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Francis Buchholz
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Buchholz performing in 2012
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| Born | 19 February 1954 Hanover, West Germany (now Germany) |
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| Occupation(s) | Bassist |
| Years active | 1969–present |
Francis Buchholz (born 19 February 1954) is a German musician. He is best known as the bass guitarist for the famous German rock band Scorpions. He played with them from 1973 until 1992. After leaving Scorpions, he joined Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock.
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Francis Buchholz's Early Life and Music Journey
Francis Buchholz was born in Hanover, which was then in West Germany. He discovered rock music when he was 11 years old. At 15, he played bass guitar in public for the first time with his high school band. After that, he played in many rock, blues, and jazz bands in his hometown.
While studying engineering at the University of Hannover, Francis also took music classes. He joined a band called Dawn Road. This band included guitarist Uli Roth.
Joining the Scorpions
In 1973, the musicians from Dawn Road and the Scorpions joined together. This created a new version of the Scorpions, with Francis Buchholz as the bass player. His first album with the Scorpions was Fly to the Rainbow in 1974.
Francis stayed with the Scorpions for 18 years. During this time, they recorded 12 albums. This was the band's most successful period. They sold over 15 million records in the USA alone. Worldwide, they sold more than 100 million records! Francis received over 50 gold and platinum awards for these sales.
He left the band in 1992 because of disagreements about how the band was managed. His last album with the Scorpions was Crazy World. He helped write one song on that album called "Kicks After Six."
Music After Scorpions
After leaving the Scorpions, Francis continued to make music.
- In 2005 and 2006, he reunited with Uli Roth for a tour in Europe and the United States.
- In 2008, Francis worked with the band Dreamtide. He played bass and helped produce their album "Dream And Deliver."
Playing with Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock
In 2012, Francis Buchholz toured with former Scorpions guitarist Michael Schenker. This tour was called "Temple of Rock - Lovedrive Reunion Tour." He played alongside another former Scorpions member, drummer Herman Rarebell. They also had singer Doogie White and guitarist Wayne Findley.
They toured Europe and the Far East. A live DVD and CD called "Temple of Rock - Live in Europe" was released in late 2012.
Francis also played bass on Temple of Rock's album "Bridge the Gap," released in 2013. They toured Europe, Mexico, and South America. In 2014, they toured Japan and Europe. Their next album, "Spirit On A Mission," came out in 2015. The band toured the USA, Japan, and Europe. They continued playing shows in the UK and Scandinavia in early 2016.
Francis Buchholz's Personal Life
Francis Buchholz lives in Hanover with his wife, Hella. They have a son and twin daughters. In 1996, Francis wrote a book called Bass Magic. He has also worked as a record producer and a music consultant.
Records and Albums
Albums with Scorpions
- 1974: Fly to the Rainbow
- 1975: In Trance
- 1976: Virgin Killer
- 1977: Taken by Force
- 1978: Tokyo Tapes (live album)
- 1979: Lovedrive
- 1980: Animal Magnetism
- 1982: Blackout
- 1984: Love at First Sting
- 1985: World Wide Live (live album)
- 1988: Savage Amusement
- 1990: Crazy World
Albums with Dreamtide
- 2008: Dream and Deliver
Albums with Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock
- 2012: Live in Europe (DVD, Blu-Ray, and Double-CD)
- 2013: Bridge the Gap
- 2015: Spirit on a Mission
- 2016: On a Mission - Live in Madrid (DVD, Blu-Ray, and Double-CD)
Albums with Phantom 5
- 2016: Phantom 5 (CD)
- 2017: Play II Win (CD, vinyl)
See also
In Spanish: Francis Buchholz para niños
