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Krokus

Band, *1975 CH, Solothurn
Rock

Swiss hard rock group. Founded by: Peter Richard – vocals (1975–1976) Chris von Rohr – vocals, drums, bass, keyboards (1975–1983, 1987–1989, since 2008) Tommy Kiefer – guitar (1975–1981) Remo Spadino – bass (1975–1976) Current line-up: Marc Storace – vocals (1979–1988, 1994–1996, since 2002) Fernando von Arb – guitar (1976–2004, since 2008) Mark Kohler – guitar (1982–1988, 1994–1996, since 2008) Chris von Rohr – bass (1975–1983, 1987–1989, since 2008) Freddy Steady – drums (1976–1982, 1994–1996) Flavio Mezzodi – drums (since 2013) Former members: Vocals: Peter Richard (1975–1976) Henry Fries (1979) Björn Lodin (1988–1989) Peter McTanner (1990–1992) Carl Sentance (1999–2001) Guitar: Tommy Kiefer (1975–1981) Hansi Droz (1976) Mandy Meyer (1981, 2004–2007) Patrick Mason (1983) Many Maurer (also bass) (1989–2000) Chris Lauper (1999) Dave Stettler (2000) Dominique Favez (2002–2007) Bass: Remo Spadino (1975–1976) Jürg Naegeli (also keyboards) (1976–1980) Andy Tanas (1984–1985) Tommy Keiser (1985–1986) Tony Castell (2002–2007) Drums: Steve Pace (1983) Jeff Klaven (1983–1986) Dani Crivelli (1987–1989) Peter Haas (1990–1992, 1999–2001) Cliff Rodgers (1999) Marcel Kopp (2000) Patrick Aeby (2002–2005) Stefan Schwarzmann (2006–2007) The logo was designed by the Swiss artist Beat Keller. In 1977 Krokus merged together with the band Montezuma. Their album Headhunter was a platinum album in the United States. So far, all Krokus albums have gone platinum in Switzerland.

     
Members
PortraitChris Von Rohr
b, perc *1951 CH
PortraitPeter Haas
dr CH
PortraitJürg Naegeli
key, voc CH
PortraitMandy Meyer
g *1960 CH
PortraitBjörn Lodin
voc SE
PortraitMarc Storace
voc *1951 MT
Jeff Klaven
dr, perc
PortraitStefan Schwarzmann
dr *1965 DE
PortraitMany Maurer
g, bvoc CH
Patrick Aeby
dr
PortraitFernando Von Arb
g, voc *1953 CH
Mark Kohler
g, b
PortraitTommy Kiefer
g, voc 1952-1986 CH
Frutig
PortraitDani Crivelli
dr CH
Steve Pace
dr
PortraitCarl Sentance
voc GB
PortraitHenry Freis
voc
Peter McTanner
voc
PortraitDominique Favez
g
PortraitTony Castell
b
Popular Tracks   
Screaming in the Night on Head Hunter by Krokus
Born To Be Wild on Hoodoo by Krokus
Long Stick Goes Boom on One Vice At A Time by Krokus
Midnite Maniac on The Blitz by Krokus
Ballroom Blitz - Live on The Blitz by Krokus
Stayed Awake All Night on Head Hunter by Krokus
Bedside Radio on Metal Rendez-Vous by Krokus
Rockin' in the Free World on BIG ROCKS by Krokus
Eat The Rich on Head Hunter by Krokus
Our Love on The Blitz by Krokus

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Band Membership
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
The BlitzKrokus2018Album
KrokusKrokus2017Album
Live at the Uptown Theatre, Kansas City, MO, USA on the 13th April 1981 - * Live at the Reading Festival, Little John´s Farm, Reading, UK on the 22nd August 1980Krokus2017Album
Big RocksKrokus2017Album
Live at the Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, USA on the 12th October 1984Krokus2016Album
Limited Edition 5 Vinyl SetKrokus2015Album
Live In New YorkKrokus2015Single
Live At Baloise SessionKrokus2014Album
Long Stick Goes BoomKrokus2014Album
Dirty DynamiteKrokus2013Album
Original Album Classics - 3xCDKrokus2012Compil.
MP3 CollectionKrokus2010Album
HoodooKrokus2010Album
MP3Krokus2007Compil.
Extended VersionsKrokus2006Album
HellraiserKrokus2006Album
As long as we liveKrokus2004Album
Fire And Gasoline LiveKrokus2004Album
Long Stick Goes Boom. The AnthologyKrokus2003Compil.
Rock The BlockKrokus2003Album
Open FireKrokus2003Single
Headhunter BlitzKrokus2002Compil.
Metal Hammer CollectionKrokus2001Compil.
One Vice At A Time / Heart AttackKrokus2001Compil.
The CollectionKrokus2001Compil.
The Blitz / Change Of AddressKrokus2001Compil.
Легенды Зарубежного РокаKrokus2001Compil.
The Definitive CollectionKrokus2000Compil.
Metal Rendez-Vous / HardwareKrokus1999Compil.
Headhunter / Alive And Screamin'Krokus1999Compil.
Stampede / To Rock Or Not To BeKrokus1999Compil.
The Best Of KrokusKrokus1999Compil.
Round 13Krokus1999Album
To Rock Or Not To BeKrokus1995Album
You Ain't Seen Nothin' YetKrokus1994Single
The Dirty Dozen +++++Krokus1993Compil.
StampedeKrokus1990Album
Stayed Awake All Night / The Best Of KrokusKrokus1989Compil.
Let It GoKrokus1988Album
Everybody RocksKrokus1988Album
Wild LoveKrokus1988Single
Heart AttackKrokus1988Album
Let This Love BeginKrokus1986Single
Change Of AddressKrokus1986Album
Say GoodbyeKrokus1986Album
Screaming In the NightKrokus1986Album
Change Of AddressKrokus1986Album
Alive And Screamin'Krokus1986Album
School's OutKrokus1986Single
School's OutKrokus1986Single
Burning Up The NightKrokus1986Single
Ballroom BlitzKrokus1984Single
The Video BlitzKrokus1984Album
Midnite ManiacKrokus1984Single
Our LoveKrokus1984Album
Prior ConvictionsKrokus1984Compil.
The BlitzKrokus1984Album
Westwood One In ConcertQuiet Riot, Krokus1983Album
Stayed Awake All NightKrokus1983Album
King Biscuit Flower HourMotörhead, Krokus1983Single
Eat The RichKrokus1983Album
Screaming In The NightKrokus1983Single
HeadhunterKrokus1983Album
One Vice At A TimeKrokus1982Album
Bad Boys Rag DollsKrokus1982Single
Long Stick Goes BoomKrokus1982Single
American WomanKrokus1982Single
One Vice At A TimeKrokus1982Album
Industrial Strength EPKrokus1981Single
Smelly NellyKrokus1981Single
HardwareKrokus1981Album
Winning ManKrokus1981Single
BBC Rock Hour #219Krokus1981Album
HardwareKrokus1981Album
Rock CityKrokus1981Single
Early DaysKrokus1980Compil.
Bedside RadioKrokus1980Single
Metal Rendez-vousKrokus1980Album
HeatstrokesKrokus1980Single
In Concert-237Budgie / Krokus1980Album
Tokyo NightsKrokus1980Single
Pain KillerKrokus1978Album
Susie / Rock Me, Rock YouKrokus1978Single
Highway Song / Trying HardKrokus1977Single
To You AllKrokus1977Album
KrokusKrokus1976Album
Live & DeadKrokusAlbum
I Want It AllKrokusAlbum
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