LAST ORDERS - WORLD TOUR - USA

FEBRUARY 2020

FEB 11 - Milwaukee, WI - Riverside Theater
FEB 13 - Medina, MN - Medina Entertainment Theater
FEB 14 - Waukegan, IL - Genesee Theatre
FEB 15 - Joliet, IL - Rialto Square Theatre
FEB 16 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Theatre
FEB 18 - New Bedford, MA - The Vault
FEB 19 - Sellersville, PA - Sellersville Theater SOLD OUT
FEB 20 - Annapolis, MD - Ram’s Head On Stage SOLD OUT
FEB 21 - Leesburg, VA - Tally Ho **SOLD OUT*
FEB 23 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse
FEB 25 - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
FEB 26 - Clearwater, FL - Capitol Theater
FEB 27 – MAR 01 Rock Legends Cruise SOLD OUT

DAMON JOHNSON is the Special Guest on all the above dates except Atlanta and the Rock Legends Cruise.

As always, CHECK the Official UFO website
for confirmation of all dates

WELCOME - YOU ARE THE

VISITOR to the LAST ORDERS WORLD 2019/2020 TOUR PAGE

PHOTOGRAPHY

Hoping that we get some great images here for the USA TOUR - please e-mail me if you would be happy to share your concert photos and I will post them below. I would like to add a personal thank you to everyone who shared their memories of the various 2019 / 2020 shows by allowing their photos and reviews to be posted to the FOLLOWING UFO TOUR pages:

UK 2019 TOUR PAGE: Pete Key, Rich Ward - Classic Rock Photography, Dave Wood, John Wilde, Nick Carter, Avid Unde Isolde, Kerry Hall, Geoff Clarke, Simon Burfield, Tara Lynch Official Page, Neil Parfitt, Rob Wilkins - Devils Gate Media, Mike Evans, Jimmy B. Smith, Steve Johnston - Steve Johnston Photography, Jayson Burns / David Sansoni - Scribbling Sounds, Reg Richardson at RSR-Photography - Rock Stars Rising, Sanja Sharma, Moth Clark, Charlie Raven at Charlie Raven Photography, David Leckie, Jonathan Barry, Maximillian Ziegfried De Kment, Phil Sparkes, Nick Palmer, Vic Wolfie Stanger, Paul H at Musipedia of Metal, Konstantina at Konstantina Frasia Photography, buzz, Lisa at billiebeecreative, Mark McGrogan at ROCK ’N’ LOAD Magazine, Mark Ellis from Shoot The Groove, Robert Forrest, Mark Dean - ANTIHERO, David Pickles at Pickles Rock Photos, Christopher James Ryan, Victoria Purcell at RAMzine, Rock and Metalzine, Graham Geldard at IconPhoto, 50thirdand3rd, NWOBHM, Si Clark, SuLee Cleveland, Sam Coates, Darren McVeigh at Metal Planet Music, Ivor Whitten at Happy Metal Geek, Jesper From, Daniel Ackerley-Holmes, Steve Ritchie, Robb Philpotts, Kate Moore, Steve Russell, Paul W Dixon Photography, Stephen Thompson, Michael Burgess, Gordon Armstrong at G’s Gig Shots, Adam Kennedy - NRR, Sue Ashcroft, Linda Brown, Douglas Burton, Jackie Corby, Ian Webster, Therese W, James Beier at Beier Drums, Sam Mc Glynn, Becky Welton-Fodder, Elizabeth Wiel.

