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Scorpions

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Musicians

The Resume

    (1969- )
    Formed in Germany
    Klaus Meine (vocalist)
    Rudolf Schenker (rhythm guitarist)
    Michael Schenker (lead guitarist)
    Lothar Heimberg (bassist)
    Wolfgang Dziony (drummer)
    Additions and replacements include:
    Uli Jon Roth (guitarist)
    Francis Buchholz (bassist)
    Herman Rarebell (drummer)
    Matthias Jabs (lead guitarist)
    Recorded over ten albums
    Best known for the hits 'Rock You Like a Hurricane and 'Wind of Change'

Why they might be annoying:

    Their biggest hit, 'Rock You Like a Hurricane,' was released almost fifteen years after the band had formed.
    They never caught on in the United States.
    1976's 'Virgin Killer' was banned in the U.S. due to its graphic cover art.
    As musical tastes began to change in the early '90s, their pop-metal/hard rock sound was suddenly outmoded by 'grunge.'
    Their album 'Moment Of Glory,' performed with the Berlin Philharmonic, was met with mixed reviews.
    Scorpions (the animals) are not generally associated with Germany.

Why they might not be annoying:

    The Scorpions became the first Western band ever to meet with a Russian leader at the Kremlin (December 14, 1991).
    They staged the largest peaceful rally in Germany's history.
    They are one of the most influential bands to come out of Germany.
    They have achieved much success in continental Europe.
    They have been called 'one of the most underrated hair bands of all time.'
    They have a cult following.
    They have sold over 22 million albums.

Credit: Jet


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 23 Votes: 26.09% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 13 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 20 Votes: 5.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 35 Votes: 45.71% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 36 Votes: 36.11% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 52 Votes: 63.46% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 94 Votes: 46.81% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 141 Votes: 58.16% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 222 Votes: 58.56% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 367 Votes: 50.41% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 689 Votes: 68.94% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 873 Votes: 68.27% Annoying