Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Scorpions biography



The Scorpions biography

The Scorpions are a heavy metal rock band from Germany. They are best known for a single from the 1980s called "Rock You Like A Hurricane". This band has sold over 75 million albums worldwide.

Rudolf launched the band in 1965, but things really began to come together in 1969 when Rudolf's younger brother Michael, and vocalist Klaus Meine joined in. Their debut album Lonesome Crow was a success, and the band was able to open for the British Band UFO. When Michael Schenker left the band broke up. He eventually decided he wanted to work with Uli Roth and resurrected the Scorpions.

In 1974 the new lineup of Scorpions released Fly to the Rainbow and was way more of a success than Lonesome Crow. This is where the band really began to have an established sound.

In 1975 the Scorpion released "Virgin Killer" who's album cover featured a nude prepubescent girl covered with broken glass. The cover art was designed by Stefan Bohle who was a product manager for RCA Records. This cover brought the band lots of criticism and the album was pulled and replaced in several countries. Despite the controversy music critics and fans loved the music.

more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpions_(band)
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42 comments:

  1. D22 ZoneMay 11, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Awesome post! keep up the good work!

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  2. koboseiMay 11, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Interesting gonna look more into this band!

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  3. YoutuberMay 11, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Every german can whistler that song. :)

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  4. rawrMay 11, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    woah im a huge music guy, crazy how this just slipped under my nose, hoping to see more music

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  5. botjiMay 11, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    One of my all time favorites, so touching but relaxing at the same time, brilliant song.

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  6. fit4lifeMay 11, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    my german teachers loves the scorpions

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  7. sp3nnyMay 11, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    the scorpions are great, thanks

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  8. Ox MannMay 11, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Another awesome band. Listen to the acoustic version of 'Winds of Change' all the time

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  9. ObzenityMay 11, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Cool band, not my favorite from Germany but still.

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  10. BigOryxMay 11, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    great band!!!

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  11. GeorgeMay 11, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Mm, lovely place to find info for some bands. Also followed you for more interesting stuff.

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  12. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Awesome blog here man, keep up the good work.

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  13. AiShikaMay 11, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I dont like Scorpons, and never did, but this song has something, that makes me want to listen to it over and over.

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  14. kxxthanxxMay 11, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    nice one!

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  15. lets go get lostMay 11, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Not my favorite band in the world - still good read.

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  16. bestblogger6May 11, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I'm gonna check this out on youtube!

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  17. Daily PuckMay 11, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Sounds interesting, never heard of the Scorpions. Nice post!

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  18. KenanMay 11, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Very cool post, nice video, good blog.

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  19. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    This is my dad's favorite band

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  20. JimmyMay 11, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    very interesting, gonna check them out later :)

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  21. Nom de PlumeMay 11, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Awesome band!

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  22. CystMay 11, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Wow, haven't heard this song for aaaages. Thanks for reminding me. I paused Dandy Warhols for this :P

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  23. MikeMay 11, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    This used to be my lifting music back in high school.

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  24. BerndMay 11, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Great Band. greetings from germany

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  25. KropahMay 11, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    <3 Awesome

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  26. DejchMay 11, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    this was my favorite song when i was 12 or something

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  27. rubberbandMay 11, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    definitely a great band!

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  28. wastrelMay 11, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    ooyah love heavy metal

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  29. VenomForMassesMay 11, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    relaxing..love it

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  30. Dave BenzeneMay 11, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Ive liked the scorpions for years, great post

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  31. Trick2DoubleMay 11, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Gonna have to look more into this band! Great post!

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  32. MMay 11, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I love all the controversy behind the Virgin Killer album... the Rollercoaster of Love conspiracy is amazing :P

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  33. BluRayBoyMay 11, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Never heard of them. They sound good though.

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  34. 123May 11, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    haven't heard them in ages

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  35. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    I know a lot of people who are big into them. Not so much here.

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  36. -E-May 11, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    you can't publish pictures of nude underaged girls. what fools!

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  37. JonnyMay 11, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Metallica was heavily influenced from these guys.

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  38. PaulBlarkMay 11, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    This guys are great

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  39. GastonMay 12, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    I love this song...hadn't heard it in quite a while..

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  40. TheelMay 12, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Scorpions are amazing, I wish they haven't decided to stop playing live.

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  41. Tech UnlockedMay 13, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I love the scorpions. Thanks!

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  42. Ruminate in StrengthMay 16, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Scorpions are the best!

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