SUMMER 2019 TOUR: Carsten Nödel, Nick Bell, Kate Moore, Sweeet Rock /Aki, Chris Del Grande, Paul Perlejewski, Laurence Archer, Jolle Atlagic, Carl Bateman, Wim Dehaes, Christoph Speidel: Metal Glory, Ard van den Heuvel, Mark Taylor, Martin Howse, Vanessa Doppstadt, Vince Axl Rufi, Bernd Wachholz, Dominic Pencz, Pedro Alonso Diez: Metal Journal, Gernot Mangold, Matty lamb, Oliver Deleker, Metal Trip, Chris De Groot - Twingo Mycka, Arjen de Graaf - Rockportaal, Alvaro Ochoa - photographer for Rafabasa.com, Alfonso Díaz - reviewer for Rafabasa.com)

SUMMER TOUR 2019 - PART 2: Klaus Hellmerich / Lady-Metal.com, Kate Moore, Andre, Birgit Rothe, Vanessa Doppstadt, Alex Lehnert, Melanie Tomsen - Brathering, Lea Melnikovová, Dave Ling, Alexa Wild, Gernot Mangold

USA 2019: Joe Schaeffer Photography / Vintage Rock, Fred Michael, UFO Official, Ernie Manzo Jr., Chuck Densmore, Elizabeth Wiel, Nicolas Guitars, Eric Jeannine Murphy, Tammy Greene - The Greene Room Magazine, George Harbaugh for DirkLancer Entertainment, Robert Stamm, Misael Ruiz - Concert Confessions, Iron" Mike Savoia, John Andrews, Mike Harris, SuLee Siam, Joe Schaeffer PHOTOGRAPHY, Kris Flaven, Greg Thomas photography, Daniel Gray, Joel J. Sieracki, Hans Albers, SteVe Byland, Joe Lutz, James Patrick Whipert (Jimmy Whip), Chris Deutsch - Front Row Concert Photography, Scott R. Snell

USA 2020: Fred Michael, UFO Official, Bruce Malter, James Beier, Elizabeth Wiel, Mark Krueger, Bill Byland, SteVe Byland, Rob De Luca, Jeffrey Wagner, Sue and Chris Hartman, Kelly Timmerman, Kevin Piszczek, Mark Walentiny, Laura Colby, Jeff Taulton, Lori Stiff Spradley, Christine Cartwright, Richard Buck, Scotty J. at Rock Titan Music, Jeffrey Vogt Photography, G. Johnson...

11th February 2019

Tuesday 11th February - Milwaukee, WI - Riverside Theater

SUPPORT: DAMON JOHNSON

Line-up: Phil Mogg / Vinnie Moore / Andy Parker / Neil Carter / Rob De Luca

UFO website | UFO FB

SETLIST

Thanks James

Thanks Liz, as always :-)

Thanks Mark

CONCERT REVIEW

Phil had immediate command of the stage when UFO opened with “Mother Mary,” and the crowd immediately stood while rocking with UFO! “We belong to the Night” and “Run Boy Run” followed, and as a photographer, I had a wide grin while dodging dancing fans to take photos. UFO served us energy and we served it back, as I watched Phil smile with approval as he viewed a swarm of cell phones shooting video. I wondered if he ever thought he would...


VENUE WEBSITE	VENUE FB PAGE

13th February 2019

FEB 13 - Medina, MN - Medina Entertainment Theater

SUPPORT: DAMON JOHNSON

Line-up: Phil Mogg / Vinnie Moore / Andy Parker / Neil Carter / Rob De Luca

UFO website | UFO FB


Andy Parker Drum Kit - ©2020 SteVe Byland	Phil Mogg / Rob De Luca - ©2020 SteVe Byland

Vinnie Moore - ©2020 SteVe Byland	Vinnie Moore - ©2020 SteVe Byland

Phil Mogg - ©2020 SteVe Byland	Vinnie Moore - ©2020 SteVe Byland

Set List - ©2020 SteVe Byland	LAST ORDERS VM pick - ©2020 SteVe Byland

Thanks SteVe

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Great to see the new UK UFO t-shirt Laura, created for this 2020 tour

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Huge thanks to Mark Walentiny for sharing these amazing photos

