Rudolf Schenker

Rudolf Schenker
Schenker performing with the Scorpions in 2014
Schenker performing with the Scorpions in 2014
Background information
Birth nameHeinrich Rudolf Schenker
Born (1948-08-31) 31 August 1948 (age 76)
Hildesheim, Germany
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1963–present
LabelsBMG

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 performing in 2007

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.

  1. ^ "Die Scorpions". Hannover.de. Archived from the original on 7 April 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2011.