List of UFO members

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UFO performing in 2015 and 2022.

UFO were an English hard rock band from London. Formed in 1968 under the name The Boyfriends, the group originally consisted of lead vocalist Phil Mogg, guitarist Mick Bolton, bassist Pete Way and drummer Tik Torazzo. [1] Torazzo was replaced by Colin Turner then by Andy Parker and the group became known as Hocus Pocus, and by October it was renamed UFO.

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The final lineup of the band included original members Mogg and Parker, plus lead guitarist Vinnie Moore (since 2003), bassist Rob De Luca (since 2008), and keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Neil Carter (from 1980 to 1983 and since 2019).

History

1969–1983

The band were formed in 1968 as the name The Boyfriends by Phil Mogg, Mick Bolton, Pete Way and Tik Torazzo. [1]

The latter was replaced in January 1969 by Colin Turner and the group was renamed The Ugly. [1]

In August, Andy Parker joined and the group became known as Hocus Pocus, and by October it was renamed UFO. [2]

Bolton left in early 1972, shortly after the release of the band's first live album Live . [3] He was briefly replaced by Larry Wallis, who was later fired by Mogg and replaced in November by Bernie Marsden. [4] In June 1973, Scorpions guitarist Michael Schenker substituted for Marsden on a German tour, and later joined as a full member. [5] Paul Chapman was added as a second guitarist following the release of Phenomenon in 1974, although he would leave the following January after failing to turn up for a show. [6] Danny Peyronel was added as the band's first keyboardist in 1975, featuring on their fifth album No Heavy Petting . [7] [8]

Paul Raymond was a member from 1976 until his death in 2019, over four tenures UFO - Paul Raymond - Hamburg Harley Days 2015 02.jpg
Paul Raymond was a member from 1976 until his death in 2019, over four tenures

In July 1976, Peyronel was replaced by Savoy Brown's Paul Raymond, who also contributed rhythm guitar to the band. [9] Due to increased problems stemming from his alcohol abuse, Schenker quit UFO after a show in October 1978, with Chapman returning to take his place shortly after. [10] Raymond left two years later and was briefly replaced by John Sloman, before Neil Carter took his place midway through the recording of The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent . [11] Way left UFO after the release of 1982's Mechanix , [12] with Chapman and Carter recording bass for Making Contact . [13] Billy Sheehan was brought in to perform on a European tour in early 1983, [12] with Paul Gray taking over from late February until the end of the tour in April. [14] Upon the conclusion of the tour, UFO decided to disband. [15]

1984–1998

Mogg reformed UFO in late 1984 with returning bassist Gray, new guitarist "Atomik" Tommy McClendon and new drummer Robbie France. [16] [17] By early 1985, France had been replaced by Jim Simpson and former keyboardist Paul Raymond had returned to the band, with the five-piece releasing Misdemeanor later in the year. [18] Raymond left the band in July 1986 and was replaced by David Jacobson for the rest of the year's touring cycle. [19] McClendon was replaced by Myke Gray in late 1987, [20] and in early 1988 original members Pete Way and Andy Parker returned to the group. [21] A new lineup of the band including guitarist Rik Sanford and drummer Fabio Del Rio began working on a new album later in the year, [22] and after brief stints with Tony Glidewell and Erik Gamans on guitar, UFO broke up for a second time in 1989. [23] [24]

UFO returned for a third time in 1991, with Mogg and Way joined by guitarist Laurence Archer, drummer Clive Edwards and, later, keyboardist Jem Davis. [25] In 1993, Schenker, Parker and Raymond returned to reunite the 'classic' lineup of the band, releasing the album Walk on Water in 1995. [26] Simon Wright replaced Parker in 1995. [27] Schenker left to promote his debut solo album Thank You in 1995, returning in 1997 to support the European release of Walk on Water. [28] The guitarist quit suddenly after a show on April 24, 1998, with Wright and Raymond following soon after; due to an agreement signed by the band members, Mogg and Way were unable to use the name UFO without Schenker, and briefly considered renaming the group Lights Out. [29] However, the pair continued collaborating under the moniker Mogg/Way. [2]

