McAuley-Schenker Group

The Profile

A hard rock project formed by guitarist Michael Schenker and singer Robin McAuley, active 1986–1993. The group released the albums Perfect Timing (1987), Save Yourself (1989) and MSG (1991).

Lineups mentioned in reviews include Robin McAuley, Michael Schenker, Rocky Newton, Bodo Schopf and later Jeff Pilson and James Kottak; Steve Mann left the group prior to MSG. Reviews note a shift between AOR/hair-metal and a harder rock/heavy-metal sound across the albums.

Two reviews on DeBaser evaluate the McAuley Schenker Group albums, highlighting strong songwriting, guitar work and memorable ballads. Perfect Timing is described as an excellent debut for this lineup; MSG is praised as a masterpiece. The overall view: a successful chapter in Michael Schenker's career with accessible AOR and harder rock moments.