Electric Sun
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Founder | Uli Jon Roth |
| Defunct | 1986 |
| Headquarters | Germany |
| Products | Music albums |
Electric Sun was a German rock group established by guitarist Uli Jon Roth following his departure from the Scorpions in 1978. The band produced three albums during the period from 1978 to 1986.
Their initial release, Earthquake (1979), featured Roth handling guitar and vocal duties, alongside bassist Ule Ritgen and drummer Clive Edwards, who exited shortly thereafter. The subsequent album, Fire Wind (1981), marked the arrival of drummer Sidhatta Gautama. While the first two records were created by a trio, the third album, Beyond the Astral Skies (1985), expanded into a collaborative effort including experienced drummer Clive Bunker (formerly with Jethro Tull), Ritgen, lead singer Michael Flexig, guest vocalist Nicky Moore (from Samson), as well as orchestral performers. This release also highlighted Roth's innovation of the Sky Guitar. During this timeframe, drummers Simon Fox and Clive Bunker contributed to the project.
The Electric Sun name was discontinued in 1986 when Roth transitioned towards classical-influenced rock and pursued other creative endeavors under his personal name.
Discography
| Release Year | Album Title | Record Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Earthquake | Brain/Metronome GmbH |
| 1981 | Fire Wind | |
| 1985 | Beyond the Astral Skies | EMI |