2000–2024

After a two-year hiatus, UFO returned again in 2000 with Schenker returning and Aynsley Dunbar added on drums, releasing Covenant in July. [30] For the album's promotional tour, Luis Maldonado (keyboards, rhythm guitar) and Jeff Martin (drums) were added to the band's lineup. [31] Dunbar returned in 2002 to perform on Sharks , [32] which was the band's last album to feature Schenker who quit in January 2003, relinquishing his part-ownership of the name in order that UFO could continue. [33] In July, it was announced that Vinnie Moore would replace Schenker, Jason Bonham would replace Dunbar, and Paul Raymond would return to the band. [34] Bonham remained in UFO until 2005, when Parker returned to the group, [35] and in 2008 Rob De Luca joined in place of Way, after filling in for him on an initially temporary basis. [36]

On 13 April 2019, Paul Raymond died of a heart attack just a few days after the end of a tour. [37] Two weeks later, it was announced that Neil Carter had rejoined the band to take Raymond's place on tour. [38] In September 2022, it was announced that Phil Mogg had suffered a heart attack and remaining dates of the farewell tour were cancelled, save for occasional shows afterwards. [39] UFO's third disbandment was officially confirmed by Mogg in April 2024. [40]

Members

Final lineup

ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributions
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Phil Mogg
  • 1968–1983
  • 1984–1989
  • 1991–2024
[2] [15] [16] [17] [40]
lead vocalsall UFO releases
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Andy Parker
  • 1969–1983
  • 1988
  • 1993–1995
  • 2005–2024
[2] [15] [21] [26] [27] [35] [40]
  • drums
  • backing vocals [41]
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Neil Carter
  • 1980–1983
  • 2019–2024
[11] [15] [40]
  • keyboards
  • rhythm guitar
  • bass guitar (1982) [13]
  • backing vocals
  • saxophone (1981)
  • The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent (1981)
  • Mechanix (1982)
  • Making Contact (1983)
  • Regenerator: Live 1982 (2001)
  • Headstone: Live at Hammersmith 1983 (2009)
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Vinnie Moore 2003–2024 [34] [40] lead guitarall UFO releases from You Are Here (2004) onwards, except Headstone: Live at Hammersmith 1983 (2009) and The Misdemeanor Tour: Live from Oxford (2013)
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Rob De Luca 2008–2024 [36] [40]
  • bass guitar
  • backing vocals
[42]

