Francis Buchholz was 71 years old. As reported by his family members on social media on January 22, he had been battling an oncological disease for a long time, which became the cause of death.
Francis Buchholz
Francis Buchholz was born on February 19, 1954, in Hanover and was one of the key members of Scorpions during the band's peak — from 1973 to 1992. During this time, he participated in the recording of ten studio albums, including iconic ones such as Lovedrive, Blackout, Love at First Sting, and Crazy World. It was then that the hits that brought the band worldwide fame emerged.
The exact reasons for Francis Buchholz's departure from the band after the release of Crazy World remain unknown. Possible versions include both a desire to dedicate more time to his family and financial disagreements.
Despite his farewell to Scorpions, Buchholz did not abandon music: he occasionally performed on stage, collaborated with former colleagues, and participated in concert tours and recordings of other projects, including the Temple of Rock collective.
The band Scorpions, founded in 1965, became one of the most successful in the history of rock music, selling over 100 million albums and performing thousands of concerts worldwide. Their song Wind of Change gained particular fame in Eastern Europe, becoming a symbol of an era of change.
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