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Rise to fame (1974–1978) In 1974, the new line-up released Fly to the Rainbow. The album proved to be more successful than Lonesome Crow and songs such as "Speedy's Coming" and the title track established the band's sound. Achim Kirschning decided to leave after the recordings.
Achim Kirchhoff played bass for Scorpions from 1965 until 1968. Although he did not appear on any studio albums with the band, he was an early member whose contributions helped shape the band’s initial trajectory.
- Brian Kachejian
In addition to them, the band also included lead/rhythm guitarist Karl-Heinz Vollmer and bassist Achim Kirchhoff. By 1967, Schenker, realizing that he could not sing and play the guitar at the same time, invited the 15-year-old Werner Hoyer to take the place of the vocalist.
NameYears ActiveInstrumentsRelease ContributionsWolfgang Dziony1965–1972 1972drums backing vocals lead vocals ...Lonesome Crow (1972)Achim Kirchhoff1965–1968 (died 1977)bassnoneKarl-Heinz Vollmer1965–1967lead and rhythm guitarnoneWerner Hoyer1967lead vocalsnoneVirgin Killer is the fourth studio album by the German heavy metal band Scorpions. It was released in 1976 and was the first album of the band to attract attention outside Europe. The title is described as being a reference to time as the killer of innocence.
Real/full name: Achim Kirschning. Age: 72 (born Jan 5th, 1952) Place of birth: Germany. Gender: Male. Trivia. Kirschning is currently the headmaster of the school he used to rehearse at whilst in Dawn Road. During that time, his father was the headmaster of the facility. Grew up across the street from Rudolf Schenker . Past Bands. Guest/Session.
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Fly to the Rainbow. Scorpions. Released November 1, 1974. Fly to the Rainbow Tracklist. 1. Speedy's Coming Lyrics. 2. They Need a Million Lyrics. 3. Drifting Sun Lyrics. 4. Fly People Fly...
