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Robin McAuley (born 20 January 1953) is an Irish singer. He is best known as the vocalist for the rock band McAuley Schenker Group from 1986 to 1993, which saw the band release three studio albums: Perfect Timing, Save Yourself, M.S.G., the live album Unplugged Live, and the Japan-only EP Nightmare: The Acoustic M.S.G. He has made further appearances with Schenker in 2012,[1] and also in 2016 with Michael Schenker Fest alongside original MSG singers Gary Barden and Graham Bonnet, and Doogie White of Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock.[citation needed][2]
Robin McAuley | |
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.jpg) McAuley performing in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 20 January 1953 County Meath, Ireland |
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Website | robinmcauley |
In 1991, he did a song called "Teach Me How to Dream" from the 1991 spy action comedy film If Looks Could Kill on the film's soundtrack as the love theme.[citation needed]
McAuley has also performed with Grand Prix, Survivor and Far Corporation; including singing on their UK #8 single, a version of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven".[citation needed] In 1999, McAuley released his solo album, Business As Usual, written and recorded with the help of future Survivor bandmate, Frankie Sullivan.[citation needed]
McAuley is also a longtime member of the star-studded Raiding the Rock Vault cast[3] and the vocalist for all-star project Black Swan featuring Reb Beach and fellow Rock Vault alumni, Jeff Pilson and Matt Starr, whose debut album, Shake the World, was released in February 2020. In a 2021 interview with Pariah Burke, McAuley stated the album is his personal favorite he's ever done.[4]
McAuley has also been known to play alongside his son, Casey.[citation needed]
McAuley performed at Firefest Festival (10 Years After) held in the UK at Manchester Academy on 11-13 October 2024.[5] The singer headlined on the Saturday night, ahead of Touch and Cats in Space.[6]
Discography
editSolo albums
edit- Business as Usual (1999)
- Standing on the Edge (2021)
- Alive (2023)
- Soulbound (2025)
with Grand Prix
edit- There for None to See (1982)
- Samurai (1983)
with Far Corporation
edit- Division One (1985)
- Solitude (1994)
with McAuley Schenker Group
edit- Perfect Timing (1987)
- Save Yourself (1989)
- M.S.G. (1991)
with GMT
edit- War Games (1985)
with Michael Schenker Fest
edit- Resurrection (2018)
- Revelation (2019)
with Black Swan
edit- Shake the World (2020)
- Generation Mind (2022)
References
edit- ^ "Michael Schenker Joins Forces With Robin McAuley For North American Tour". MetalAssault.com. 20 December 2011.
- ^ "Michael Schenker Fest Concert History". Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ Jim Hill (17 February 2015). "Interview: Robin McAuley Rocks Raiding the Rock Vault". Showtickets.com.
- ^ "Robin McAuley (McAuley Schenker Group, Black Swan, Raiding the Rock Vault) Interview – PariahRocks.com". The Hard, Heavy & Hair Show - PariahRocks.com. 20 May 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ "Official website". Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ "Firefest Festival". FireFest-Festival. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
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