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UFO Drummer Checks In

June 5, 2008

UFO drummer Andy Parker has issued the following update:

"As some of you may know, we [UFO] recently completed a five-week tour of the U.S. and I would personally like to thank all of you who came to the shows for making it such a success.

"This tour was especially exciting for me as the last time that I toured the U.S. with UFO was back in 1982. It was great to finally get to meet so many of you and thank you all for making me feel so welcome. Thanks must also go to Rob DeLuca [bass] who filled in at the last minute for Mr. [Pete] Way. I'm sure that all of you who saw the shows will agree that Rob did a fantastic job. Not only is he an excellent bass player but he is also one hell of a nice guy.

"Once again, I was blown away by your support and enthusiasm.

"For all of you who brought your albums to be signed, I thank you for your patience and promise not to make you wait so long in future. For those who gave us gifts (too many to mention but you know who you are) thank you for your kindness and generosity. I have said it before and I'll say it again, 'you guys are the best.' I look forward to seeing you all in the near future."

As previously reported, the next batch of remastered UFO releases from EMI will include the following bonus tracks:

"Lights Out":

01. Lights Out (recorded live at the Roundhouse, London '76 - previously unreleased)
02. Gettin' Ready (recorded live at the Roundhouse, London '76 - previously unreleased)
03. Love To Love (recorded live at the Roundhouse, London '76 - previously unreleased)
04. Try Me (recorded live at the Roundhouse, London '76 - previously unreleased).

"Obsession":

01. Hot 'N' Ready (recorded live in Columbus Oct. 17, 1978 - previously unreleased)
02. Pack It Up And Go (recorded live in Columbus Oct. 17, 1978 - previously unreleased)
03. Ain't No Baby (recorded live in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Oct. 14, 1978 - previously unreleased)

"Strangers In The Night":

01. Hot 'N' Ready (recorded live at Youngstown, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1978)
02. Cherry (recorded live at Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 16, 1978).

EMI recently reissued UFO's first three Chrysalis albums "Phenomenon", "No Heavy Petting" and "Force It" featuring a number of bonus tracks.

UFO's latest CD, "The Monkey Puzzle", came out in September 2006 via SPV Records. The follow-up to 2004's "You Are Here" was recorded at Area 51 Studios with producer Tommy Newton, who also worked with the band on their prior album and who recorded the material for the band's "Showtime" live CD.

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