Former

ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributions
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Pete Way
  • 1968–1982
  • 1988–1989
  • 1991–2008 (died 2020)
[2] [12] [21] [36]
bass guitarall UFO releases from UFO 1 (1970) to Mechanix (1982), and from High Stakes & Dangerous Men (1992) to The Monkey Puzzle (2006), except Heaven's Gate (Live) (1993)
Mick Bolton1968–1972 [2] [3] lead and rhythm guitar
Tik Torazzo1968drumsnone
Colin Turner1969
Larry Wallis 1972 (died 2019) [4] lead and rhythm guitar
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Bernie Marsden 1972–1973 (died 2023) [4] [5] Phenomenon (1974) (two 2007 bonus tracks only) [43]
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Michael Schenker
  • 1973–1978
  • 1993–1995
  • 1997–1998
  • 2000–2003
[5] [10] [26] [28] [29] [30] [33]
  • lead guitar
  • rhythm guitar (1973–1974, 1975–1976, 2000–2003)
  • all UFO releases from Phenomenon (1974) Thru Strangers in the Night (1979)
  • BBC Radio 1: Live in Concert (1992)
  • Walk on Water (1995)
  • On with the Action (1996)
  • Werewolves of London (1998)
  • Covenant (2000)
  • Sharks (2002)
  • Live on Earth (2003)
Paul Chapman
  • 1974–1975
  • 1978–1983 (died 2020)
[6] [10] [15]
  • lead guitar (1974–1975, 1978–1983)
  • rhythm guitar (1974–1975, 1980)
  • bass guitar (1982) [13]
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Danny Peyronel 1975–1976 [7] [8]
  • keyboards
  • backing vocals
No Heavy Petting (1976)
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Paul Raymond
  • 1976–1980
  • 1984–1986
  • 1993–1999
  • 2003–2019 (until his death)
[9] [11] [18] [19] [26] [29] [34] [37]
  • keyboards
  • rhythm guitar
  • lead guitar (1995–1997, 1998)
  • backing vocals
  • all UFO releases from Lights Out (1977) to No Place to Run (1980)
  • Misdemeanor (1985)
  • BBC Radio 1: Live in Concert (1992)
  • Walk on Water (1995)
  • Werewolves of London (1998)
  • Live USA (2000)
  • all UFO releases from Live on Earth (2003) onwards, except Headstone: Live at Hammersmith 1983 (2009)
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Paul Gray
  • 1983
  • 1984–1988
[14] [15] [21]
bass guitar
  • Misdemeanor (1985)
  • Ain't Misbehavin' (1988)
  • Heaven's Gate (Live) (1993)
  • Headstone: Live at Hammersmith 1983 (2009)
  • The Misdemeanor Tour: Live from Oxford (2013)
Atomik Tommy M 1984–1987 [16] [20]
  • lead guitar
  • rhythm guitar (1984, 1986–1987)
  • Misdemeanor (1985)
  • Ain't Misbehavin' (1988)
  • Heaven's Gate (Live) (1993)
  • The Misdemeanor Tour: Live from Oxford (2013)
Robbie France 1984–1985 (died 2012) [16] [18] drumsnone
Jim Simpson1985–1988 [18] [21]
  • drums
  • backing vocals
  • Misdemeanor (1985)
  • Ain't Misbehavin' (1988)
  • Heaven's Gate (Live) (1993)
  • The Misdemeanor Tour: Live from Oxford (2013)
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Myke Gray 1987–1988 [20] lead and rhythm guitarnone
Fabio Del Rio1988–1989 [22] drums
Rik Sandford [22] 1988lead and rhythm guitar
Tony Glidewell [23] [24]
Erik Gamans [23] [24] 1988–1989
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Laurence Archer 1991–1993 [25]
  • lead and rhythm guitar
  • backing vocals
  • High Stakes & Dangerous Men (1992)
  • Lights Out in Tokyo: Live (1992)
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Clive Edwards drums
Jem DaviskeyboardsLights Out in Tokyo: Live (1992)
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Simon Wright
  • 1995–1996
  • 1997–1998
[27] [29]
drums
  • Werewolves of London (1998)
  • Live USA (2000)
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Aynsley Dunbar
  • 2000
  • 2002–2003
[30] [32]
  • Covenant (2000)
  • Sharks (2002)
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Jason Bonham 2003–2005 [34] [35]
  • drums
  • backing vocals
  • You Are Here (2004)
  • Showtime (2005)

Touring

ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsNotes
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Billy Sheehan 1983bass guitarSheehan performed with UFO on a European tour in early 1983 after the departure of Pete Way. [12]
David Jacobson1986
  • keyboards
  • backing vocals
Jacobson toured with UFO in 1986 after the departure of Paul Raymond earlier in the year. [19]
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Jeff Martin 2000
  • drums
  • backing vocals
Martin and Maldonado were added to UFO's touring lineup following the release of Covenant in 2000. [31] Maldonado also contributed backing vocals to Covenant (2000) [44] and Sharks (2002) [45]
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Luis Maldonado
  • keyboards
  • rhythm and lead guitar
  • backing vocals
Barry Sparks
  • 2001
  • 2004
bass guitarSparks performed with UFO at one show in 2001, and again on a United States tour in September/October 2004. [46]
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Jeff Kollman 2005Kollman substituted for regular bassist Pete Way in UFO on a United States tour in July 2005. [47]

