"It is with overwhelming sadness and heavy hearts we share the news that our beloved Francis passed away yesterday after a private battle with cancer. He departed this world peacefully, surrounded by love. ... To his fans around the world - we want to thank you for your unwavering loyalty, your love, and the belief you placed in him throughout his incredible journey. You gave him the world, and he gave you his music in return."
"We still had the Iron Curtain in Europe when I was a boy. Living in Germany at this time there was always this great threat of a third World War between Russia and America. I was always afraid of the Russians coming over the border in Eastern Germany. ... Then, playing in Moscow at the Peace Festival back in the '90s, we were invited to the Kremlin by Mr. [Mikahil] Gorbachev, Russia's President at that time, and that was one of those great moments."
Francis Buchholz, the former bassist for Scorpions, has died at age 71 after a private battle with cancer. His family said he departed peacefully, surrounded by love, and thanked fans for their unwavering loyalty. Scorpions described him as a longtime friend whose legacy with the band will live on. Born in Hanover in 1954, Buchholz played in Dawn Road before joining Scorpions on 1974's Fly to the Rainbow and helped cement the band's classic lineup. He performed on Lovedrive, Blackout, Love at First Sting, Tokyo Tapes and World Wide Live, and recalled performing in Moscow and meeting Mikhail Gorbachev.
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