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Francis Buchholz was an entrepreneur, record producer and composer, born on February 19, 1954 in Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany. Francis Buchholz died on January 22, 2026 at the age of 71. Education on record includes Leibniz University Hannover.
My Take
Francis Buchholz embodies the unsung backbone of a great rock band. As Scorpions' bassist from 1973 to 1992, he laid the low-end foundation under anthems like "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and "Wind of Change," and that groove is easy to take for granted until you imagine those songs without it. I respect that he was an educated, deliberate musician who kept playing after Scorpions, joining Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock rather than coasting on legacy. His passing in 2026 closes a long chapter. The bassist rarely gets the spotlight, but the architecture of a band's sound lives down there, and his work earns my lasting respect.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Francis Buchholz
- Name (Japanese)
- フランシス・ブーフホルツ
- Reading
- ふらんしす・ぶーふほるつ
- Born
- February 19, 1954 – January 22, 2026
- Origin
- Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
- Occupation
- entrepreneur / record producer / composer / bass guitarist / rock musician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Horse
2. Background
- University
- Leibniz University Hannover
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.francisbuchholz.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis%20Buchholz
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q62644
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Francis Buchholz born?
Francis Buchholz was born on February 19, 1954.
When did Francis Buchholz die?
Francis Buchholz died on January 22, 2026, aged 71.
Where was Francis Buchholz from?
Francis Buchholz was from Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany.
What did Francis Buchholz do?
Francis Buchholz worked as entrepreneur, record producer, composer, bass guitarist, rock musician.
Where did Francis Buchholz study?
Francis Buchholz attended Leibniz University Hannover.
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