Session

ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributions
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Chick Churchill 1975keyboards Force It (1975)
John Sloman [11] 1980 The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent (1981)
Paul Buckmaster
  • orchestral arrangements
  • orchestra conductor
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Don Airey 1991keyboards High Stakes & Dangerous Men (1992)
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Terry Reid backing vocals
Stevie Lange
Mark Philips1995 Walk on Water (1995)
Jesse Bradman
  • 2000
  • 2002
Kevin Carlsonkeyboards
Mike Varney 2002guitar fills & outro guitar soloSharks (2002)
Peter Pichl 2009bass guitar The Visitor (2009)
Martina Frankbacking vocals
Melanie Newton
Olaf Senkbeil
Alexa Wild2012 Seven Deadly (2012)
Marino Carlini
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Lars Lehmannbass guitar
Marc Hothanharp

Timeline

List of UFO members

Recording Timeline

RoleLead vocalsLead GuitarRhythm guitarKeyboardsBassDrums
UFO 1
(1970) [48]
Phil Mogg Mick Boltonno-one Pete Way Andy Parker
UFO 2: Flying
(1971) [49]
Phenomenon
(1974) [50]
Michael Schenker Michael Schenker
Force It
(1975) [51]
Chick Churchill (guest)
No Heavy Petting
(1976) [52]
Danny Peyronel
Lights Out
(1977) [53]
Paul Raymond
Obsession
(1978) [54]
No Place to Run
(1980) [55]
Paul Chapman
The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent
(1981) [56] [57]
Neil Carter John Sloman
Mechanix
(1982) [58]
Neil Carter
Making Contact
(1983) [59]
Paul Champan/

Neil Carter

Misdemeanor
(1985) [60]
Atomik Tommy M Paul Raymond Paul Gray Jim Simpson
High Stakes & Dangerous Men
(1992) [61]
Laurence Archer Don Airey (session)Pete Way Clive Edwards
Walk on Water
(1995) [62]
Michael SchenkerPaul RaymondAndy Parker
Covenant
(2000) [44]
Michael SchenkerKevin Carlson

(session)

Aynsley Dunbar
Sharks
(2002) [45]
You Are Here
(2004) [63]
Vinnie Moore Vinnie MoorePaul Raymond Jason Bonham
The Monkey Puzzle
(2006) [64]
Andy Parker
The Visitor
(2009) [65]
Paul Raymond Peter Pichl (session)
Seven Deadly
(2012) [66]
Lars Lehmann

(session)

A Conspiracy of Stars
(2015) [67]
Vinnie Moore Rob De Luca
The Salentino Cuts
(2017) [68]

