a prize draw at the end of the tour, with a chance to win the guitar Michael used to record his new MSG album, "In the Midst of Beauty".

Regarding Michael's current health, Schenker's agent reportedly said: "Michael is doing very well, he is fit, healthy and raring to go with loads of exciting new plans for a world tour."

MICHAEL SCHENKER & FRIENDS tour dates:

Jan. 10 - 12 Bar - Swindon
Jan. 11 - Limelight - Crewe
Jan. 12 - Riffs - Blackpool
Jan. 16 - Riga - Southend
Jan. 17 - Boom Boom Club - Sutton
Jan. 24 - Princess Pavilion - Falmouth
Jan. 26 - Twist - Colchester
Feb. 09 - Academy 3 - Manchester
Feb. 10 - Boardwalk - Sheffield
Feb. 17 - Thekla - Bristol
Feb. 18 - Waterfront - Norwich
Feb. 22 - Cathouse - Glasgow

Michael Schenker's UK tour this past summer was cut short due to a "multitude of events beyond the band's control, including Michael's," according to a posting on Schenker's MySpace page.

Schenker's final gig in the UK took place on August 3 in Stourbridge, U.K. when Michael ended up calling off the concert after only a handful of songs.

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