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12 Nov 2011

Scorpions Tribute

Posted By : WOLFPACK | Comments : 47

Thoughts?

I thought I would put this out there to get some reaction a i recently suggested starting up a Scorpions Tribute band as i only know of one who are a 4 piece called Lovedrive and I really felt I could do better,.no disrespect to anyone if you know them but you need a singer out front and not a singer/guitarist to pull off a decent Scorps tribute!

Ok I am babbling now but I was surprised when the first few people i told said "Scorpions aren't popular enough it wouldn't pull punters??????"

Thoughts please guys? Also would anyone be intersted as so far there's just a singer ME!!! Lol

Nige

Comments

# Posted by WOLFPACK - 12/11/2011, 11:47 (GMT)

Nationwide gigs wouldnt be a problem either BTW as i have made some amazing contacts during my time in Marseille

# Posted by Tony- Vocalist - 12/11/2011, 12:06 (GMT)

I would love to see the guitarist who would play live "catch your train " note for note . I would come to see that band!

# Posted by Jez (Route 69) - 12/11/2011, 12:09 (GMT)

i'd come and watch - loved the Scorps (after Uli Jon Roth, I never quite "got it") Lovedrive, Blackout era - superb

# Posted by WOLFPACK - 12/11/2011, 12:11 (GMT)

oh yes Jez well worth mentioning POST ULI JON ROTH ERA ONLY!!!!! I hate early Scorps

# Posted by Jez (Route 69) - 12/11/2011, 12:14 (GMT)

got worldwide live up on you tube now!!! that's me for the next hour!! lol

# Posted by LA80 [mark] :o) - 12/11/2011, 12:17 (GMT)

Can you zee zose microphones in ze air? can you zee zem? you would have to do the klaus meine comedy german accent though....

# Posted by JOHNNY MEERKAT - 12/11/2011, 12:19 (GMT)

I saw Lovedrive recently and was of the same opinion about a guitarist doing the Klaus Meine vocal BUT how wrong was I ?

This guy is as good on the vocals as Meine AND plays the axe just like Jabs, Roth & Schenker.... I'd say he's spent too much time in his bedroom as a kid he's that good! :o).....but it shows in the performance.

Yes I do believe there's a market for a Scorps tribute as a 5 piece, as long as the music is accurate and not just a band playing the songs in their own stylee (if ya get me)

Graham

# Posted by WOLFPACK - 12/11/2011, 12:21 (GMT)

Yu know I can do zat no praaaablem et all .....i actually could get some laughs with it if i work on it, lets face it if i upset a few Germans then its WIN WIN or VIN VIN

# Posted by WOLFPACK - 12/11/2011, 12:23 (GMT)

i wouldnt get involved in a tribute unless it was acurate Graham, theres no point as i may as well just then get Wolfpack to do a few more Scorps covers

# Posted by Jez (Route 69) - 12/11/2011, 12:23 (GMT)

The comedy accent and that strange one legged foot tap thing he did (when he looks like hes killing ants)!

# Posted by WOLFPACK - 12/11/2011, 12:25 (GMT)

peple say i should do a Priest tribute cause they have seen me do the priest stuff with Wolfpack but to keep that up all night is hard work! Also i saw Judas Beast and thought I can't better these guys so what is the point? It was only after seeing Lovedrive i thought, without being big headed, I am better than this guy at singing Scorps so i see an opening IF i can get the musicians......BIG IF!!!!

# Posted by JOHNNY MEERKAT - 12/11/2011, 12:29 (GMT)

@Nige If you get the right musos and it's authentic then I for one will be along to support you ... I love the Scorps

# Posted by James - Metalleeka - 12/11/2011, 12:30 (GMT)

I think it'd be tricky to do a 2 hour show that would work in pubs, but you may find a bit of success nationally. Double headers seem to be the way to go for many trib bands at the moment.
I saw Megadethuk recently, at a very prominent trib music venue in the northwest... 12 people in... :(

I think I may know someone who would do you a mighty fine Jabs...

