Scorpions

It is the story of a bold plan that worked out. Founded in 1965 by guitarist Rudolf Schenker, the Scorpion’s aim was clear from the beginning: to become one of the greatest rock bands on earth. Consistently, they wrote all their lyrics in English – and set off to conquer the stages of the world. During the 70s and 80s the Scorpions achieved stardom in Japan, the UK and the U.S. with their energy-laden, riff-heavy, power chord-driven hard rock. In 1991 their power ballad ”Wind Of Change“ become a worldwide hit.

Today, more than 75 million sold recordings, 35 platinum and 98 gold albums leave no doubt: the plan from 1965 has been fulfilled. 2009 the Scorpions were awarded an ”Echo“ for their lifetime achievement. ”The Scorpions are one of the absolute top bands», Echo’s Executive Producer, Gerd Gebhardt, commented. «For forty years to this day they have been continously spot-on in meeting the taste of an audience made up of many different cultures. Anyone who has ever experienced the Scorpions in concert knows why: this band always gives you 100 percent. Pure adrenaline and concentrated energy – rock from Germany for the whole world!»