The Orange Illusion (1967 - 1968)

Silverhead (1972 - 1974)

Solo recordings (1974)

Detective (1975 - 1978)

"I'm Only Human" - solo album (1980 - 1981)

Michael Des Barres and Holly Knight (1982 - 1984)

Chequered Past (1982 - 1985)

Power Station (1985)

"Somebody Up There Likes Me" - solo album (1986 - 1987)

Vince Lightning and the Spectaculars (1996 - 1997)

The Usual Susspects (1998 - 2000)

Down Boy (2001)

Michael Des Barres and Free Love Foundation (2006 - 2007)

The Michael Des Barres Band (2011 -