THE SCORPIONS ROCK THE OC! (Aug. 3)

By Scott Mitchell

Published: Sunday, September 7, 2008

Updated: Sunday, June 7, 2009

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Rudolf Schenker at the Pacific Amphitheater.

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Rudolf Schenker, founding member and guitar player for the Scorpions, at the Pacific Amphitheater Aug. 3.

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KEEPING THE FANS HAPPY-Klaus Meine, lead singer and one of the founding members of the Scorpions, connecting with the fans during the sold-out concert at the Pacific Amphitheater.

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CIRCLE OF FRIENDS-Klaus Meine, lead singer and founding member of the Scorpions, knows how important it is to maintain a connection with the fans as he interacts with the audience during the band's encore at the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa on Aug. 3. The Scorpions hit it big in the United States when they played the U.S. Festival in 1983.

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HIGH-ENERGY HEAVY METAL-Rudolf Schenker, founding member and guitar player for the Scorpions, delighted the sold-out crowd at the Pacific Amphitheater with his passionate and animated heavy-metal performance Aug. 3. Sammy Hagar and the Wabos opened the show and got the sold-out audience in the party mood.

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IN THE POCKET-Pawel Maciwoda, bass player for the Scorpions, appears to be enjoying the moment as much as the audience during the band's sold out performance at the Pacific Amphitheater Aug. 3. Sammy Haggar and the Wabos opened the show and set the stage for a fun-filled, high-energy night of rock and roll.

The Scorpions hit the stage hard and heavy and did not slow down as they rocked and rolled the sold-out audience at the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa August 3. Lead by founding members Klaus Meine on vocals and Rudolf Schenker on guitar, the band performed cuts from their most recent album as well as selections from their greatest hits. Fans were on their feet singing the lyrics with Klaus and company throughout the entire show. Rounding out the band are, Matthias Jabs on guitar, James Kottak on drums, and Pawel Maciwoda on bass.

The Scorpions had their major break in the United States when they were invited to perform at the U.S. Festival in 1983. Sammy Haggar and the Wabos opened the show.