Bronze Statue Unveiled in Hanover Honoring Rock Legends Scorpions
Germany’s most iconic musical exports, the city of Hanover has unveiled a life-size bronze statue commemorating the legendary rock band Scorpions. The statue, located in the heart of the city’s cultural district near the Hanover State Opera House, celebrates the band’s decades-long influence on global rock music and their roots in Lower Saxony.
The sculpture features the band’s classic lineup—Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker, Matthias Jabs, Francis Buchholz, and Herman Rarebell—frozen mid-performance, capturing the energy and charisma that made them international stars. Klaus Meine is depicted with his signature microphone gesture from “Wind of Change,” while Schenker and Jabs are shown trading guitar riffs.
Hundreds of fans gathered for the unveiling ceremony, which included a live orchestral rendition of “Still Loving You” and a surprise appearance by the band members themselves.
“This statue isn’t just for us,” said Klaus Meine during the unveiling. “It’s for the fans, the city of Hanover, and every dreamer who ever believed in rock and roll.”
Commissioned by the Hanover City Council and sculpted by renowned German artist Erika Wulf, the project took over a year to complete and stands as a symbol of the Scorpions’ enduring legacy. A nearby plaque details the band’s origins in 1965 and their journey to becoming one of the best-selling hard rock bands of all time, with hits like “Rock You Like a Hurricane” and “No One Like You.”
The statue is expected to become a major tourist attraction and pilgrimage site for rock fans worldwide.