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Thanks Bill

CONCERT REVIEW + PHOTOS

UFO – Medina Entertainment Center – Medina MN – February 13th 2020

The Medina crowd was more than excited for the show. Beers were being had, old school shirts and jacket memorabilia was all over the place. Now the Medina is a ballroom, so it is a very intimate setting for a show. There is gold circle seating and general admission. The band came out right at nine and went into Mother Mary and he crowd gave a standing ovation. Cause most of the age of the crowd and the tables, most were sitting through out the evening. We maybe old but we saw all the great bands! We Belong To the Night was next and is off the album Mechanix. That was my introduction to UFO as my first full album I bought by UFO. I knew all the hits but I started buying the albums there. Not the strongest of albums but still love it.

Vinnie Moore is an amazing guitarist. He plays the songs like he was on the albums, and more. We were lucky enough to walk in at the right time he was hanging by will call when we arrived. Super nice guy. On guitar and keyboards tonight is Neil Carter replacing Paul Raymond who died last April of a heart attack. Neil was in UFO from 81 to 83 so he fit in perfectly. Andy Parker has been the drummer of UFO since 1969, the year I was born. Incredible when these bands have been doing this since then. Rob De Luca still on bass since 08. They hit all the tracks you want to hear Lights Out, Only You Can Rock Me, Cherry and more. Phil’s voice is still amazing at 71. He is so cool and smooth on stage. Still strutting it and rocking the house. He hit every note. Toward the end of concert comes all the hits, Too Hot To Handle, Rock Bottom and for the encore Doctor Doctor and Shoot Shoot. The band gave a bow and that was that... READ FULL REVIEW HERE

PHOTOS: Kyle Hansen RKH Images; (www.rkh-images.com)

Many thanks Kyle and 1013 Music Reviews


VENUE WEBSITE	VENUE FB PAGE

14th February 2019

FEB 14 - Waukegan, IL - Genesee Theatre

SUPPORT: DAMON JOHNSON

Line-up: Phil Mogg / Vinnie Moore / Andy Parker / Neil Carter / Rob De Luca

UFO website | UFO FB

Waukeegan show this past Friday, I made some different items for the guys to sign.
Thought I would share with you. Gonna miss them! Thanks, Jeff Wagner - ©2020 Jeffrey Wagner

Thanks Jeff

Thanks Rob

Thanks Liz for sharing these great photos with us all


VENUE WEBSITE	VENUE FB PAGE

15th February 2019

FEB 15 - Joliet, IL - Rialto Square Theatre

SUPPORT: DAMON JOHNSON

Beautiful photos of the Theatre, from the Stage - Thanks Rob

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Thanks to UFO's number 1 fan, Liz Wiel

Line-up: Phil Mogg / Vinnie Moore / Andy Parker / Neil Carter / Rob De Luca

UFO website | UFO FB


VENUE WEBSITE	VENUE FB PAGE

16th February 2019

FEB 16 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Theatre

SUPPORT: DAMON JOHNSON

Line-up: Phil Mogg / Vinnie Moore / Andy Parker / Neil Carter / Rob De Luca

UFO website | UFO FB

UFO, DAMON JOHNSON In Cleveland, OH With Photos!

