Rock And Roll Superstar Passed Away At 71
Buchholz abruptly exited Scorpions in 1992. He later explained that ongoing internal tensions, legal disputes, and his wish to spend more time with his family ultimately led to his decision to leave the band.
“I was fed up with the music,” he said per Bravewords in 2023. “I was fed up with being in the group with all this internal fighting and turmoil that was going on after spending so many years together.”
“So, at that time, I became a father of twin girls, and I already had a year and a half old child,” Buchholz added. “So, I decided that was what I was going to focus on. I removed myself from the world of rock and into the world of family life.”
After leaving Scorpions, Buchholz continued working in music behind the scenes, focusing on songwriting and production, He later collaborated with fellow former Scorpions drummer Herman Rarebell in the band Buchholz & Rarebell, revisiting classic hard rock influences while exploring new material.
