By Monk
Francis Buchholz, former bassist with German metal veterans Scorpions, has died at the age of 71, following a battle with cancer.
Buchholz joined Scorpions in 1974, alongside guitarist Uli Jon Roth, remaining with the band until 1992. He recorded ten studio and two live albums with the band.
He went on to join former Scorpions guitarist Michael Schenker in his Temple Of Rock project.