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Scorpions: Legendary Rock Icons Celebrate 110 Million Albums

1/27/2026

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The Scorpions, formed in 1965 by guitarist Rudolf Schenker, have sold over 110 million albums.
They gained recognition outside the United States as their arena rock sound emerged in the mid-1970s.
They avoided grunge in the 1990s and expanded their audience in Asia.
Their music features melodic songwriting and has defined rock through lyrics, including Wind of Change, Rock You Like A Hurricane, and Still Loving You.

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Story summary

The Scorpions, formed in 1965 by guitarist Rudolf Schenker, have sold over 110 million albums.
They gained recognition outside the United States as their arena rock sound emerged in the mid-1970s.
They avoided grunge in the 1990s and expanded their audience in Asia.
Their music features melodic songwriting and has defined rock through lyrics, including Wind of Change, Rock You Like A Hurricane, and Still Loving You.