One of the most derivative and least original hard-rock groups of the early 1970s, and later the epitome of melodic metal, UFO debuted with Ufo (Beacon, 1970) and Flying (Beacon, 1971). Scorpions guitarist Michael Schenker joined for Phenomenon (Chrysalis, 1974) and made the difference: Doctor Doctor and Rock Bottom (with Schenker's best solo) established the band among the reigning live heroes of the era. Force It (1975), that includes the stately anthem Between the Walls (with mass-like choir), and No Heavy Petting (1976) speculated on that formula and Lights Out (1977) finally broke throught the charts (Love To Love, Lights Out). After recording Obsession (1978), possibly their best work (Only You Can ROck Me, Looking Out For No 1), Schenker quit and re-joined Scorpion. No Place To Run (1980) and The Wild The Willing And The Innocent (1981) are even worse than the previous ones. The band will keep reuniting for many years. Beginnings (Airline Records, 2009) is a compilation of the early years.

Paul Raymond died in 2019 at the age of 73.