James Kottak

Drummer

Birthday December 26, 1962

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Louisville, KY

DEATH DATE Jan 9, 2024 (61)

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About

Drummer for the German heavy metal band Scorpions. He was the band's longest-serving member before being fired in 2016. He also established a band called Kottak.

Before Fame

Before joining Scorpions, he played with such bands as Wild Horses, Buster Brown, and Nut House.

Trivia

He performed on two Kingdom Come albums. Scorpions released their 18th album, Return to Forever, in 2015 before his departure. 

Family Life

He married and divorced Athena Lee.

Associated With

His ex-wife was the younger sister of Tommy Lee.