Klaus Meine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Klaus Meine
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| Birth name | Klaus Willi Meine |
| Born | 25 May 1948 Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1965–present |
Klaus Meine (born May 25, 1948) is a German singer. He is famous as the main singer and songwriter for the hard rock band Scorpions.
Klaus and guitarist Rudolf Schenker are the only two members who have been on every Scorpions album. He joined the band in 1969, four years after it started. In 2006, a magazine called Hit Parader listed him as one of the top heavy metal singers ever.
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About Klaus Meine
Klaus Meine wrote most of the lyrics for Scorpions' songs. He also worked with former Scorpions drummer Herman Rarebell on some lyrics. One of their famous songs together is "Rock You Like a Hurricane".
Klaus wrote several songs by himself. These include "Wind of Change", "You and I", and "Who We Are". He also played guitar on two Scorpions songs: "Coast to Coast" and "Follow Your Heart".
Overcoming Challenges
After a world tour in 1981, Klaus Meine had a serious problem with his voice. He was recording the album Blackout when he almost completely lost his voice. Doctors even suggested he might need to find a new job.
However, the Scorpions band stayed together and supported him. After getting therapy and having two surgeries on his vocal cords, Klaus's voice got better. He was able to continue singing with the band.
Special Performances and Awards
In 1990, Klaus Meine and Scorpions performed at a special concert called The Wall – Live in Berlin. This show was a performance of Roger Waters' famous album "The Wall". Klaus was one of the main singers during this big event.
Klaus has received several honors for his work. In 2000, he was given a special plaque from the city of Hanover. He also received the Cross of Merit First Class from the Lower Saxony Order of Merit.
In 2008, when Klaus turned 60, he received a special guitar made just for him by Dommenget. He used this guitar during the Humanity World Tour and the Get Your Sting and Blackout World Tour.
Other Music Projects
Besides his work with Scorpions, Klaus Meine has collaborated with other musicians. He sang "Bridge to Heaven" with Uli Jon Roth. He also worked with Israeli singer Liel Kolet on songs like "Send Me an Angel" and "Jerusalem of Gold".
Klaus also sang "Bis wohin reicht mein Leben" for the Rilke Projekt. He performed "Wind of Change" with the famous tenor José Carreras. Another collaboration was the song "Dying for an Angel" from the album The Wicked Symphony by Avantasia.
See also
In Spanish: Klaus Meine para niños
