Mikkey Dee Joins Scorpions

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Former Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee, who was with that band since 1992 until their dissolution after the death of Lemmy Kilmister, is now a full fledged member of Scorpions. James Kottak has left Scorpions on a positive note.

A message from Scorpions states: “We would like to thank James for so many years of lasting participation in the band and personal friendship. We understand and respect his need for time as he makes his way through the final stages of his healing process.

"After our incredibly successful shows in the US, Europe and Asia, we are sure to have found a fantastic drummer with Mikkey Dee. He brings a fresh energy to the band and we look forward to the exciting time together that lies ahead.”

Says Mikkey Dee: “I guess most of you have heard the news. I am now a permanent member of Scorpions.

“I feel truly honoured and fortunate to be able to carry on playing drums on this level. I grew up listening to Scorpions and have always loved the band. We have been friends for a long time so traveling and performing this year with Klaus, Rudolf, Matthias and Pawel has been loads of fun and the crew is very professional. The Scorpions fans has been most welcoming and its been great to meet all the crazy wonderful Motörhead bangers along the way.

“I had some close to 25 amazing years with my friends and brothers Lemmy and Phil (Campbell) in Motörhead and that will always be the back bone in my future drumming. Lemmy always had great respect for Scorpions for being a real rock band and I am sure he is proud up there that I moved on and for playing with this class act.

“Here’s to many more years of Rock n roll. Cheers!”

Source: Brave Words

Subject: Re: Mikkey Dee Joins Scorpions Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:29 am

Very cool.

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I think he will add some fire to them. It might also get them to play some songs that they haven't played in years, because he could easily handle it.

Subject: Re: Mikkey Dee Joins Scorpions Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:47 am

That would be great. Time and time again it reminds me just how great they really are. I would go see them for sure.

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The last time I saw Scorpions was last year and it's amazing that Klaus' voice is still holding it together when most singers his age fall apart. He can still hit the notes with such ease and no reservations.

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