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Rudolf Schenker

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Rudolf Schenker was born on August 31, 1952. He is a German rock guitarist best known as a founding member of the band Scorpions. Schenker played a significant role in shaping the sound of the Scorpions, a band that gained international fame in the hard rock and heavy metal genres. He contributed to the band's success during the 1970s and beyond, including their work on the album Virgin Killer.

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