Person · Male
James Kottak
- From
- Louisville, United States
- Active
- 1962–2024
- Rating
- ★ 5
- Releases
- 0
- rock
About
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.
Member of
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Montrose drums (drum set)
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McAuley–Schenker Group drums (drum set)
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Warrant drums (drum set)
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Scorpions drums (drum set)
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Wild Horses drums (drum set)
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KrunK drums (drum set)
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Married
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- cb94c7e7-90e5-4fa7-9898-0258210b58ac
- ISNI
- 0000000372855019
- IPI
- 00233410120
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.