BERLIN – The German rock band Scorpions is bringing down the curtain on a career spanning more than four decades.

The band, known for its early 1990s hit "Wind of Change" among others, said on its Web site Sunday that "we agree we have reached the end of the road."

It said it would end its career with a final album — "Sting In The Tail," to be released in March — and a tour that will start in Germany in May and take it across the world "over the next few years."

Guitarist Rudolf Schenker founded the band in Hannover in 1965. Singer Klaus Meine joined a few years later. Both men are 61.

And right at their peak, too! Shame.

Never heard of it.

that era of Lovedrive-Blackout-Love At First Sting was pretty great


I saw them on "The Monsters of Rock" tour in 1988 maybe? Excellent.


but yeah, time to call it a day


I think they were collaborating with Billy Corgan on their last album if that tells you how low they've sunk

not sure who sunk further in that collaboration.

Eventually everything finds its natural level.

Okay, I think I have heard "Wind of Change" before, but that was bigger and more well-known than "Rock You Like a Hurricane" or "No One Like You"?

"Rock You Like a Hurricane" should be the Vikings intro music today.

Today is a sad day for Carnies everywhere.

Admit it, you'd love to be called Rudolf Schenker.

-

INT. OFFICE - DAY - 2010

RUDOLF SCHENKER ENTERS OFFICE AND APPROACHES RECEPTIONIST

RUDOLF SCHENKER - Hi, I'm here for an interview at three o'clock.

RECEPTIONIST - What's your name?

RUDOLF SCHENKER - Schenker, Rudolf Schenker.

RECEPTIONIST - Three o' clock...ah, Mr. Schenker.

RECEPTIONIST PICKS UP TELEPHONE

RECEPTIONIST - Mr. Jones, there is a Mr. Schenker at reception, he has an interview at 3 o' clock....yes...yes.

RECEPTIONIST PUTS PHONE DOWN

RECEPTIONIST - Mr. Schenker could you take a seat please, they are running a little late but they shouldn't be long.

RUDOLF SCHENKER - OK, thanks.

RUDOLF SCHENKER TAKES A SEAT IN THE RECEPTION AREA.

A FEW MINUTES PASS BEFORE THE PHONE RINGS, IS ANSWERED BY THE RECEPTIONIST AND PROMPTLY PUT BACK DOWN.

RECEPTIONIST - Mr. Schenker, they are ready for you, it's down the corridor and the third door on the left.

RUDOLF SCHENKER - OK, thanks.

RUDOLF SCHENKER WALKS DOWN THE CORRIDOR TO THE THIRD DOOR, KNOCKS AND ENTERS

RUDOLF SCHENKER - Hi, I have an interview at three.

MR. JONES - Ah! Mr. Schenker. Rudolf Schenker.

RUDOLF SCHENKER - Yes

MR. JONES - Please take a seat, Mr. Schenker....do you mind if I call you Rudolf?

RUDOLF SCHENKER - Not at all.

MR. JONES - OK Rudolf it is. Let me introduce you to my colleagues; on my left is Cathy Morgenstein, head of Accounts.

CATHY MORGENSTEIN - Hi Rudolf

RUDOLF SCHENKER - Hi

MR. JONES - and on my right is Brian Cartwright, departmental supervisor.

BRIAN CARTWRIGHT - Hi Rudolf

RUDOLF SCHENKER - Hello

MR. JONES - And of course I'm Alan Jones, CEO of the company, now I have to say we had a look at your resume and we were all very impressed by it....now where did I put it....ah here's the pile....Schenker, Schenker, Schenker...it's in here somewhere... Schenker, Schenker, Schenker...terribly sorry about this Rudolf I do have it here somewhere...ah Schenker, got it!

FADE OUT

Yeah, so soon?