Francis Buchholz
Francis Buchholz | |
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.jpg) Buchholz performing in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 19 February 1954 Hanover, Lower Saxony, West Germany |
| Died | 22 January 2026 (aged 71) Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Bassist |
| Years active | 1969–2026 |
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Francis Buchholz (19 February 1954 – 22 January 2026) was a German heavy metal and rock musician. He was best known as the bass guitarist of German rock band Scorpions from 1973 until 1992. He was also a member of Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock.
Buchholz died on 22 January 2026 in Hanover, Germany from cancer at the age of 71.[1]
References
- ↑ "Former Scorpions / Michael Schenker bassist Francis Buchholz dead at 71". Louder Sound. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
Other websites
- Francis Buchholz, The Official Site
- Francis Buchholz discography at Discogs