# Posted by WOLFPACK - 12/11/2011, 12:32 (GMT)

Cheers man I have actually approaced 2 people i want in the band but they are not currently in covers or tribute bands but struggling originals bands, and i mean 'struggling' as they get few gigs and are skint! They are into the Scorps and are also young but my not wish to sell their souls to the dark side just yet LOL

# Posted by LA80 [mark] :o) - 12/11/2011, 12:33 (GMT)

james think i know the same fellah....

# Posted by WOLFPACK - 12/11/2011, 12:34 (GMT)

James no intention at all of taking this to pubs mate......Nationwide ALL THE WAY .........Proper venues, no lugging PA and lights all in house PA, LIGHTS, ENGINEERS .....I am really good mates with Dressed To Kill and its come about after talking with them cause venues are looking for a GOOD Scorpions tribute

# Posted by WOLFPACK - 12/11/2011, 12:36 (GMT)

Just me thinking out loud here but why would anyone pay to go see a Megadeth tribute when the real thing are still out there touring? At least the Scorpions are now not touring, another reason I want to do this........

# Posted by Jez (Route 69) - 12/11/2011, 12:39 (GMT)

love the talking bit in this pmsl!! (at about 1 min)

... "quaint.... it is a song like we must do Holiday"!!

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# Posted by James - Metalleeka - 12/11/2011, 12:46 (GMT)

@nidge.... is it your opinion that tribs should only exist if the real band is no longer touring?

# Posted by 45's - 12/11/2011, 12:58 (GMT)

Nige, off topic a bit but did you get the 5-a-side football going? If not, fancy getting a regular musos football thing?

Rick.

# Posted by WOLFPACK - 12/11/2011, 12:59 (GMT)

@James - No though i dont see the point in a tribute when the original band is not a band that sells out large venues. To me it makes sense for a tribute if the band no longer exists or its a band you may struggle to get tickets for or they may be out of your price range! My opinion only and one i generally use when occasionaly going to see tributes

Megadeth are now only a band who play Academy venues and NOT arenas so it does not surprise me one bit that only 12 people go to see a Megadeth tribute, i would never go see a Megadeth tribute but thats coz they dont float my boat all that much!

# Posted by WOLFPACK - 12/11/2011, 13:00 (GMT)

@ Rick : Stil lwell up for that mate as i got let down ....... got new trainers with no place to play LOL

# Posted by WOLFPACK - 12/11/2011, 13:04 (GMT)

The kind of tributes i go out to see, when i can, are:
KISS tributes mainly DRESSED TO KILL
HI ON MAIDEN coz real maiden bore me now with the new stuff
ANY LIZZY TRIB
judas beast coz right now they are as good as the real thing
Metalleeka funnily enough so dont start on me James LOL ;-)

# Posted by WOLFPACK - 12/11/2011, 13:06 (GMT)

Oh and all future AC/DC tributes should be shot LOL
THE WORLD NEEDS NO MORE

# Posted by 45's - 12/11/2011, 13:14 (GMT)

Nige, second off topic question. Do you know any singers that would be interested in joining the 45's on a part time basis?. Nikki, our singer wants to cut down next year and basically, we don't,

Rick.

# Posted by WOLFPACK - 12/11/2011, 13:17 (GMT)

Rick can you send me a setlist so i can check it out mate?

# Posted by James - Metalleeka - 12/11/2011, 13:21 (GMT)

I was hoping that's what you meant. ;-)

# Posted by ROADHOG - 12/11/2011, 13:28 (GMT)

I would love to see more Scorps tribute acts,they have been my favourite band for over thirty years.
Uli Jon Roth , Matthias jabs ,I love the lot . The only reason there aren't many tributes to The Scorpions is that not many singers can pull off the Klaus Meine vocals.If you can ,then what are you waiting for?
There's people wanting to come and see you
The Scorps music is fitting and popular enough for any venue.Possibly one of the most diverse rock bands ever and hardly get the appreciation that they deserve. Where's my soap box?
Anyway good luck and keep us updated. WE SHALL WAIT WITH BATED BREATH.
Graham(Rocker)Lee

# Posted by James - Metalleeka - 12/11/2011, 13:32 (GMT)

And you must do some stuff from humanity hour 1 album... that was quality..

