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Rudolf Schenker | |
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![]() Schenker performing with the Scorpions in 2014 | |
Background information | |
Born | Hildesheim, Germany | 31 August 1948
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Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument | Guitar |
Years active | 1963–present |
Labels | BMG |
Rudolf Schenker (born 31 August 1948) is a German guitarist, founder and leader of the hard rock band Scorpions. He is the rhythm/lead guitarist, primary songwriter and the sole constant member of the band. He is also the CEO/owner-manager of the Scorpions Musik-Produktions-und Verlagsgesellschaft mbH (Scorpions music production and publishing company) and owner/founder of the Scorpio-Sound-Studios in Lower Saxony. He is the older brother of Michael Schenker.
Schenker was awarded the City of Hanover Plaque[1] as well as the Cross of Merit First Class of the Lower Saxony Order of Merit in 2000.