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Thanks Kelly - Great photos

UFO on PHOTO FILM: Phil Mogg

©2020 Kelly Timmerman - Autosave-File vom d-lab2/3 der AgfaPhoto GmbH

UFO on PHOTO FILM: Neil Carter

©2020 Kelly Timmerman - Autosave-File vom d-lab2/3 der AgfaPhoto GmbH

UFO on PHOTO FILM: Phil Mogg

©2020 Kelly Timmerman - Autosave-File vom d-lab2/3 der AgfaPhoto GmbH

UFO on PHOTO FILM: Rob De Luca

©2020 Kelly Timmerman - Autosave-File vom d-lab2/3 der AgfaPhoto GmbH

UFO on PHOTO FILM: Neil Carter

©2020 Kelly Timmerman - Autosave-File vom d-lab2/3 der AgfaPhoto GmbH

UFO on PHOTO FILM: Vinnie Moore

©2020 Kelly Timmerman - Autosave-File vom d-lab2/3 der AgfaPhoto GmbH

UFO on PHOTO FILM: Andy Parker and Rob De Luca

©2020 Kelly Timmerman - Autosave-File vom d-lab2/3 der AgfaPhoto GmbH

UFO on PHOTO FILM: Vinnie Moore and Phil Mogg

©2020 Kelly Timmerman - Autosave-File vom d-lab2/3 der AgfaPhoto GmbH

UFO on PHOTO FILM: Neil Carter

©2020 Kelly Timmerman - Autosave-File vom d-lab2/3 der AgfaPhoto GmbH

UFO on PHOTO FILM: Vinnie Moore

©2020 Kelly Timmerman - Autosave-File vom d-lab2/3 der AgfaPhoto GmbH

UFO on PHOTO FILM: Phil Mogg

©2020 Kelly Timmerman - Autosave-File vom d-lab2/3 der AgfaPhoto GmbH

UFO on PHOTO FILM: Rob De Luca

©2020 Kelly Timmerman - Autosave-File vom d-lab2/3 der AgfaPhoto GmbH

Thanks once again Kelly for sharing the above photos


Rob and Vinnie	Phil, Andy and Neil

Phil and Neil	Andy drum kit

Vinnie Moore	Stage

Thanks Kevin


VENUE WEBSITE	VENUE FB PAGE

18th February 2019

FEB 18 - New Bedford, MA - The Vault

SUPPORT: DAMON JOHNSON

Line-up: Phil Mogg / Vinnie Moore / Andy Parker / Neil Carter / Rob De Luca

UFO website | UFO FB


VENUE WEBSITE	VENUE FB PAGE

19th February 2019

FEB 19 - Sellersville, PA - Sellersville Theater SOLD OUT

SUPPORT: DAMON JOHNSON

Line-up: Phil Mogg / Vinnie Moore / Andy Parker / Neil Carter / Rob De Luca

UFO website | UFO FB

Tour interview

Vinnie Moore interview with Scotty J. from Rock Titan Music Television

Lots of photo's from the show, taken by Rock Titan will be added soon, thanks Scotty J.
but you can view these now on the Official Rock Titan Music FB page

ROCK TITAN MUSIC YouTube channel | Official Rock Titan Music FB page

Thanks as always to Scotty J at Rock Titan

READ FULL Concert Review - Sellersville Theatre


VENUE WEBSITE	VENUE FB PAGE

20th February 2019

FEB 20 - Annapolis, MD - Ram’s Head On Stage SOLD OUT

SUPPORT: DAMON JOHNSON

Line-up: Phil Mogg / Vinnie Moore / Andy Parker / Neil Carter / Rob De Luca

UFO website | UFO FB

Phil Mogg

UFO

Rob De Luca and Neil Carter

Vinnie Moore and Neil Carter

Vinnie Moore

UFO


VENUE WEBSITE	VENUE FB PAGE

21st February 2019

FEB 21 - Leesburg, VA - Tally Ho SOLD OUT

SUPPORT: DAMON JOHNSON

Line-up: Phil Mogg / Vinnie Moore / Andy Parker / Neil Carter / Rob De Luca

UFO website | UFO FB

Message from Tally Ho:

"This show is sold out! Thank you everyone and we'll see you all this weekend!!

Please be aware, tickets purchased from any website other than Eventbrite.com and TallyHoTheater.com will no be permitted entry."

