Scorpions

At this point, they had two main problems: Finding major success outside Germany and hanging onto a guitarist.

The Scorpions' 50th anniversary tour will bring them to North America in September.

The Scorpions will celebrate their 50th anniversary pretty much the same way they've spent all the other ones: on the road.

Organizers say the Scorpions' outlandish rider requests have threatened the profitability of two European music festivals.

James Kottak has sought help for his drinking problem that recently resulted in a month in a prison in Dubai.

James Kottak been in prison ever since an airport outburst before a Scorpions performance last month.

James Kottak allegedly shouted drunken and derogatory remarks at other airline passengers upon arriving for a concert. He has been convicted of insulting Islam.

Hurricanes don't need amps, and neither do the Scorpions. The venerable German rock band is unplugging for its next release, a CD/DVD package of its recent 'MTV Unplugged' appearance.