Rudolf Schenker

Rudolf Schenker
Background information
Born	August 31, 1948 (1948-08-31) (age 61) in Hildesheim, Germany
Genres	Hard rock, Heavy metal
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	1965 - present
Labels	BMG
Associated acts	Scorpions, Avantasia
Website	www.the-scorpions.com
Notable instruments
Gibson Flying V, Dean Signature V

Rudolf Schenker (born August 31, 1948) is a German guitarist 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 playing Gibson Flying Vs and, more recently, Dean Vs. 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.[1]

In most Scorpions songs, guitar solos are performed by lead guitarist Matthias Jabs, but there are exceptions, such as "Wind of Change", "Always Somewhere", "Still Loving You", "As Soon as the Good Times Roll", "Through My Eyes" and "Big City Nights".

His younger brother Michael Schenker was a member of Scorpions in the band's earliest inception, before joining the band U.F.O.

External links

• The Second Supper Interview with Rudolf Schenker
• Rudolf Schenker Audio Interview on Guitar Jam Daily