Thanks Jeff

CONCERT REVIEW + 301 LIVE PHOTOS

UFO, at Tally Ho Theater, Leesburg VA.

by Jeffrey Vogt

UFO – The Classic Rock Band

UFO is a English rock band that was formed in London in 1968. They became a transitional group between early hard rock and heavy metal and the new wave of British heavy metal. The band’s current lineup includes vocalist Phil Mogg, lead guitarist Vinnie Moore, rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Neil Carter, bass guitarist Rob De Luca, and drummer Andy Parker. They have gone through several line-up changes, leaving Mogg as the only constant member... READ FULL CONCERT REVIEW

To view the entire photo gallery of this event, please click the link below:

The UFO – The Classic Rock Band Photo Gallery contains over 300 images from the show. They are all posted in high resolution size, perfect for viewing on any device. You can visit the main gallery page for Jeffrey Vogt Photography here.

Live Video Playlist: of UFO – The Classic Rock Band at Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg VA on 2/21/2020. Video’s may have sound and or focus issue’s, and crowd noise and offensive language, do to the nature of the shows.

You can visit our YouTube channel, to see all of the videos done by Jeffrey Vogt Photography YouTube Channel.

Many thanks Jeffrey for sharing this with us.


VENUE WEBSITE	VENUE FB PAGE

23rd February 2019

FEB 23 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse SOLD OUT - CANCELLED

Line-up: Phil Mogg / Vinnie Moore / Andy Parker / Neil Carter / Rob De Luca

UFO website | UFO FB

Get well soon Phil


VENUE WEBSITE	VENUE FB PAGE

25th February 2019

FEB 25 - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Line-up: Phil Mogg / Vinnie Moore / Andy Parker / Neil Carter / Rob De Luca

UFO website | UFO FB

Thanks Lori

"Got the signed drum head from UFO. God, I LOVE THIS BAND
and Phil Mogg rocked it after being sick. 100% rock n roll!" - Christine Cartwright

Thanks Christine for sharing your photos


VENUE WEBSITE	VENUE FB PAGE

26th February 2019

FEB 26 - Clearwater, FL - Capitol Theater

SUPPORT: DAMON JOHNSON

Line-up: Phil Mogg / Vinnie Moore / Andy Parker / Neil Carter / Rob De Luca

UFO website | UFO FB

22 photos: UFO w/ Damon Johnson

February 26, 2020 ⭐ Bilheimer Capitol Theatre — Clearwater, FL ⭐ Photos by Randy Cook — instagram.com/horns_raised


VENUE WEBSITE	VENUE FB PAGE

27th February 2019

FEB 27 – MAR 01: Rock Legends Cruise SOLD OUT

Line-up: Phil Mogg / Vinnie Moore / Andy Parker / Neil Carter / Rob De Luca

UFO website | UFO FB


VENUE WEBSITE	VENUE FB PAGE

RECENT UFO TOURS


European 2022	USA - 2020

USA 2019	SUMMER TOUR - PART 2 - 2019

SUMMER TOUR - PART 1 - 2019	UK & Ireland 2019

UFO / SAXON USA Tour (Part 1)	UFO / SAXON USA Tour (Part 2)

Related LAST ORDERS 2020 Tour News

Again, due to an extremely high number of inquiries here, to us personally, and to the venues on this coming tour, we will be offering a limited space VIP Package for the US Tour! These will be limited to 20 per city where available. That being said we unfortunately may not be able to do this in every venue. Beyond our control. The package is $100. They can be purchased ONLY at our merch booth at the show. The package is CASH ONLY!! You will receive 1 Tour Tee, 1 Set List from your show, 1 Limited VIP poster, and get your photo taken with the band. (Must provide your own camera or device). And you may get up to 3 additional items signed. The event will take place following the show. These will be First Come First Served, and again CASH ONLY. We hope to see you there!! (The VIP Package Sold Out every night on the last tour, so get there early!!)

