James Kottak, Former Scorpions and Kingdom Come Drummer, Dead at 61

James Kottak, Former Scorpions and Kingdom Come Drummer, Dead at 61

Sad news to report; former Scorpions and Kingdom Come drummer James Kottak has passed away.

Scorpions posted this on social media..

"Very sad news ... our dear friend and Drummer for 20 years James Kottak has passed at the age of 61 ... James was a wonderful human being, a great musician and loving family man ... he was our „Brother from another Mother" and will be truly missed . ... Rock'n Roll Forever RIP" -James, Klaus, Rudolf, Matthias, Pawel and Mikkey

Kottak was drummer for the Scorpions from 1996–2016 and also Kingdom Come, of whom he was their drummer from 1987 to 1989 and again from 2018 until he died.

Kottak was married to drummer Athena Lee, sister of rock musician Tomme Lee, from 1996-2010. The couple shared three children together: sons Matthew and Miles and daughter Tobi.

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