The very first real rock concert I ever attended was a Rush / UFO concert, I think in Stockton, in 1977. I had been to some other concerts but they were Alameda County Fair type of entertainment, and frankly I'm too embarrassed to even mention who the artists were now.
We went to that concert, and I was NOT into Rush at that time (I have seen the error of my ways since, and appreciate Rush's music, particularly of about that time). But I was beginning a big fan relationship of UFO, and they did not disappoint with this concert.
1977 was probably UFO's apex. They put out Lights Out, which I think is their best album (although Phenomenon and Obsession are close). Guitarist Michael Schenker was on his way to cult legend status and would still be with the band for a few more rounds, and Phil Mogg was a great vocalist/front man that really didn't get his due. They actually had a couple of songs from Lights Out that made regular FM airplay - and they were actually good songs.
Back then I bought a lot of albums, and really associated UFO with the Chrysalis label. To this day, when I see that label mentioned, I think of UFO. Branding...
I see that UFO is putting out a new album this September. I haven't bought a new UFO album since Mechanix, which was kind of a sign-off album for me - they seemed to be losing it, and I was moving in different directions in my music listening. But I'm tempted to look into the new album, if only for nostalgia.
I don't know, just thought about the band and decided to ask: