Rudolf Schenker
Rudolf Schenker | |
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Schenker performing in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Heinrich Rudolf Schenker 31 August 1948 |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, Vocals |
| Years active | 1963–present |
| Label | BMG |
Rudolf Schenker (born 31 August 1948) is a German guitarist and songwriter, best known as the founder and leader of the hard rock band Scorpions. He is the rhythm and 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.
He was influenced by Bruce Welch, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Reed, Bo Diddley and Little Walter. Schenker was awarded the City of Hanover Plaque as well as the Cross of Merit First Class of the Lower Saxony Order of Merit in 2000.