ITP V.026 ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: R.i.P. FRANCIS BUCHHOLZ (FORMER BASSIST SCORPIONS)

 

 

 

 German hard rock, metal warriors  SCORPIONS have announced the passing of former bassist  FRANCIS BUCHHOLZ at 75. No cause of death has been given. 

 

 SCORPIONS unleashed "ROCK BELIEVER",  2/25/2022 via SONY MUSIC GERMANY.

 

 

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 FROM  SCORPIONS: 

 

Dear Fans,

we have just received the very sad news that our longtime friend and bass player, Francis Buchholz, has passed away. His legacy with the band will live on forever, and we will always remember the many good times we have shared together.

Our hearts go out to Hella, his family, and friends.

R.I.P. Francis.

Klaus, Rudolf, Matthias

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Foto : © Dieter Roosen / DPA / Picture Alliance

 

FROM FAR OUT MAGAZINE: 

 Francis Buchholz, the bassist with rock titans Scorpions, has died aged 71.

 FROM OPETH: 

 

”Francis Buchholz has passed away and it is very saddening news indeed. He was the bass player with the ”most” (I suppose) classic line-up of the Scorpions, consisting of Klaus, Rudolf, Jabs, Rarebell and Francis. In the 80’s they were probably my favorite band in the world. I love all eras of the Scorps but got into them through the ”Blackout” album in the early 80’s, so Francis became an idol of mine, just like the other guys in the band. I didn’t know him, and I never met him. Many bass players I’ve met are the most modest person in the band, including my own band. They lay down the foundations together with the drummer and stay in the background. In many ways I believe that’s how they want it. Francis seemed to be just like that. He didn’t take up as much space as the rest of the boys from Hanover, but had an unquestionable presence up there. I was transfixed with their performance at the now classic ”Dortmund 83” festival that was aired on national television here in Sweden that year. I couldn’t believe I could actually see those guys ”moving”. Feels like these are ancient memories from a different planet now.

Anyways, I digress….

I want to extend our warmest condolences to the Buchholz family and friends, and of course to the fans of Francis. We’re having a record evening (shocker!) at home this evening, and chances are (about 100%) that there’ll be some Scorpions records on the turntable. Francis Buchholz, rest in peace! Love from Opeth

 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-