James Kottak
American drummer (1962–2024)
James Kottak (December 26, 1962 – January 9, 2024) was an American drummer. He was best known for his work with the German hard rock band Scorpions, which he joined in 1996. At the time of his firing from the band in 2016, he was their longest-serving drummer.
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 26, 1962 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | January 9, 2024 (aged 61) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer |
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Kottak was also an original member of Kingdom Come. He had his own band Kottak, formerly known as KrunK. Other bands Kottak played for were Montrose, Warrant, Wild Horses, the McAuley Schenker Group, and Buster Brown.
On January 9, 2024, Kottak was found dead in his bathroom at his home in Louisville, Kentucky of cardiac arrest at the age of 61.[1][2][3]
References
change- ↑ "James Kottak, former Scorpions drummer, dies at 61". WECB. January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ↑ "Ex-Scorpions Drummer James Kottak Dead At 61". TMZ. January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ↑ "RIP … Kingdom Come drummer James Kottak Dead at 61". Metal Sludge. January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
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