- (This page is about the German band. For the British band of the same name, see Scorpions(2)).
Scorpions are a German rock band formed in 1965 in Hanover by Rudolf Schenker. Since the band's inception, its musical style has ranged from hard rock to heavy metal. The lineup from 1978–1992 was the most successful incarnation of the group, and included Klaus Meine (vocals), Rudolf Schenker (rhythm guitar), Matthias Jabs (lead guitar), Francis Buchholz (bass), and Herman Rarebell (drums). The band's only constant member has been Schenker, although Meine has been the lead singer for all of Scorpions' studio albums, while Jabs has been a consistent member since 1979, and bassist Paweł Mąciwoda and drummer Mikkey Dee have been in the band since 2003 and 2016 respectively.
Links to Peel[]
Peel played a track from the group's Lovedrive album on his show in 1979, but was apparently so appalled by their set at that year's Reading festival that it contributed to his decision to stop compering the event.[1]
Shows Played[]
- 17 April 1979: Lovedrive (LP - Lovedrive) Harvest