Phil Mogg
English singer-songwriter and frontman of UFO
Born
April 15th, 1948
77 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
England
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Active in the music industry since the late 1960s, contributed to the hard rock genre as the lead vocalist of the band UFO. The group achieved significant acclaim in the 1970s and 1980s with albums such as 'Lights Out,' 'Obsession,' and 'Strangers in the Night.' Mogg's distinctive voice and songwriting helped define the band's sound and earned them a dedicated following. The band went through several lineup changes over the years, and Mogg continued to perform with UFO until the band's final tour in 2022, marking the end of an era in rock music.
Lead vocalist of UFO
Released hit albums like 'Lights Out' and 'Obsession'
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