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Krokus

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Swiss hard rock group, formed in 1975 in Solothurn, Switzerland. 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) Mandy Meyer (1981, 2004–2007, since 2012) Chris von Rohr – bass (1975–1983, 1987–1989, since 2008) 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) 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) Freddy Steady – drums (1976–1982, 1994–1996, 2008-2012) 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.