The rockers the Scorpions going into retirement

After being together for 40 years and selling 75 million albums worldwide, German hard rockers the Scorpions have split and decided to end their career while they are ‘on a high note.’ The rockers will get to say their goodbyes to their fans as they are embarking on a two-year farewell tour before hanging up their leather jackets. A statement on the band’s website reads, “It was always our pleasure, our purpose in life, our passion and we were fortunate enough to make music for you – whether it was live on stage or in the studio, creating new songs.”

I have seen this band three times during my late teens and early 20s. This was one of the best high energy bands back in the 80s and early 90s. World Wide Live still is one of the best live albums I ever owned. When I lived in Anchorage, AK I was able to meet most of the band and even have a great conversation with singer Klaus Meine. Klus was a little hard to understand but just a down to earth guy to party with back in the day.

I hope I get a change to see them one final time and enjoy all the old favorites. Now I’m feeling old!