Francis Buchholz

Francis Buchholz (19 February 1954 – 22 January 2026) was a German heavy metal and rock musician. He was best known as the bass guitarist of German rock band Scorpions from 1973 until 1992. He was also a member of Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock.

Buchholz died on 22 January 2026 in Hanover, Germany from cancer at the age of 71.

References

Other websites
 Francis Buchholz, The Official Site



Category:1954 births
Category:2026 deaths
Category:German rock musicians
Category:Heavy metal guitarists
Category:German guitarists
Category:People from Hanover
Category:Cancer deaths in Germany