- Rudolf Schenker
Infobox musical artist
Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
Instrument =Guitar
Name = Rudolf Schenker
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Born = birth date and age|1948|8|31
inHannover ,Germany
Genre =Hard rock , Heavy metal
Associated_acts = Scorpions,Avantasia
Label =BMG
Notable_instruments =Gibson Flying V , Dean Signature V
Years_active = 1965 - present
URL = [http://www.the-scorpions.com/ www.the-scorpions.com]Rudolf Schenker (born
August 31 ,1948 ) is a Germanguitarist and founding member of heavy metal band Scorpions. being the rhythm/lead guitarist and one of the main song-writers of the band.After starting out with a
Fender Stratocaster , Schenker is primarily known for playingGibson Flying V s and, more recently,Dean V s. In the "Acoustica" DVD, he is seen playing an acoustic Flying V made especially for him by Dommenget. He now uses Dean acoustic V models.In an interview on the 'World Wide Live' video, he mentioned that his goal is not to become the best or fastest guitarist, but to be a very good composer. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkiG8Ed7Fmw]
In most Scorpions songs, guitar solos are performed by lead guitarist Matthias Jabs, but there are exceptions, such as "
Wind of Change ", "Still Loving You ", "As Soon As The Good Times Roll", "Through My Eyes" and "Big City Nights".His younger brother
Michael Schenker has also been a member of Scorpions in the band's earliest inception.External links
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The Second Supper [http://secondsupper.com/Music/Interviews/Article.aspx?ArticleID=419 Interview with Rudolf Schenker]
* [http://www.guitarjamdaily.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=714&Itemid=47 Rudolf Schenker Audio Interview on Guitar Jam Daily]
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