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Francis Buchholz
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Francis Buchholz is a German bassist, known for his role in the hard rock band Scorpions.

Origin
Allemagne
Active since
1954

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Biography

Story

Francis Buchholz, born in 1954 in Germany, is an iconic bassist of the hard rock band Scorpions. Active since the 1970s, he has helped shape the band's sound through landmark albums such as 'Fly to the Rainbow' and 'Blackout'. His powerful and melodic style has been essential to the band's success, placing him among the significant figures in heavy metal.

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    Member of Scorpions since 1974.

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    Contributed to several landmark albums of the band.

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    Influential playing style in the heavy metal genre.

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Selection

Discography

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  • Fly to the Rainbow
    1974

    Fly to the Rainbow

  • In Trance
    1975

    In Trance

  • Virgin Killer
    1976

    Virgin Killer

  • Taken by Force
    1977

    Taken by Force

  • Tokyo Tapes (live)
    1978

    Tokyo Tapes (live)

  • Lovedrive
    1979

    Lovedrive

  • Animal Magnetism
    1980

    Animal Magnetism

  • Blackout
    1982

    Blackout

  • Love at First Sting
    1984

    Love at First Sting

  • World Wide Live (live)
    1985

    World Wide Live (live)

  • Savage Amusement
    1988

    Savage Amusement

  • Crazy World
    1990

    Crazy World

  • Dream and Deliver
    2008

    Dream and Deliver

  • Live in Europe
    2012

    Live in Europe

  • Bridge the Gap
    2013

    Bridge the Gap

  • Spirit on a Mission
    2015

    Spirit on a Mission

  • On a Mission – Live in Madrid
    2016

    On a Mission – Live in Madrid

  • Phantom 5
    2016

    Phantom 5

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FAQ

About the artist

Q01What is Francis Buchholz's age?+

Born in 1954.

Q02Where is Francis Buchholz from?+

Germany.

Q03What is Francis Buchholz's role?+

Bassist.

Q04What music genres does he play?+

Hard rock, heavy metal.

Q05What are his notable albums?+

Discography includes 'Fly to the Rainbow', 'Blackout', 'Love at First Sting'.

Q06Since when has he been active?+

Since 1974.