Rock Will Never Die

Rock Will Never Die is a Michael Schenker Group live album released in 1984 and recorded at Hammersmith Odeon in London, over two nights in October 1983. The concert was also released in VHS with the same title. This is the last album recorded with Gary Barden before he rejoined the band in 2008.

Rock Will Never Die
Live album by Michael Schenker Group
Released	June 1984
Recorded	Hammersmith Odeon, London, England 22–23 October 1983
Genre	Hard rock, heavy metal
Length	41:16 68:52 (2009 edition)
Label	Chrysalis
Producer	Jack Douglas
Michael Schenker Group chronology
Built to Destroy (1983) Rock Will Never Die (1984) Written in the Sand (1996)
Michael Schenker chronology
Built to Destroy (1983) Rock Will Never Die (1984) Perfect Timing (1987)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]

Rock Will Never Die
Video by Michael Schenker Group
Released	1984
Recorded	Hammersmith Odeon, London, England October 22–23, 1983
Genre	Hard rock, heavy metal
Length	48:15
Label	Chrysalis, Hendring
Producer	Jack Douglas, Paul O'Neill, David Krebbs, Steve Leber
Michael Schenker Group chronology
Rock Will Never Die (1984) Super Rock '84 in Japan (1985)

The final track "Doctor Doctor", which Schenker originally recorded with UFO, features a guest appearance by Klaus Meine and Rudolf Schenker of Scorpions.

Track listing

See 2009 remastered version for songwriting credits.

1. "Captain Nemo" - 3:42
2. "Rock My Nights Away" - 4:05
3. "Are You Ready to Rock" - 4:07
4. "Attack of the Mad Axeman" - 4:10
5. "Into the Arena" - 4:00
6. "Rock Will Never Die" - 5:25
7. "Desert Song" - 6:00
8. "I'm Gonna Make You Mine" - 4:57
9. "Doctor Doctor" - 4:50

2009 remastered edition

All songs written by Michael Schenker and Gary Barden unless otherwise noted.

1. "Captain Nemo" (Schenker) - 3:42
2. "Rock My Nights Away" (Barden, Andy Nye) - 4:05
3. "Are You Ready to Rock" - 4:07
4. "Cry for the Nations" - 5:12
5. "Rock You to the Ground" (Schenker, Graham Bonnet) - 5:38
6. "Attack of the Mad Axeman" - 4:10
7. "Into the Arena" (Schenker) - 4:00
8. "Courvoisier Concerto" (Schenker, Paul Raymond) - 2:13
9. "Rock Will Never Die" - 5:25
10. "Desert Song" (Schenker, Bonnet) - 6:00
11. "I'm Gonna Make You Mine" (Schenker, Barden, Andy Nye) - 4:57
12. "Red Sky" - 6:02
13. "Looking for Love" - 3:45
14. "Armed and Ready" - 4:46
15. "Doctor Doctor" (Schenker, Phil Mogg) - 4:50

VHS track listing

1. "Captain Nemo" - 3:42
2. "Rock My Nights Away" - 4:05
3. "Are You Ready to Rock" - 4:07
4. "Attack of the Mad Axeman" - 4:10
5. "Into the Arena" - 4:00
6. "Courvoisier Concerto" - 2:13
7. "Dream On (Rock Will Never Die)" - 5:25
8. "Desert Song" - 6:00
9. "I'm Gonna Make You Mine" - 4:57
10. "Armed and Ready" - 4:46
11. "Doctor Doctor" - 4:50

Personnel

• Michael Schenker - lead guitar
• Gary Barden - lead vocals
• Derek St. Holmes - rhythm guitar, backing vocals, co-lead vocals on "I'm Gonna Make You Mine" and "Rock You to the Ground"
• Andy Nye - keyboards, backing vocals
• Chris Glen - bass
• Ted McKenna - drums, percussion

Additional personnel

• Klaus Meine - co-lead vocals on "Doctor Doctor"
• Rudolf Schenker - guitar on "Doctor Doctor"

Charts

Year	Chart	Peak position	Sales	Weeks on Chart
1984	UK	24[2]	-	5
1984	Japan	21	21,000	7
1984	Sweden	32[3]	-	2

References

1. Anderson, Jason. "Michael Schenker Rock Will Never Die:Live! review". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2011-07-20.
2. "Rock Will Never Die The Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2011-07-20.
3. "Michael Schenker Group - Rock Will Never Die (Album)". Swedishcharts.com. Media Control Charts. Archived from the original on 2012-10-26. Retrieved 2011-07-20.