Francis Buchholz
| Francis Buchholz | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 February 1954 in Hannover, Germany |
| Genres | Hard rock, Heavy metal |
| Instruments | Bass guitar |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Associated acts | Scorpions, Dawn Road, Dreamtide, Uli Jon Roth Sky Band |
Francis Buchholz (born 19 February 1954 in Hannover, Germany) is a German bassist best known as a member of the rock/hard rock band, the Scorpions.
Buchholz discovered rock music at the age of 11. His first public appearance as a bass player was at age 15 while in a high school. From then on he played in different rock, blues and jazz bands in his hometown of Hannover. While a mechanical engineering student at the University of Hanover and taking classes at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover, Buchholz joined Dawn Road, whose lineup included guitarist Uli Roth. Eventually the musicians from Dawn Road and the Scorpions would merge into a new incarnation of the Scorpions in 1973, with Buchholz on bass. Buchholz' first recording with the band would be 1974's Fly to the Rainbow. He would record and tour with the band for 18 years and 12 albums during the band's most commercially-successful period. Together they sold over 15 Million Albums in the USA alone and over 65 Million Albums Worldwide. For his success with the Scorpions, Buchholz was awarded with over 100 gold and platinum awards for record sales all over the world. He left the band after a disagreement over band management in 1992.[1] His last album with the band was Crazy World.
Buchholz reunited with Uli Roth for a tour of Europe and the United States in 2005 and 2006. He recorded bass tracks for Dreamtide's 2008 album "Dream And Deliver" and is now a permanent member of their lineup.[2]
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In 1978, Buchholz founded a PA and stage lighting rental company, Rocksound, in Germany.[1] The company began as a way to distribute special exponential loudspeaker cabinets Buchholz had developed, but also to provide employment for the Scorpions' roadies when not on tour.[1][3] The company thrived in the 1980s and '90's.
Buchholz still lives in Hannover with his wife Hella, a son and twin daughters.[3]
In 1996, Buchholz authored the book "Bass Magic," He currently works as a record producer and consultant.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Francis Buchholz Interview". Get Ready To Roll. 2008-09-05. http://www.getreadytoroll.com/interviews/francisbuchholz.htm.
- ^ "Band". Dreamtide Official. http://dream-and-deliver.com. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
- ^ a b c Gegers (February 2006). "Interview: Francis Buchholz". hardrock80.com. http://www.hardrock80.com/PAGEinterview/FRANCIS_BUCHHOLZ_02_2006_eng.htm.
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