Does anyone know the name of this gentleman.

[Scorpions Fos Finland]

Iwas just watching some Scorpions pictures on a facebook, and there was this picture. Does anyone know the name of this guy on the right in the picture. He seems to be working with them very often.

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[Guest]

Michael Gehrke. He's their Tour Manager.

[Scorpions Fos Finland]

Thanks Lennu

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Thanks Lennu

You are welcome, Tuomio .

[Deleted User 13688]

Michael is literally their freakin shadow ...nowhere do you look without seeing him. He also seems to be Klaus' personal bodyguard. But he's not very communicative....he will NOT talk to you and he will not take a photo with you. He is very business like and stern!!! But then I don't know him personally! He may be a barrel of laughs!!

[fos daddy]

Michael Gehrke. He's their Tour Manager.

Damn ... I thought for sure that he was Clover Moore

[Gabi6912]

Well, about Michael not being so communicative, in part it's true, in part it's not.
Okay yes, he doesn't want to be a part of photos with fans, but for me it's absolutely acceptable, finally he isn't a rockstar.
However yes, he talks with fans.
I have had very good, and interesting talks with him, and have allready heard him to talk with other fans as well around me.

All in all, he is absolutely on my list of amazing people.

MICHAEL, YOU ROCK!!!!

[Deleted User 13688]

ooookaaaayyy if you say so.... Besides, who wants to talk to him anyway?

[JüZe]

He's the best man ever!
The best Nunny of Rock, hahaha
I like him so much!

[marina]

I AGREE THAT HE´S LIKE KLAUS BODYGUARD BUT I DISAGREE THAT HE DOESN´T WANT TO APPEAR IN FAN PHOTOS...IN FACT, HE USUALLY RUINS THEM UP BY CROSSING IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA (IS HE AVOIDING THE GUYS TO APPEAR IN A PICTURE WITHOUT BEING PAID FOR IMAGES RIGHTS?)

ANYWAY, THOUGH HE IS NOT VERY TALKATIVE (AN NO NEED TO BE, HE´S NOT THE STAR, AS GABI HAS ALREADY SAID) I´VE TALKED A BIT TO HIM SOMETIMES...AND ALWAYS, AT LEAST HE RECOGNISES ME WHEN I SEE HIM AND AT LEAST WE SALUTE EACH OTHER (THE TREAT I HAVE WITH PETER AMEND IS THE SAME AS WITH MICHAEL...NOT A LOVE OR ADMIRATION FEELING BUT AT LEAST A POLITE SITUATION)

[Nadin]

Oh, thank, Lenita, for this info - coz I was also wondering about this man - actually yep, I thought he was kinda tour assistant or smth like this. And, haha, yep, I agree also that he's kinda Klaus' bodyguard - coz yep, the 1st time we met the guys in the airport he kept always closer to Klaus, and follow our acting, protecting him if some of fans started to act too crazy and so on...then, this year he also passed with Klaus by the crowd of fans at the hotel.
Yes he's not so talkative and affable at first sight, but he just does his job, and I think he's really professional, so he's always concentrated on his work. And though I've never talked to him, I considered him quite a nice person, and girls' words only proved that. So, now when I know his name, I think if I ever meet him, I'll definitely greet him just to keep a politeness

[ScorpfanUkraine]

I see Michael at every Scorps show as well as Peter Amend. And my opinion about him is the same as about Peter I just remembered my first meeting with Scorps which was before my first Scorps show (Kiev - 2001). And actually he was really like Klaus bodyguard. That fact made me nervous then. Not me and none of my friends who met the guys that time weren't like crazy fanatics. Though Michael kept us in a distance with Klaus thinking that we may do something with him

[Deleted User 13688]

Oh, thank, Lenita, for this info - coz I was also wondering about this man - actually yep, I thought he was kinda tour assistant or smth like this. And, haha, yep, I agree also that he's kinda Klaus' bodyguard - coz yep, the 1st time we met the guys in the airport he kept always closer to Klaus, and follow our acting, protecting him if some of fans started to act too crazy and so on...then, this year he also passed with Klaus by the crowd of fans at the hotel.
Yes he's not so talkative and affable at first sight, but he just does his job, and I think he's really professional, so he's always concentrated on his work. And though I've never talked to him, I considered him quite a nice person, and girls' words only proved that. So, now when I know his name, I think if I ever meet him, I'll definitely greet him just to keep a politeness

Yes he is professional, was just feeling in a little sour mood last nite. Maybe it's cuz we are American or maybe cuz he was too busy thinking we are going to attack Klaus and pull our shirts off or HIS shirt off or sthg LOL! BUT some of us got the feeling; more than once, that he wanted nothing to do with us altho we were never more than acting like grown mature women with the guys. Who the hell knows. I am glad that he is protective of Klaus tho.

[Adrian]

i know he can appear bad, angry and not friendly.........but he's a good man........and try to imagine how much stress in his job, he must be there to check that everything is perfect for the band, and that nobody could cause problems to the guys, as fans too "hungry" for pictures or autographs......
so, keep on rocking "General" Gehrke

[onecrazysquaw]

The "Commander" is only human...Has to do his work, and sometimes isnt in such a great mood...Klaus and the band are his main focus.
All part of the job...

Personally I have dealt with him and he's been NOTHING BUT GOOD to me. He was kind to some F.O.S.ers along the tours..When the man is kind enough to hand you his personal VIP Alll acces pass, you know hes gatta be a cool person...
His demeanor may not show, but he has a kind heart...
THANK YOU COMMANDER for all you do....

OCS

[Gabi6912]

ooookaaaayyy if you say so.... Besides, who wants to talk to him anyway?

Me, for example.

[Deleted User 13688]

yep i know

[marina]

ooookaaaayyy if you say so.... Besides, who wants to talk to him anyway?

Me, for example.

ME TOO

[Deleted User 13688]

NOT ME!

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