5th February 2020

Vinnie Moore FB page | Vinnie Moore Fansite FB page | PickWorld Guitar Picks

Related LAST ORDERS 2019 Tour News

7th October 2019

MORE DETAILS on the UFO Facebook page

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6th October 2019

Legendary British Hard Rock Band
Brings Farewell Tour To Great American

READ ARTICLE

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4th October 2019

HOME in the USA

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3rd October 2019

TOUR excitement

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24th September 2019

UFO Shop

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HRH Magazine

HRH MAG - Volume X

HRH MAG | HRH FB | SUBSCRIBE

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6th June 2019 - Magazine feature

There is a 3 page article in this months NORWAY ROCKS MAGAZINE

"Cheers Geir Amundsen!!!" - Steve Ritchie

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5th June 2019 - Photo session

Photographer Martin Huch gets to work with the band, UFO at Beatbox Hannover

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4th June 2019: Rehearsals at Beatbox - Hannover

Andy Parker - Neil Carter - Rob De Luca - Phil Mogg

Photo taken by Vinnie Moore during rehearsals

Beatbox Hannover

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February 15th 2019

Vinnie chats to Spanish webzine on topics such as the upcoming UK UFO tour,
favourite UFO albums, Phil's decision to call it a day, his future, new solo album,
Ritchie Blackmore, Scorpions - Well worth a read.

Vinnie Moore Interview | English Translation

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30th October 2018

2019 Summer dates announced

JUNE 2019
07 - Germany - Hannover - MusikZentrum
08 - Sweden - Sölvesborg - Sweden Rock Festival
10 - Germany - Hamburg - Fabrik
11 - Holland - Zoetermeer - Boerderij
14 - Spain - Malaga - Rock The Coast Festival
17 - Germany - Stuttgart - LKA
18 - Germany - Ingolstadt - Eventhalle Westpark
20 - Germany - Köln - Die Kantine-Yard Club
21 - Germany - Blieskastel - Paradeplatz
22 - Belgium - Dessel - Graspop

JULY - GERMANY
26 - Germany - Burg Herzberg - Festival
27 - Germany - Nuremberg - Pyraser Classic Rock Night
28 - Germany - Bensheim - Musiktheater Rex
30 - Germany - Dortmund - Musiktheater Piano
31 - Germany - Wacken - Open Air

AUGUST - GERMANY
02 - Germany - Neuruppin - Kulturhaus
03 - Germany - Leipzig - Parkbühne

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4th June 2018

Phil Mogg

Phil Mogg during the UFO / SAXON Tour (Pt. 1) in 2017 - photo by Justin Hulse

One week of reflection, since Phil Mogg announces his retirement from UFO on their 50th anniversary year, 2019. Its a tough decision to have to make but Phil leaves us with an amazing body of work which will continue to give us all immense pleasure and inspiration for future Rock bands. UFO have been a major influence during this time to so many. Below is a summary of Phil's work, which we hope will not end here, having sung on a staggering 279 songs (240 of which he is credited as writer) over this fifty year period.

UFO are well known as being the finest LIVE bands around and Phil has toured relentlessly over this time with an excess of 3,000 live performances. That’s equivalent to performing every day of the year, without a single days rest, for 8 years.

PHIL MOGG studio recordings
UFO recordings:
23 - UFO Studio albums
06 - UFO Live albums
04 - UFO Licensed albums (Band endorsed releases but not assigned to their record label):
Big Apple Encounters (Majestic), Lights Out In Tokyo (Castle/Victor), Live on Earth (Zoom Club),
Too Hot to Handle - The Story of UFO Video/DVD (Castle Communications/Toshiba)

TOTAL: 33 UFO recorded albums

Other album recordings:
MOGG / WAY recordings (Technically UFO albums but prevented by the ‘UFO name’ rights ownership)
TOTAL: 2 MOGG / WAY albums (Edge of the World, (1997) & Chocolate Box (1999)
1 - Sign of 4 *(Note: Mogg & The Sign of 4 - Dancing with St. Peter (2008) is a re-release of the 2002 recording)


