Album: Too Hot To Handle: The Very Best Of UFO by UFO (2012)
Genre: Hard Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: 2012 two CD collection from the veteran British rockers. UFO remain a pivotal band who have endured for four decades, since their formation in 1969 and have outlasted some of their contemporaries. This collection charts their rise, from the heyday of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal in the early-to-mid-70s, to the era of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal and beyond, capturing the band who went on to influence everyone from Iron Maiden to Metallica.

Artist Background: Singer Phil Mogg, guitarist Mick Bolton, bassist Pete Way, and drummer Andy Parker formed the band in August 1969. Originally taking the name Hocus Pocus, the group changed their name in October 1969 to UFO in honour of the London club where they were spotted by Noel Moore, who signed them to Beacon Records label, which was headed by Antiguan-born Milton Samuel. Their eponymously titled first album debuted in 1970 and was a typical example of early hard rock including a heavy version of the E... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Hard Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Michael Schenker Group, Uriah Heep, Deep Purple, Thin Lizzy

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Hard Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Hard Rock, Rock/Pop, 2010s, Album


2012 two CD collection from the veteran British rockers. UFO remain a pivotal band who have endured for four decades, since their formation in 1969 and have outlasted some of their contemporaries. This collection charts their rise, from the heyday of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal in the early-to-mid-70s, to the era of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal and beyond, capturing the band who went on to influence everyone from Iron Maiden to Metallica.

Too Hot To Handle: The Very Best Of UFO

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