Scorpions

The Scorpions are the most internationally successful rock band of German origin in music history. They have sold more than 120 million records and performed on every continent, including at the inaugural Rock in Rio festival, which drew 1.3 million spectators. They were the first and only German band to sell out New York’s Madison Square Garden three times in a row.

Founded by Rudolf Schenker in 1965, the band has recorded more than two dozen studio and live albums, earning, among other accolades, 10 platinum certifications in the United States, 13 gold certifications in France, and nine gold and four platinum certifications in Germany. Over a career now spanning more than 60 years, the Scorpions have received a total of 58 platinum and 67 gold records worldwide.