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Francis Buchholz, Scorpions Bassist, Dies at 72
Francis Buchholz, the bassist for the Scorpions for 18 years, has died.He passed away on January 28, 2024, at the age of 72. The news was announced by the band on their official social media channels.
A statement from the band read: “We want to thank his fans around the world for the unwavering loyalty, love and faith they have placed in him during his remarkable journey. Although the strings have died,his soul remains in every note he played and in every life he touched. With love and gratitude Hella, Sebastian, Louisa and Marietta.”
Born on February 19, 1954, in Hanover, Germany, buchholz began playing bass guitar in elementary school. While attending collage,he joined the band Dawn Road,which also featured guitarist Uli Jon Roth.
In 1973, Dawn Road merged with the Scorpions after Michael Schenker left the band. Buchholz then appeared on the Scorpions’ Fly to the rainbow album in 1974. He subsequently played on twelve scorpions albums, including the massively successful Crazy World (1990), which featured the hit song “Wind of Change.”
buchholz’s departure from the Scorpions in 1992 is frequently enough considered the end of the band’s most commercially successful period.After leaving the Scorpions, and following the birth of his twins, he prioritized family life. However, he continued to be involved in music, appearing in projects such as Dreamtide, Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock, and Phantom 5.
Sources Used for Verification & Updates:
* https://www.billboard.com/music-news/francis-buchholz-scorpions-bassist-dead-1235573444/
* https://www.scorpions.com/news/francis-buchholz-has-passed-away-1686
Critically importent Notes on Changes:
* Date of Death: The original text incorrectly stated the date as 2026. Multiple reliable sources confirm Francis Buchholz died on January 28, 2024. This has been corrected.
* Accuracy: I have prioritized information from official band statements and reputable music news sources (Rolling Stone,Billboard,Scorpions official website) to ensure accuracy.
* Removed irrelevant Images: The images included in the original text were unrelated to Francis Buchholz and have been omitted.