Michael Schenker

German guitarist
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Michael Schenker

Summary

Michael Schenker is a human[1]. He was born in Sarstedt[2]. He was born on January 10, 1955[3]. He worked as a guitarist[4], composer[5], and record producer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,970 views/month, #6,177 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sarstedt[2], Michael Schenker…
  • Michael Schenker was born on January 10, 1955[3].
  • Michael Schenker held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • German was Michael Schenker's native language[9].
  • Michael Schenker worked as a guitarist[4].
  • Michael Schenker worked as a composer[5].
  • Michael Schenker worked as a record producer[6].
  • Michael Schenker was a member of McAuley Schenker Group[10].
  • Michael Schenker was a member of Michael Schenker Group[11].
  • Michael Schenker was a member of UFO[12].
  • Michael Schenker was a member of Scorpions[13].
  • Michael Schenker was a member of Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock[14].
  • Michael Schenker is recorded as male[15].
  • Michael Schenker's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Michael Schenker's genre is hard rock[17].
  • Michael Schenker's record label is recorded as BMG Rights Management[18].
  • Michael Schenker's discography is recorded as Michael Schenker discography[19].
  • Michael Schenker's Commons category is recorded as Michael Schenker[20].
  • Michael Schenker's family name is recorded as Schenker[21].
  • Michael Schenker's given name is recorded as Michael[22].
  • Michael Schenker's official website is recorded as http://www.michaelschenkerhimself.com[23].
  • Michael Schenker's instrument is recorded as guitar[24].
  • Michael Schenker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Michael Schenker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Michael Schenker's topic has template is recorded as Template:Michael Schenker[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael Schenker's place of birth was Sarstedt[2]. He was born on January 10, 1955[3]. German was his native language[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include guitarist[4], composer[5], and record producer[6].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Michael Schenker include Michael Schenker Group[28], a musical group[29], founded in 1979[30].

Why It Matters

Michael Schenker ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,970 views/month, #6,177 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Entities named for him include Michael Schenker Group[28], a musical group[29], founded in 1979[30].

FAQs

Where was Michael Schenker born?

Michael Schenker's place of birth was Sarstedt[2].

What did Michael Schenker do for work?

Michael Schenker worked as guitarist[4], composer[5], and record producer[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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