# Posted by 45's - 12/11/2011, 13:35 (GMT)

Nige, the set list is on our profile matey on here - just scroll down,

Rick.

# Posted by grooverman - 12/11/2011, 13:52 (GMT)

Nidge if your serious and its going to be an occasional thing count me in as the mad axeman

# Posted by grooverman - 12/11/2011, 13:54 (GMT)

Nidge if your serious and its going to be an occasional thing count me in as the mad axeman

# Posted by grooverman - 12/11/2011, 13:54 (GMT)

Nidge if your serious and its going to be an occasional thing count me in as the mad axeman

# Posted by James - Metalleeka - 12/11/2011, 14:01 (GMT)

Triple post... I think Daz is keen LOL

# Posted by Tony- Vocalist - 12/11/2011, 14:04 (GMT)

I know Grooverman could do "catch your train"! I think this would be right up your street Daz!

# Posted by Alyerpal - 12/11/2011, 14:12 (GMT)

Having recentle 'rediscovered' Love Drive and Animal Magnetism, I think this could be a great project.

Keep us in the loop Nige.....

AYP

# Posted by WOLFPACK - 12/11/2011, 14:32 (GMT)

Aye Daz it aint gonna take over anything right now cause we'd have to get established but we'd certainly be able to test the water locally at The Railway and take it from there. I will give you a shout over the next week about it dude

# Posted by daz from THE EXTRAS - 12/11/2011, 15:17 (GMT)

as a lifelong scorps fan i would be keen to see a really good scorps tribute band that can pull off the early scorps from the uli jon roth era as this for me is the real scorpions.

we"ll burn the sky
sails of charon
catch your train
etc etc

i have only seen lovedrive on youtube and they seem ok but nothing special although it is always better at the gig than watching video footage.

there is a tribute band called in trance who i think are american and they are the dogs bollocks although they do lean heavily on the newer ( jabs ) material.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=FR&hl=fr&v=OpK7FCZmWQA

# Posted by WOLFPACK - 12/11/2011, 15:21 (GMT)

Yup i have seen their vids Daz thats more akin to what i want to do, theres def room for a trib band like that that in the UK

# Posted by WOLFPACK - 12/11/2011, 15:22 (GMT)

Actually Daz look at this ULTIMATE RESPECT!!!! Intrance onstage with The Scorps

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# Posted by daz from THE EXTRAS - 12/11/2011, 15:39 (GMT)

@ wolfpack,

fantastic, they must have been buzzing their tits off after that.

all you need to do now is get things up and running book a gig at the Moses gate and get the scorps over to give you a hand before they retire.

good luck with it

daz

# Posted by WOLFPACK - 12/11/2011, 15:55 (GMT)

Ive already got promises of gigs at really good places like Revolver in Birkenhead, Roadhouse Birmingham, The Diamond in Mansfield, Yardbirds in Grimsby etc if i can get it together

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 12/11/2011, 16:41 (GMT)

I would be ALL OVER this if I wasn't already in 2 bands! I even have a Jabs style Explorer (without the stripes)!

# Posted by Steve Wolf - 13/11/2011, 15:33 (GMT)

Scorps are awesome- go for it dude

# Posted by John Wilkinson: - 14/11/2011, 10:34 (GMT)

@ Wolfpack

Good venues but if you do get go ahead give me a shout as have some more for you.

Best wishes with this project

John

# Posted by Rocinante - 15/11/2011, 17:20 (GMT)

Great idea. Interested and play bass.
Tel 07790 484412

# Posted by Tony Marshall - 28/11/2011, 13:05 (GMT)

Got to be worth a shot Nige, any world where the Smiths have a tribute band MUST be a world where the mighty Scorps get a proper trib.

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