Scorpions are a band who experimented with many styles of Rock music including 1970's Hard Rock and 1980's Hair / Glam Metal (Heavy Metal).
Known for their 80's rock anthem, "Rock You Like a Hurricane," as well as other popular songs such as, "No One Like You", "Send Me an Angel", "Still Loving You", and "Wind of Change," Scorpions were ranked #46 on VH1's "Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" television program. "Rock You Like a Hurricane" is also #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". However, after enjoying the tour they decided to continue. New songs were written and new albums were released. As well touring continued. The band sold over 100 million albums worldwide. Other sources even mention album sales in excess over 150 Million.
Origin
Hannover, Germany
Formed
1969
Members
Michael Schenker, Herman Rarebell, Francis Buchholz, Wolfgang Dziony, Lothar Heimberg, Matthias Jabs, Rudy Lenners, Klaus Meine, Ralph Rieckermann, Jurgen Rosenthal, Uli Jon Roth, Rudolf Schenker, Ulrich Roth
