Former Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz has died. He was 71 years old and passed away following a long battle with cancer. Francis was the bassist for the band from 1973 to 1992, and went on to play with Dawn Road, Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock, and Phantom V. The band broke the news across their socials, which you can read below. RIP
Michael Schenker. Photo by Laurence Harvey
Michael Schenker will be releasing his new studio album titled Spirit On A Mission in the UK via in-akustik on March 23, 2015. The collection of brand new material includes Schenker’s Temple of Rock band – former Scorpions members, drummer Herman Rarebell and bassist Francis Buchholz, ex-Rainbow vocalist Doogie White and keyboardist Wayne Findlay.
Spirit On A Mission track listing:
01. Live And Let Live
02. Communion*
03. Vigilante Man
04. Rock City
05. Saviour Machine*
06. Something Of The Night
07. All Our Yesterdays
08. Bulletproof*
09. Let The Devil Scream*
10. Good Times
11. Restless Heart
12. Wicked*
13. Searching For Freedom (instrumental) (bonus track on deluxe edition + vinyl edition)
