Klaus Meine: Fortune of the Scorpions singer

How much money does Klaus Meine have?

Klaus Meine is mainly a singer of the German hard rock formation Scorpions known. With the rock ballad Wind of Change he was able to land at number one in eleven European charts, text and melody are by Klaus Meine. Before he could enjoy the comforts of rock star life, however, he trained as a decorator in a very down-to-earth manner. He was also employed as a delivery driver. Besides, he was always involved in band projects, so he sang in the Hanoverian bands Mushrooms and Copernicus. Klaus Meine has been with them since 1969 Scorpions active. Most of the lyrics of the Scorpions come from his pen, but he is also active as a songwriter for other artists. In 2006 he was named number 22 of the top heavy metal singers of all time. The cherished Klaus Meine’s assets are 65 million euros.

Scorpions – Rock’n’Roll, jeans and leather jackets

Rudolf Schenker founded the band in 1965 Scorpions. Until 1969, however, the band didn’t really get anywhere – then Klaus Meine and Rudolf Schenker’s brother Michael joined Scorpions at. Already the first album Lonesome Crow received international attention. To do this, however, they first had to consistently perform countless live performances wherever there was a power outlet. The first money is used to buy a band bus, as well as paying off the debts with the record company.

The hard work paid off: in 1973 the first European tour took place with the band Sweet instead of. The album was created in 1975 In trancethat hit Japan especially. Great Britain was also really in Scorpions-Fever. It followed Tours all over the world in sold out halls, more albums were made and various band members came and went. Klaus Meine and Rudolf Schenker are unwavering to this day.

Great success and great drama

In the 80s they made it Scorpions already on her second USA tour to play as a headliner. However, the non-stop work paid its tribute: Klaus Meine lost his voice on the world tour in 1981 due to the overload. Two followed Vocal cord surgeries and many therapiesuntil he was able to start a brilliant comeback in 1982. The fans stayed loyal to Klaus Meine and his band, in 1984 they played three sold-out concerts in a row in Madison Square Garden in front of 60,000 people each.

Klaus Meine conquers Russia

1988 does Klaus Meine with the Scorpions on the way to conquer Russia. Sold out concerts in front of 350,000 people also impressed the Russian authorities, and the band was allowed to perform at the Moscow Peace Music Festival. The impressions of this concert inspired Klaus Meine to the most successful Scorpions hit of all time: Wind of Change. The song should have sold around 15 million times by now. In 1991 Michael Gorbachev invited the band to the Kremlin, another high point in their career.

Farewell and comeback

Countless international appearances followed, such as in Beirut in 1996 when the civil war in Lebanon came to an end. In Russia, too, they were always welcome. Their farewell tour took place from 2010 to 2012, but the album was also released during this time comeback. In 2016 the band celebrated their 50th anniversary. Despite international success, the band has always remained true to their homeland. Klaus Meine lives in Berlin and has been married to his wife Gabi since 1977. The two have a son, Christian, who also works in the music business.

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