UFO1	UFO2	UFO Live	Phenomenon	Force It	No Heavy Petting	Lights Out	Obsession

Strangers In The Night	No Place To Run	The Wild, The Willing and the Innocent	Mechanix	Making Contact	Headstone	Misdemeanor	Misdemeanor Tour LIVE

Ain't Misbehavin'	High Stakes and Dangerous Men	Lights Out In Tokyo Live	Too Hot Too Handle	Walk On Water	Covenant	Sharks	Legends of Rock

Big Apple Encounters	Live On Earth	You Are Here	Showtime	The Monkey Puzzle	The Visitor	The Best of a Decade	Seven Deadly

A Conspiracy Of Stars	The Salentino Cuts		Edge Of The World (1997)	Chocolate Box (1999)		Sign of 4 (2002)	Mogg & The Sign of 4 re-release*

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TOTAL of 36 Studio/LIVE albums recorded
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SONGS

VOCALIST (studio tracks):
UFO = 245
Mogg / Way = 23
Sign of 4 = 11
TOTAL TRACKS = 279 songs
of which Phil is credited as writer for 240 songs

SOURCE

May 2018

28th May 2018

OFFICIAL UFO ANNOUNCEMENT

A STATEMENT FROM PHIL MOGG OF UFO

Phil Mogg has confirmed that next year’s 50th anniversary tour with UFO will be his last as the frontman of the long-running hard rock band. Consequently, it seems almost certain that at that point they will cease to exist. UFO were formed in London in 1969 and Mogg is their only ever-present member, performing on all of the group’s 22 studio albums.

“This decision has been a long time coming, I’ve considered stepping down at the end of UFO’s previous two tours,” Mogg explains. “I don’t want to call this a farewell tour as I hate that word, but next year’s gigs will represent my final tap-dancing appearances with the band.

“2019 marks UFO’s 50th anniversary, so the timing feels right,” he continues. “There will be a final tour of the UK and we will also play some shows in selected other cities that the band has a strong connection with. But outside of the UK this won’t be a long tour. Being out on the road isn’t always tremendously luxurious and although the playing is as great as it ever was, the stuff that surrounds it becomes very tiresome. I always told myself that when I reached that stage I would step down, and that’s what I’m going to do. This is the right time for me to quit.”

Mogg turned 70 back in April and although his voice remains strong, he admits that age played its part in his conclusion.

“I’m a big reader of obituaries, and my finger always goes down to: ‘I wonder how old they were…’,” he chuckles. “The last few years have been tough, losing Lemmy was awful and I was sad that Jimmy Bain passed on a cruise ship. That distressed me quite a lot.”

While many veteran bands in such a position simply cease playing live and continue to record, UFO will no longer be releasing new music. Last year’s covers collection ‘The Salentino Cuts’ is set to become a signing-off point, though Mogg insists that however unlikely the prospect might seem – the singer is a lone strand of consistency throughout a 50-year history – he would have no problem with UFO continuing with a replacement.

The band’s current line-up – completed by keyboard player/second guitarist Paul Raymond, guitarist Vinnie Moore, drummer Andy Parker and bassist Rob De Luca – have of course been informed of Mogg’s decision.

“I’ve told the guys that this is how it is,” he says. “They know it’s my time to go and they know that they can do whatever they want to do without me but I don’t want to play live or make records anymore, though having said that I might go on and do an album of my own. I’ll have to see how I feel about that.”

Of course UFO have either split up, retired or gone on hiatus several times before but Mogg is keen to make the distinction that next year’s dates don’t just mark the end of his touring commitments with UFO – for Phil, there will be no further concerts of any kind.

“For me, this is the end of my stint with UFO,” he clarifies. “This is a line in the sand. I’m suggesting we call the tour ‘Last Orders’, though I also like ‘The Bar Is Closing’. I’m also tempted to name it ‘The Drinks Are On Parker’,” he chuckles, referring to long-suffering sticksman Andy Parker.

