Uli Jon Roth is a true multi-instrumentalist who writes his own musical scores and arrangements.

He is also a music director, paints realistic oil paintings, writes his own poetry as well as philosophical treaties.

Uli invented his own unique instrument - the by now legendary 6-octave Sky guitar which is without peer.

He produces his own albums and directs his own videos.

Artistically he has been an inspiration to many of his fellow artists as well as his audience and continues to be so. He has been cited by countless guitarists from all over the world as one of their main influences.

Widely recognized as perhaps the single most important protagonist of Neo-classical guitar playing, Uli is seen by many as a trend-setter who has often been considerably ahead of his time.

In recognition of his remarkable artistic achievements

Uli was officially inducted in the Walk of Fame by Europe's only Rock & Pop Museum, which is situated in Gronau, Germany. This took place in September 2003 at a concert

in London.

ULI JON ROTH

SHORT MUSIC BIOGRAPHY

Born in [placeformed]Duesseldorf,

Germany[/placeformed], Dec. 1954

1973-1978 Lead-guitarist and one of the main songwriters for German No. 1 rock band Scorpions -

5 albums, including several gold ones - TOKYO TAPES, which sold nearly

1 million copies.

1978-1985 - formed his own band

ELECTRIC SUN - 3 Albums :

1978 - EARTHQUAKE

1980 - FIRE WIND

1984 - BEYOND THE ASTRAL SKIES

Tours in Europe and the US.

Since then U.J.R. has written

4 symphonies, 2 concertos and numerous songs.

1987/88 - SKY CONCERTO

1991 - AQUILA SUITE (for piano solo)

1991 - MD for JIMI HENDRIX TV show German TV - Rockpalast

1992 - EUROPA EX FAVILLA - Symphony

1993 - SYMPHONIC ROCK FOR EUROPE - mastermind & M.D.

1994 - HIROSHIMA DE PROFUNDIS -

Symphony

1995 - SKY OF AVALON - SYMPHONIC LEGENDS

Appearance on Jose Carreras TV Charity

1996/97/98 - REQUIEM FOR AN ANGEL dedicated to the memory of his deceased girl-friend and artist Monika Dannemann.

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