Lineups

PeriodMembersReleases
1968
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Mick Bolton – guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Tik Torazzo – drums
none
January – July 1969
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Mick Bolton – guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Colin Turner – drums
October 1969 – January 1972
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Mick Bolton – guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Andy Parker – drums
February – October 1972
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Larry Wallis – guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Andy Parker – drums
none – live performances only
November 1972 – June 1973
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Bernie Marsden – guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Andy Parker – drums
June 1973 – May 1974
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Michael Schenker – guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Andy Parker – drums
  • Phenomenon (1974)
May 1974 – January 1975
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Michael Schenker – lead guitar
  • Paul Chapman – rhythm guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Andy Parker – drums
none Phenomenon tour only
January – August 1975
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Michael Schenker – guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Chick Churchill — keyboards (session)
  • Andy Parker – drums
August 1975 – July 1976
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Michael Schenker – guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Danny Peyronel – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Andy Parker – drums
July 1976 – October 1978
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Michael Schenker – lead guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Paul Raymond – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Andy Parker – drums
October 1978 – March 1980
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Paul Chapman – lead guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Paul Raymond – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Andy Parker – drums
April – August 1980
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Paul Chapman – guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • John Sloman – keyboards
  • Andy Parker – drums
August 1980 – August 1982
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Paul Chapman – lead guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Neil Carter – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Andy Parker – drums
  • The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent (1981)
    (Carter is played saxophone on "Lonely Heart", also performed backing vocals)
  • Mechanix (1982)
  • Regenerator – Live 1982 (2001)
August – December 1982
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Paul Chapman – lead guitar, bass guitar
  • Neil Carter – keyboards, rhythm guitar, bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Andy Parker – drums
January – February 1983
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Paul Chapman – lead guitar
  • Neil Carter – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Billy Sheehan – bass guitar (touring)
  • Andy Parker – drums
none Making Contact tour only
March – April 1983
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Paul Chapman – lead guitar
  • Neil Carter – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Paul Gray – bass guitar (touring)
  • Andy Parker – drums
  • Making Contact (1983) — (bonus tracks 12 & 13 only)
Band inactive April 1983 – October 1984
October – November 1984
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Atomik Tommy M – guitar, backing vocals
  • Paul Gray – bass guitar
  • Barbara Schenker — keyboards
  • Robbie France – drums
none – rehearsals only
December 1984 – July 1986
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Atomik Tommy M – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Paul Gray – bass guitar
  • Paul Raymond – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Jim Simpson – drums, backing vocals
  • Misdemeanor (1985)
  • Misdemeanor Tour (1986)
  • Heaven's Gate (1993)
July – August 1986
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Atomik Tommy M – guitar, backing vocals
  • Paul Gray – bass guitar
  • David Jacobson – keyboards (touring)
  • Jim Simpson – drums, backing vocals
none
August 1986 – late 1987
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Atomik Tommy M – guitar, backing vocals
  • Paul Gray – bass guitar
  • Jim Simpson – drums, backing vocals
Late 1987 – early 1988
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Myke Gray – guitar
  • Paul Gray – bass guitar
  • Jim Simpson – drums, backing vocals
none – live performances only
Early 1988
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Myke Gray – guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Andy Parker – drums
Summer 1988
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Rik Sandford – guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Fabio Del Rio – drums
Late 1988
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Tony Glidewell – guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Fabio Del Rio – drums
Early 1989
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Erik Gamans – guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Fabio Del Rio – drums
Band inactive early 1989 – summer 1991
Summer – late 1991
1991–1993
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Laurence Archer – guitar, backing vocals
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Jem Davis – keyboards
  • Clive Edwards – drums
  • Lights Out in Tokyo: Live (1992)
1993–1995
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Michael Schenker – lead guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Paul Raymond – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Andy Parker – drums
1995–1997
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Paul Raymond – guitar, backing vocals
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Simon Wright – drums
none – live performances only
1997–1998
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Michael Schenker – lead guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Paul Raymond – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Simon Wright – drums
1998–2000
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Paul Raymond – guitar, backing vocals
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Simon Wright – drums
none – rehearsals only
2000
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Michael Schenker – guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Aynsley Dunbar – drums
2000
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Michael Schenker – guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Luis Maldonado – keyboards, guitar (touring)
  • Jeff Martin – drums, backing vocals (touring)}
none Covenant tour only
2002–2003
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Michael Schenker – guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Aynsley Dunbar – drums
July 2003 – September 2005
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Vinnie Moore – lead guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Paul Raymond – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Jason Bonham – drums, backing vocals
September 2005 – March 2008
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Vinnie Moore – lead guitar
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Paul Raymond – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Andy Parker – drums
March 2008 – April 2019
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Vinnie Moore – lead guitar
  • Rob De Luca – bass guitar, backing vocals (touring until 2014)
  • Paul Raymond – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Andy Parker – drums
April 2019 – present
  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Vinnie Moore – lead guitar
  • Rob De Luca – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Neil Carter – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Andy Parker – drums
none to date

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