You’ll have gathered that Mogg is not about to slash his wrists anytime soon. Of course he is sad that the finishing line is now within sight but has had sufficient time to live with and process such a massive personal decision.

“Maybe the best word to use is ‘bittersweet’,” he concludes. “But my time has arrived and all that remains is to make sure that we have a good tour.”

READ ALl THE COMMENTS ON THE OFFICIAL UFO FACEBOOK PAGE | UFO Official website | UFO GUESTBOOK

Many thanks Alan

Lots of great comments and related concert reviews can be found in the

Guestbook section at the UFO Official website

RECENT UFO TOURS

European 2022 USA - 2020

USA 2019 SUMMER TOUR - PART 2 - 2019

SUMMER TOUR - PART 1 - 2019 UK & Ireland 2019

UFO / SAXON
USA Tour (Part 1) UFO / SAXON
USA Tour (Part 2)

LAST ORDERS - WORLD TOUR - USA

FEBRUARY 2020

WELCOME - YOU ARE THE

VISITOR to the LAST ORDERS WORLD 2019/2020 TOUR PAGE

PHOTOGRAPHY

11th February 2019

Tuesday 11th February - Milwaukee, WI - Riverside Theater

CONCERT REVIEW

13th February 2019

FEB 13 - Medina, MN - Medina Entertainment Theater

CONCERT REVIEW + PHOTOS

UFO – Medina Entertainment Center – Medina MN – February 13th 2020

14th February 2019

FEB 14 - Waukegan, IL - Genesee Theatre

15th February 2019

FEB 15 - Joliet, IL - Rialto Square Theatre

16th February 2019

FEB 16 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Theatre

18th February 2019

FEB 18 - New Bedford, MA - The Vault

19th February 2019

FEB 19 - Sellersville, PA - Sellersville Theater **SOLD OUT**

Tour interview

Vinnie Moore interview with Scotty J. from Rock Titan Music Television

20th February 2019

FEB 20 - Annapolis, MD - Ram’s Head On Stage **SOLD OUT**

21st February 2019

FEB 21 - Leesburg, VA - Tally Ho **SOLD OUT**

CONCERT REVIEW + 301 LIVE PHOTOS

UFO, at Tally Ho Theater, Leesburg VA.

UFO – The Classic Rock Band

To view the entire photo gallery of this event, please click the link below:

23rd February 2019

FEB 23 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse **SOLD OUT** - CANCELLED

25th February 2019

FEB 25 - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

26th February 2019

FEB 26 - Clearwater, FL - Capitol Theater

27th February 2019

FEB 27 – MAR 01: Rock Legends Cruise **SOLD OUT**

RECENT UFO TOURS

Related LAST ORDERS 2020 Tour News

5th February 2020

Related LAST ORDERS 2019 Tour News

7th October 2019

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6th October 2019

Legendary British Hard Rock Band Brings Farewell Tour To Great American

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4th October 2019

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3rd October 2019

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24th September 2019

UFO Shop

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HRH Magazine

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6th June 2019 - Magazine feature

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5th June 2019 - Photo session

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4th June 2019: Rehearsals at Beatbox - Hannover

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February 15th 2019

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30th October 2018

2019 Summer dates announced

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4th June 2018

Phil Mogg

May 2018

28th May 2018

OFFICIAL UFO ANNOUNCEMENT

A STATEMENT FROM PHIL MOGG OF UFO

RECENT UFO TOURS

FEB 19 - Sellersville, PA - Sellersville Theater SOLD OUT

FEB 20 - Annapolis, MD - Ram’s Head On Stage SOLD OUT

FEB 21 - Leesburg, VA - Tally Ho SOLD OUT

FEB 23 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse SOLD OUT - CANCELLED

FEB 27 – MAR 01: Rock Legends Cruise SOLD OUT

Legendary British Hard Rock Band
Brings Farewell Tour To Great American