Scorpions, Rudolf Schenker
Rudolf Schenker founded German hard rockers, the Scorpions, in 1965. Now, nearly 50 years since their formation, the Scorpions are back with an exciting new project, the CD/DVD/Blu-Ray Live in Athens, MTV Unplugged. Recorded atop a mountain in Greece, the Scorpions, along with help from a virtual acoustic guitar army, string section, percussionist and guest vocalists, perform songs from every era of the Scorpions long and celebrated career.

The event is breathtaking and beautiful, and Scorpions founder Rudolf Schenker sat down with Goldmine Magazine to talk about how the show came to be, why the band never did MTV Unplugged during their 1980’s heyday, and how he wanted other musicians to arrange the songs for the special event since he was ‘too close’ to them, as their creator.

During the interview, Rudolf admits the band is still on the ‘Farewell Tour’, and they are indeed beginning their descent into retirement. However, he also tells of a documentary and a new album that are in the works, assuring the Scorpions will continue to sting us with new releases, at least for a few more years to come.

This interview was conducted by Jeb Wright from Goldmine magazine

Full interview – http://www.classicrockrevisited.com/show_interview.php?id=1053