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Scorpions Biography
The Scorpions are a heavy metal band from Hannover,
Germany formed in 1965 by guitarist Rudolf Schenker, who is the band's
only constant member (although Klaus Meine has been lead singer for all
their studio albums). They are known for their 1980s rock anthem "Rock
You Like a Hurricane" and many singles, such as "No One Like You", "Send
Me an Angel", "Still Loving You", and "Wind of Change". The band was
ranked No. 46 on VH1's Greatest Artists of Hard Rock program. "Rock You
Like a Hurricane" is also No. 18 on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Hard
Rock Songs. On January 24, 2010, after 45 years of performing, the band
announced that they would be retiring after touring in support of their
new album Sting in the Tail, although this decision was eventually
retracted. The band sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
Scorpions in Early Story
Rudolf Schenker, the band's rhythm guitarist launched the band in 1965.
At first, the band had beat influences and Schenker himself did the
vocals. Things began to come together in 1970 when Schenker's younger
brother Michael and vocalist Klaus Meine joined the band. In 1972 the
group recorded and released their debut album Lonesome Crow, with Lothar
Heimberg on bass and Wolfgang Dziony on drums. During the Lonesome Crow
tour, Scorpions opened for upcoming British band UFO. Near the end of
the tour, the members of UFO offered guitarist Michael Schenker the lead
guitar job, an offer which he soon accepted. Uli Roth, a friend of the
Schenker brothers, was then called in temporarily to finish off the
tour.
The departure of Michael Schenker led to the breakup of the band. In 1973,inspired by John Zelenski's book, "Walker's Vale," Uli Roth, who had helped Scorpions complete the Lonesome Crow tour, was offered the role as lead guitarist, but turned the band down, preferring instead to remain in the band Dawn Road. Rudolf Schenker eventually decided that he wanted to work with Roth, but did not want to resurrect the last Scorpions lineup.
He attended some of Dawn Road's rehearsals and ultimately decided to join the band, which consisted of Roth, Francis Buchholz (bass), Achim Kirschning (keyboards) and Jürgen Rosenthal (drums). Roth and Buchholz persuaded Rudolf Schenker to invite Klaus Meine to join on vocals, which he soon did. While there were more members of Dawn Road than Scorpions in the band, they decided to use the Scorpions name because it was well known in the German hard rock scene and an album had been released under that name.
The departure of Michael Schenker led to the breakup of the band. In 1973,inspired by John Zelenski's book, "Walker's Vale," Uli Roth, who had helped Scorpions complete the Lonesome Crow tour, was offered the role as lead guitarist, but turned the band down, preferring instead to remain in the band Dawn Road. Rudolf Schenker eventually decided that he wanted to work with Roth, but did not want to resurrect the last Scorpions lineup.
He attended some of Dawn Road's rehearsals and ultimately decided to join the band, which consisted of Roth, Francis Buchholz (bass), Achim Kirschning (keyboards) and Jürgen Rosenthal (drums). Roth and Buchholz persuaded Rudolf Schenker to invite Klaus Meine to join on vocals, which he soon did. While there were more members of Dawn Road than Scorpions in the band, they decided to use the Scorpions name because it was well known in the German hard rock scene and an album had been released under that name.
In 1974 the new line-up of Scorpions released Fly to the Rainbow. The
album proved to be more successful than Lonesome Crow and songs such as
"Speedy's Coming" and the title track established the band's sound.
Achim Kirschning decided to leave after the recordings. Soon after,
Jürgen Rosenthal had to leave as he was being drafted into the army. In
1976, he would join a German progressive rock band called Eloy recording
three albums. He was replaced by a Belgian drummer Rudy Lenners.
In 1975 the band released In Trance, which marked the beginning of Scorpions' long collaboration with German producer Dieter Dierks. The album was a huge step forward for Scorpions and established their heavy metal formula. It garnered a fan base at home and abroad with cuts such as "In Trance", "Dark Lady" and "Robot Man".
In 1976, Scorpions released Virgin Killer. The album's cover featured a nude prepubescent girl behind a broken pane of glass. The cover art was designed by Stefan Bohle who was the product manager for RCA Records, their label at the time. The cover brought the band considerable market exposure but was subsequently pulled or replaced in other countries. The album itself garnered demographic praise for its music from select critics and fan base.
In 1975 the band released In Trance, which marked the beginning of Scorpions' long collaboration with German producer Dieter Dierks. The album was a huge step forward for Scorpions and established their heavy metal formula. It garnered a fan base at home and abroad with cuts such as "In Trance", "Dark Lady" and "Robot Man".
In 1976, Scorpions released Virgin Killer. The album's cover featured a nude prepubescent girl behind a broken pane of glass. The cover art was designed by Stefan Bohle who was the product manager for RCA Records, their label at the time. The cover brought the band considerable market exposure but was subsequently pulled or replaced in other countries. The album itself garnered demographic praise for its music from select critics and fan base.
The following year, Rudy Lenners resigned for personal reasons and was replaced by Herman Rarebell.
For the follow-up Taken by Force, RCA Records made a determined effort to promote the album in stores and on the radio. The album's single, "Steamrock Fever", was added to some of RCA's radio promotional records. Roth was not happy with the commercial direction the band was taking. Although he performed on the band's Japan tour, he departed to form his own band, Electric Sun prior to the release of the resultant double live album Tokyo Tapes. Tokyo Tapes was released in the US and Europe six months after its Japanese release. By that time in mid 1978, after auditioning around 140 guitarists, Scorpions recruited guitarist Matthias Jabs. Read more about Scorpion click here
For the follow-up Taken by Force, RCA Records made a determined effort to promote the album in stores and on the radio. The album's single, "Steamrock Fever", was added to some of RCA's radio promotional records. Roth was not happy with the commercial direction the band was taking. Although he performed on the band's Japan tour, he departed to form his own band, Electric Sun prior to the release of the resultant double live album Tokyo Tapes. Tokyo Tapes was released in the US and Europe six months after its Japanese release. By that time in mid 1978, after auditioning around 140 guitarists, Scorpions recruited guitarist Matthias Jabs. Read more about Scorpion click here
Scorpions - Still loving you lyrics
Time, it needs time
To win back your love again
I will be there, I will be there
Love, only love
Can bring back your love someday
I will be there, I will be there
I'll fight, babe, I'll fight
To win back your love again
I will be there, I will be there
Love, only love
Can break down the wall someday
I will be there, I will be there
If we'd go again
All the way from the start
I would try to change
The things that killed our love
Your pride has built a wall, so strong
That I can't get through
Is there really no chance
To start once again
I'm loving you
Try, baby try
To trust in my love again
I will be there, I will be there
Love, our love
Just shouldn't be thrown away
I will be there, I will be there
If we'd go again
All the way from the start
I would try to change
The things that killed our love
Your pride has built a wall, so strong
That I can't get through
Is there really no chance
To start once again
If we'd go again
All the way from the start
I would try to change
The things that killed our love
Yes, I've hurt your pride, and I know
What you've been through
You should give me a chance
This can't be the end
I'm still loving you
I'm still loving you, I need your love
I'm still loving you
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