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James Kottak

James Kottak
Kottak performing in 2014
Background information
Born(1962-12-26)December 26, 1962
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedJanuary 9, 2024(2024-01-09) (aged 61)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
GenresHard rock, heavy metal
OccupationDrummer
Years active1980–2024
Formerly of

James Kottak (December 26, 1962 – January 9, 2024) was an American drummer, best known for his work with the German hard rock band Scorpions, which he joined in 1996. At the time of his firing from the band in 2016, he was their longest-serving drummer. Kottak was also an original member of Kingdom Come, of whom he was their drummer from 1987 to 1989 and again from 2018 to his death in 2024.


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