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James Kottak

Dec 25, 1962 - Jan 08, 2024

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Louisville, KY

"James Kottak was the former drummer of the German hard-rock band Scorpions. He passed away at the age of 61 on January 9th, 2024, in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. Kottak was famous for his drumming skills and was associated with the cult band Kingdom Come. However, his relationship with Kingdom Come was a bumpy one leading to his departure in 2022. He played drums for Scorpions from 1996 to 2016, after which the band dropped him due to struggles with alcoholism.While Kottak was candid ...Read More

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