Rudolf Schenker

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Rudolf Schenker
Schenker performing with the Scorpions in 2014
Background information
Birth name	Heinrich Rudolf Schenker
Born	(1948-08-31) 31 August 1948 (age 76) Hildesheim, Germany
Genres	Hard rock heavy metal glam metal
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Instrument	Guitar
Years active	1963–present
Labels	BMG

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 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.