MICHAEL SCHENKER and His Appetite for Self-Destruction: "I Owe the Truth to My Fans"

Michael Schenker, the legendary guitarist of Scorpions and UFO, does not need presentation in the world of rock and metal. With a career marked by peaks of glory and abysses of self sabotage, his story is a whirlwind of gross talent, addictions and controversial decisions. In this report, based on an exclusive interview by Classic Rock (2006), we unraveled the truth behind the myth of "Mad Mickey", the German genius who could reign in bands like…