James Kottak, Scorpions and Kingdom Come drummer, dead at 61

Former Scorpions and Kingdom Come drummer James Kottak died Tuesday morning in Louisville, Kentucky. He was 61.
No cause of death has been given.
His death was announced by his daughter Tobi and Kottak’s former band Scorpions paid tribute to Kottack in a Facebook post.
“Very sad news … our dear friend and Drummer for 20 years James Kottak has passed at the age of 61,” the band wrote alongside a black-and-white image of Kottak. “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.”
Kottak was behind the skins for the German rock band - whose hits include 1984’s “Rock You Like a Hurricane” - from 1996 to 2016, making him the longest-running member in the band.
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[@euex]

RIP He was a super drummer. ps 0:14 not Kottak. He is Mikkey Dee, still alive.

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip James Kottak, you will be missed

[@roshanwrangler1306]

Rest in peace legendary drummer in the planet 🌎 mr James kottak ✌️😢

[@iswandimamat1001]

Fans from Malaysia 😢

[@JuliusMas-bz6my]

RIP Champ.😢😢

[@johnhmielewski1230]

A lot of people kicking the bucket at once these last few weeks.

[@apenaspracomentar5376]

Ohh,.who so?

[@bigbermbikerchannel572]

R.I.P

[@andrewlittle5358]

When I heard about the band and then seen this I can't believe that he was gone keep him in heart brothers ❤

[@TheNoOneUknow]

:0:14 thats not James. thats Mikkey Dee

[@anfang4030]

Rest in Peace

[@frednance3988]

I 1st saw Kingdom Come when they played the Van Halen's Monsters of Rock @ The LA Coliseum in Summer of 88. The Scorpions was on the same bill. I remember Micheal Lee Firkins but didn't know he played on Firkins' album. Lo and behold, Kottak juoins the Scorpions. R,I.P.

[@donnanegri3186]

Condolences to his family and friends

[@rockerchick4368]

❤

[@neilbower9052]

The drummer at 14 seconds is MIKKEY DEE not Kottak. FFS

[@TaylorTCarlson]

Thanks for paying tribute, but that’s Mikkey Dee about 14 seconds in. Not James Kottak

[@goldiemusic8394]

Another hero has fallen ... and we are left with garbage like Dua Lipa.

[@adam82942]

Colocaram o Mikkey Dee 🤔🤔

[@ObeseCaligula]

Lucky guy!! 🤘🏻 Can't wait to be free!

[@1claudiusgothicus]

you sound really happy man. don't say that to young kids, who may want to live. you may get them depressed

[@ObeseCaligula]

@@1claudiusgothicus I'm dying. That's all. I'm never talking to young kids. That only leads to prison time.

[@AndrewLei-c8h]

He looks like Billy Idol

[@zombeast23]

⚰️ ⚰️ ⚰️ ⚰️

[@kh485]

Died suddenly? Spike Protein?

[@zombeast23]

🐔 🐔 🐣 🐣

[@JayzBeerz]

😂

[@zombeast23]

🪦 🪦 🪦 🪦

[@JJONNYREPP]

James Kottak, Scorpions and Kingdom Come drummer, dead at 61 1419pm 10.1.24 people come people go they put on their little show...

[@jagalasso]

Sad day.....

[@LuisRomero-uq1zw]

Mr. James Kottak Ever Super Star Drummer Legends Of Music 🥁🙏

[@yasir.iqbal747]

RIP Legend :(

[@-dimar-]

Best drummer Scorpions ever had. Loved his drumming style.

[@Jason.King.at.your.service]

Lol .

[@ROBERTO-mx1cx]

KOTTAK ATTACK

[@raphaelswr]

a true stage artist who gave a refined arrangement to the songs... like the medleys. It was a pleasure to watch... he played, sang and inside the songs some drumstick movements... unforgettable... One of the best rock drummers that earth has ever known...james kottak... rip brother

[@power279]

RIP LEGEND

[@iakmenlangmylliemumlong6050]

Rest in peace! You have really rock the whole world like Hurricane. Most of songs the drumming performance are still in our veins, in our heart and our soul. So blessed to see Alyona making covers of Always somewhere and some more will be in the future. Remembering Kottak and the band from Shillong which the Scorpions played in 2008. RIP.

[@usernroll2525]

RIP James!!

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

He ROCKED

[@alexeijolkin7851]

RIP James. Great drummer.

[@fede14..88]

RIP James

[@SCORPIONSTributeBandUkraineHun]

James....What a pity... the Best Showman and Drummer... he was so harmonious in Scorpions... a low bow to you for your great contribution to World Music History!!! Rest in peace our Beautiful Idol... You will forever remain in the memory of millions of people!!!💔🙏

[@carmenhuynh2232]

RIP James Kottak,you will live forever in our hearts .....death is not the end.........

[@Mr_Demian]

*Понеслась.....*

[@vincentrobinson9325]

It ain't about that woman how could you even have an interview like that

[@zombeast23]

🍣 🍣 🍙 🍙

[@johnhenrycook]

This is appalling news. He just wasn't old or ill , surely. Where do the Scorpions go from here? They have created the greatest back catalogue of music in history. Maybe it's time to leave the stage and take things easy, just looking after themselves and not travelling the world anymore. Maybe time has even caught up with them.

[@apenaspracomentar5376]

I didn't Understand ur text, are u saying that he died by tired

[@Jason.King.at.your.service]

He hasn't been their drummer for quite a few years. Mickky Dee has been their drummer since 2016.