UFO are an English hard rock band formed in 1969. UFO became a transitional band between early hard rock and heavy metal and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. UFO's influence was strongly felt in the 1980s heavy metal scene and they have been cited as a primary influence of Steve Harris of Iron Maiden, Kirk Hammett of Metallica, Dave Mustaine of Megadeth and Frank Hannon of Tesla among others.

There is more than one artist with this name: 1) UFO is a British rock band that was formed in 1969, with lead singer Phil Mogg, lead guitar Mick Bolton, Pete Way on bass, and drummer Andy Parker. UFO was a transitional band between the rock of Led Zeppelin and the metal to come in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Their early releases are commonly referred to as “space rock” with obvious influence from the 60s rock scene. In 1973 the band recruited an 18 year old Michael Schenker from th