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Biografie
Initially formed by keyboard player Jascha Richter and his friend and drummer Kåre Wanscher, the group later invited guitarist Mikkel Lentz and bassist Søren Madsen to complete the lineup. Following a rush of blood to the head Jascha named the group Michael Learns to Rock, and on the success of their debut demo tape, the group were invited to compete in the Rock Grand Prix at the largest venue in Aarhus, the Ridehuset. Michael Learns to Rock finished second in the competition and earned a performance slot at the year’s Aarhus Outdoor Festival, which 20 people turned up for. The group subsequently became managed by Jens Peter Andersen, recorded a series of promotional material and ultimately signed with Danish label Medley Records in association with U.S. label Impact.
Michael Learns to Rock issued their debut, self-titled album in September 1991. Produced by Americans Tony Peluso and Steve Barri, the record was led by the radio single “My Blue Angel” and went on to top the Danish Album Chart. The band’s subsequent single “The Actor” proved more popular however, peaking at No. 1 on the Danish Singles Chart and performing well in Norway, Sweden, Indonesia, and other Asian states. The band’s sophomore album, “Colours” was released in October 1993 selling over 1.1 million records. Once again proving hugely popular in Asia, the album spawned the hit singles “Sleeping Child”, “25 Minutes”, and “Out of the Blue”, and was supported by their first tour of Asia.
In August 1995, Michael Learns to Rock issued their third studio album “Played on Pepper”, recorded and produced by themselves. Selling over 1.2 million records, with most of those sales from Asia, the album looked to tap into the markets of Brazil, South Africa, and Japan, notably with the singles “That’s Why (You Go Away)” and “Someday”. The greatest hits compilation “Paint My Love” arrived in 1996 outselling all previous releases, followed by their fourth full-length “Nothing to Lose” in 1997, which topped the charts in South Africa.
In 2000 Madsen left the group and the remaining three members released the studio album “Blue Night”, which once again was popular in both Denmark and Asia and charted at No. nine on the Danish Albums Chart. Cementing the band’s respected position in large parts of the world the record was succeeded by the albums “Take Me to Your Heart” in 2004, “Eternity” in 2008, and “Scandinavia” in 2012.
Live-Bewertungen
Michael Learns To Rock is such an amazing soft rock pop band to see live. They are awesome performers. I saw them live a few years ago in a really big crowd of enthusiastic Michael Learns to Rock fans. It was so incredible to see these talented performers bear their hearts for their audience members. They performed on a really large stage, but it was minimally decorated. The lights were bright, illuminating but not overwhelming. I think they were really smart about how the lighting design could complement their specific set. The sound was such high quality. I hate going to a show when the sound muffles the singer's voice so I can barely hear. Michael Learns To Rock clearly valued and respected their responsibility as performers. It was so much fun. My favorite part of the performance was when they sang "That's Why You Go Away." Every one in the crowd sang the entire song with them. We all knew every lyric. They band encouraged us to keep singing and to sing even louder. As I looked out into the crowd I saw so many people waving their hands and clapping, especially during the incredible guitar solos. I can't wait to see Michael Learns to Rock live again.
The M.L.T.R. Concert at the Melrose Ballroom, last night, was magical!!!!! So many fans had never seen the band live and the electricity in the air was felt and shared by all! Personnally, my husband and I had waited 25 years to be able to attend one of Micheal Learns To Rock’s concerts and we were NOT disappointed!!!! Literally a dream come true!!!!!! Thanks to all who were involved in making it happen and thanks mostly to Jascha, Mikkel and Kåre to care to come here and deliver such an outstanding and TRUE performance !!!! You are loved all over the world and last night was undeniable proof of it again!!
What a night it was!!!
caroline-larson-1
It was awesome! I have always been their greatest fan if not their no. 1 fan! I know all their songs by heart. Watching their concert is a dream come true! I still couldn't stop singing their songs after the concert. I couldn't wait to watch another Michael Learns To Rock concert in New York, hopefully in a bigger venue. I love them! I love every single song of MLTR!
gianna-victoria-lagr
That was an awesome show once again of Michael Learns To Rock! Actually it was my 4th time to see them live! am a big fan of them back in the Philippines. Travelling from Belgium to Denmark just to see them perform was more than worth it! Definitely will watch them again next year!
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