MICHAEL SCHENKER: My True Fans Have The Right To Know The Truth

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (MSG, ex-UFO, SCORPIONS) has posted more personal letters on his official web site, including a brand new e-mail exchange with MSG's last vocalist, Finnish singer Jari Tiura, whom Schenker previously blamed for the cancellation of the group's U.S. tour. The latest e-mail exchange reads as follows:

Tiura: "You have wrong information, Michael. Only thing I said to xxxx that I can't do it with that low money. That's why I tried to find sponsors here in Finland. 'xxxx said xxxx dollar per week. Take it or leave it.' I can't understand he can't tell the truth about me. Of course I wanted to do it, no doubt about it. But I needed to solve my money thing, money I need for living is not a same as, for example, Rev [MSG bassist] or others. xxxx didn't want to even negotiate about it. That's why it was a big difference put it down like xxxx to xxxx per week. This was my dream come true but I feel xxxx treated me like a shit. And I am a team player so there's no selfishness. I only wanna make sure that things are made for reality. Reality means easier life to me. Still I wish all the best to you, Michael, but don't blame me. I have pride left in this fucking life, so I can be honest always? . . And still I want to do music with you. But please, ask xxxx what is the truth. I love you, Michael, but calm down. I see there's lot of misunderstandings about the communication between [us]. And please, don't put my personal messages into your website anymore. People got their drama now. If you wanna clear it up, send me a word."

Schenker: "All I have is my true fans. They have the right to know the truth. Otherwise I get screwed by sharks from there backround. Sharks hide under water and have nothing to lose. Truth is all I can offer. My true fans will not screw you. I know. And they know because of my honesty to them. Can you imagine if I would keep everything inside and not let my fans know? I would be the asshole of the world. But sharks need to be treated in a way that the truth comes out. Otherwise they will not learn anything and just go on ripping people off. Can you see that?

"You are a wonderful person and you need to be protected too because you are pure. So please allow me to inform them. It will be better for all of us.

"Don't feel guilty about your money request. Everyone needs there needs to be met and that happens all over the world as long as it is pure.

"If you have any suggetions to go on please let me know.

"All the best to you. Love, Michael."

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP released "Tales of Rock 'n' Roll", a special CD to celebrate the band's 25-year anniversary, on August 1 via Locomotive Records. The CD contains Michael Schenker's signature riffage on new cuts featuring an all-star assembly of singers who have recorded with Schenker over the past quarter-century: Graham Bonnet, Gary Barden, Robin McAuley, Kelly Keeling, Leif Sundin, Chris Logan and Michael's most recent vocalist, Jari Tiura. UFO's Pete Way chips in with bass for this special occasion and RACER X drummer Jeff Martin is behind the kit.

The acclaimed German lead guitarist has recorded 34 studio albums with 10 different bands, including SCORPIONS, UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, and the MCAULEY/SCHENKER GROUP. Add to that eight live albums and five compilations and you get a staggering 47 Michael Schenker albums.