Uli Jon Roth
U.J.R. is a true multi-instrumentalist who writes his own musical scores and arrangements.
He is also a music director, paints realistic oil paintings, writes his own poetry as well as philosophical treaties.
Uli invented his own unique instrument - the by now legendary 6-octave Sky guitar which is without peer.
He produces his own albums and directs his own videos.
Artistically he has been an inspiration to many of his fellow artists as well as his audience and continues to be so. He has been cited by countless guitarists from all over the world as one of their main influences.
Widely recognized as perhaps the single most important protagonist of Neo-classical guitar playing, Uli is seen by many as a trend-setter who has often been considerably ahead of his time.
In recognition of his remarkable artistic achievements
Uli was officially inducted in the Walk of Fame by Europe's only Rock & Pop Museum, which is situated in Gronau, Germany. This took place in September 2003 at a concert
in London.
Biography
Born in Duesseldorf,
Germany, Dec. 1954
1973-1978 Lead-guitarist and one of the main songwriters for German No. 1 rock band THE SCORPIONS - 5 albums, including several gold ones - TOKYO TAPES, which sold nearly 1 million copies.
1978-1985 - formed his own band ELECTRIC SUN - 3 Albums :
1978 - EARTHQUAKE
1980 - FIRE WIND
1984 - BEYOND THE ASTRAL SKIES
Tours in Europe and the US.
Since then U.J.R. has written
4 symphonies, 2 concertos and numerous songs.
1987/88 - SKY CONCERTO
1991 - AQUILA SUITE (for piano solo)
1991 - MD for JIMI HENDRIX TV show German TV - Rockpalast
1992 - EUROPA EX FAVILLA - Symphony
1993 - SYMPHONIC ROCK FOR EUROPE - mastermind & M.D.
1994 - HIROSHIMA DE PROFUNDIS -
Symphony
1995 - SKY OF AVALON - SYMPHONIC LEGENDS
Appearance on Jose Carreras TV Charity
1996/97/98 - REQUIEM FOR AN ANGEL dedicated to the memory of his deceased girl-friend and artist Monika Dannemann.
1998 - G3 Concert Tour in Europe with Joe Satriani and Michael Schenker
1999 - TRANSCENDENTAL SKY GUITAR VOL. I & II
2000 - Performance of VIVALDIs
FOUR SEASONS & Detmold Chamber Orchestra
2001 - Japan Tour, European Tour
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCES DVD
THE ELECTRIC SUN YEARS
VOL I & II
LEGENDS OF ROCK
at Castle Donington
initiator and M.D.
2002 - LEGENDS OF ROCK UK Tour
2003 - METAMORPHOSIS
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